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Indian Flight Training Group, Chimes Aviation Academy, Expands Aircraft Fleet in July 2024

Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India, announced that it has added a DA-42 multi-engine aircraft to its fleet in July 2024, bringing its total fleet strength to 22 aircraft.

“We are proud to add another DA-42 to our fleet. This aircraft reflects our dedication to providing our cadets with superior training tools and resources. By inducting another DA-42, we are taking a significant step in our expansion strategy and our mission to deliver top-notch training in India. The DA-42’s advanced capabilities and safety features will be a tremendous asset to our training programs,” said Y. N. “Bobby” Sharma, CEO of Chimes Aviation Academy.

The DA-42 is a state-of-the-art twin-engine aircraft designed by Diamond Aircraft. Known for its advanced avionics, safety features, and fuel efficiency, the DA-42 is an excellent choice for training future pilots. It provides a robust and reliable platform for cadets to learn multi-engine operations.

About Chimes Aviation Academy
Chimes Aviation Academy is one of India’s leading flight training schools. CAA is committed to producing highly skilled pilots and offers top-quality training programs recognized worldwide. With a modern fleet, experienced instructors, and excellent facilities, CAA ensures our cadets are ready for successful careers in aviation.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Delivers Aircraft to Aéro-Club des Navigants in July 2024

Elixir Aircraft, a fast-growing training aircraft manufacturer headquartered in La Rochelle, France, has delivered an aircraft to Aéro-Club des Navigants in July 2024. Elixir Aircraft announced that it has delivered more than 25 aircraft with the objective to deliver one aircraft per week by the end of the year, Elixir Aircraft continues the ramp up of production in order to meet demand, which consist of over 200 orders and pre-orders.

To speed up deliveries, Elixir’s second site in La Rochelle is now opened in the city of Aytré for the production of OneShot composite parts. Elixir Aircraft now has 3 sites in Europe and America.

Source: Elixir Aircraft
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Czech Republic-based Flight Training Group F Air Hosts Inauguration Flight for New B737NG Training Device in July 2024

One of Europe’s largest flight training organisations when measured by aircraft fleet size, Czech Republic based F AIR, has held a special inauguration flight for its new Boeing B737NG training device conducted by its Chief Executive Officer Michal Markovic and Head of Training Miroslav Srnec.

Training has already started on the device (Boeing 737-800 FNPT II + MCC simulator) – offering courses such as:

  • APS MCC – Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation
  • MCC – Multi-Crew Cooperation
  • MCC JOC – Multi-Crew Cooperation Jet Orientation Course
  • MPL – Multi-Crew Pilot License

The simulator is located in Prague Ruzyn and will be joined by an Airbus A320neo flight simulator at the end of August 2024. The devices are from manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology.

About Flight School F AIR
F AIR is a leading flight school in Central Europe with its headquarters at Benešov Airport, near Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. With a 34-year history, F AIR is the largest flight school in Central and Eastern Europe. It focuses on students from Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. With over 44 modern aircraft, 4 bases, 2 simulators, and modern facilities, it provides comprehensive pilot training services. F AIR is the best choice for future professional pilots.

Source: F Air
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Turkish Airline Owned Flight Academy Targets 280 Graduates in 2024

Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), a flight training organisation and subsidiary of Turkish Airlines and which celebrated its 12th anniversary in June 2024, celebrated its 113th graduation which resulted in 150 pilots joining Turkish Airlines from the Academy this year.

“We are taking firm steps towards our goal of 280 graduates this year.” shared Dr. İbrahim Zeki Akyurt, TAFA General Manager.

The academy continues to expand, in addition to Aydın Çıldır Airport – its main base, TAFA announced flight training operations at Uşak Airport with 17 employees and 6 training aircraft.

Over the last few years TAFA has been investing significantly into its pilot training infrastructure including:

  • Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Places Order for 13 Additional Diamond Aircraft and 2 Simulators in July 2024
  • Placed an order for 2 ALSIM AL172 simulators in June 2024
  • Took delivery of two new Diamond DA42 multi-engine aircraft in May 2024
  • In 2023 TAFA took delivery of 10 brand new Cessna 172S training aircraft to grow its fleet of Cessna 172S to 24 aircraft. In addition in 2023 Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA) signed an agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for 20 single-engine training aircraft.
  • “As we prepare to carry our brand further within the scope of our vision for the next 10 years, it makes us all proud to see the high level of domestic and national opportunities and capabilities,” said Ahmet Bolat, Chairman at Turkish Airlines. “Our pilots to be trained with our aircraft to be produced by TAI will bring us closer to the fleet target of 800 aircraft, which we aim to have in 2033.“

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy
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Middle East Aviation and Pilot Training Academy T3 Aviation Academy Pilot Training Courses Fully Booked for 2024

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates based aviation and pilot training group T3 Aviation Academy has shared that its pilot training courses are fully booked for 2024. “We are sold out this year seats. Focus on future improvement of the MPL and CPL Type Rating for next year as we will increase the capacity of intake.” shared Nadhem AlHamad, CEO of T3 Aviation Academy.

Last month T3 Aviation Academy extended a warm welcome to their newest batch of pilot training program cadets, Batch 77. This group represents eight different nationalities:

  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Nepal
  • South Korea
  • China
  • Canada

T3 Aviation Academy’s Airline Pilot Training Programme (MPL) is an airline-dedicated professional pilot licence programme with a specific airline aligned training syllabus. Upon the successful completion of this training programme, graduates obtain an active Multi-Crew Pilot Licence – MPL(A) and a validated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with 1500 flying hours in collaboration with a partner airline.

Source: T3 Aviation Academy

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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation’s Campus in France Hosts Elektro Tour 2024

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has shared that Airways Aviation ESMA, Airways Aviation Group’s aviation and flight training base in Montpellier, France, had the privilege of hosting the Elektro Tour 2024, a groundbreaking event that is making history in sustainable aviation. This ambitious project features the Pipistrel Aircraft Vélis Electro, the first aircraft 100% electric to complete a “Tour de France”, symbolizing a major advancement toward a more environmentally friendly aviation industry.

Earlier in the month Airways Aviation ESMA announced that it has been selected by the French Ministry of the Armies – Naval Aeronautical School (Ministére des Armées – École de l’Aeronautique Navale), to provide, during the term of the contract, Integrated and Modular ATPL training for naval military pilots.

About Airways Aviation ESMA
Airways Aviation ESMA with operations in Montpellier, South of France, it’s one of the largest aviation training organizations in Europe with non-stop activity since 1988 and having trained thousands of pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technician, ground handlers and other aviation professionals. It’s part of Airways Aviation Group, the largest privately owned aviation training organization outside the US with direct presence in 10 countries of 4 continents and 45+ years of experience, offering aviation training from pilot to cabin crew passing from maintenance technicians, ground handlers, military programs up to higher education programs in cooperation with respected universities.

Source: Airways Aviation
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