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Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Expands Training Aircraft Fleet in July 2024

Basair Aviation College, one of Australia’s largest flight training organisation stationed across Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW), expanded its training aircraft fleet with the addition of a Piper Archer III PA-28-181.

“Our incredible team of engineers at Eagle Aircraft Maintenance has been hard at work onboarding our newest wings! Once the team is satisfied that the aircraft is at the highest level of safety and reliability, our lucky students and instructor at Archerfield get to take it out for a spin.” shared Basair Aviation College.

Established in 1991, Basair offers students without any previous aviation experience the benefits of a fully-integrated, world-class curriculum; graduating as fully qualified commercial pilots within a year.

Source: Basair Aviation College
Photo Credit: Basair Aviation College

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Italy Based Pilot Training Organisation Aviomar Flight Academy Highlights Improved Party Sponsored Airline Pilot Training Scheme in 2024

Rome, Italy based Aviomar Flight Academy, which in May 2024 officially announced the renewal of its partnership with Ryanair, has shared that aspiring Ryanair pilots aiming to work in the United Kingdom will now be able to apply to the new UK Partly-Sponsored Scheme for the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy which offers reduced course fees for qualified Ab-initio and GW1 Modular students. This reduction is available to candidates with the right to live and work in the UK, including those holding UK pre-settled status.

Aviomar Flight Academy is offering the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy Programme. This enhanced mentored flight training program features three unique gateways, providing opportunities for individuals, regardless of prior aviation experience, to earn a frozen ATPL license.

The Integrated Ab-initio and Modular Gateway 1 programs will now come with a conditional job offer from Ryanair upon enrolment. Additionally, candidates will receive a bonded B737 type rating as part of their training package, positioning them directly on the path to a career with Ryanair upon successful completion of the program.

In May 2024 Aviomar Flight Academy welcomed the latest cohort of aspiring pilots to the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy Ab-initio course.

Source: Aviomar Flight Academy
Photo Credit: Ryanair

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US Airline Highlights its 5 Different Cadet Academy Partners in 2024

United States – American Airlines has shared the below overview of its 2024 American Airlines Cadet Academy partners which includes:

  • CAE in Mesa, Arizona
  • Coast Flight Training in Dallas and San Marcos in Texas as well as in San Diego, California
  • LWFA in Olive Branch Mississippi
  • Infinity Flight Group in Trenton, New Jersey and St. Lucie County, Florida
  • Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Source: American Airlines

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Norwegian Flight School Pilot Flight Academy Welcomes New Japanese Airline Cadets in July 2024 for 18-20 Month Training Program

Sandefjord, Norway – Mikael Eriksson, CEO of Pilot Flight Academy, announced the arrival of new cadets from Peach (ANA Group) to the academy. These cadets will undergo an 18-20 month training program, after which they will be ready to join the airline as fully trained pilots. Pilot Flight Academy continues to be a proud and trusted partner of Peach and the ANA Group.

Statement:

“Today I had the pleasure of welcoming our new cadets from Peach (ANA Group) to Norway. They will stay with us for 18-20 months. When they are leaving they will be airline-ready pilots,” said Mikael Eriksson, CEO of Pilot Flight Academy. “At Pilot Flight Academy we are proud to be a trusted partner of Peach and the ANA Group.”

In April 2024 Pilot Flight Academy (PFA) announced the extension of its partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA) as they continue their commitment to training the next generation of pilots. Under this extended collaboration, Pilot Flight Academy will host new cadets from Peach Aviation Ltd., a subsidiary of ANA Holdings Inc., to undergo integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training at PFA’s facilities in Norway.

Source: Mikael Eriksson (Pilot Flight Academy)
Photo Credit: Mikael Eriksson (Pilot Flight Academy)

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Students of a Spanish University to Earn Private Pilot License Through New Agreement with Flight School Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell

Barcelona, Spain – Students of the degree in Aeronautical Management of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) will be able to obtain the private pilot’s licence simultaneously to their university studies thanks to an agreement with the Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell (ACBS).

The rector of UAB, Javier Lafuente, and the president of ACBS, Pere Joan Nogueroles, have signed a collaboration agreement that will allow the students of the degree in Aeronautical Management of the UAB to have their training recognised as a curricular internship to obtain the private pilot licence (PPL) offered by the ACBS.

The ACBS will offer an edition of the course compatible in terms of timetables with those of the Degree in Aeronautical Management from the second semester of the academic year 2024-2025.

About Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a prestigious university located in Barcelona, Spain, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation.

About Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell (ACBS)
The Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell (ACBS) is a renowned flying club based in Sabadell, Spain. It provides a variety of pilot training programs and has a long history of promoting aviation education and safety.

Source: Barcelona Flight School
Photo Credit: Barcelona Flight School

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Indian Pilot Training Group FSTC Welcomes 37th CPL Batch

FSTC (Flight Simulation Technique Centre), the Indian pilot training group operating both full flight simulator training centers and flight training bases is excited to announce the start of its CPL Batch No. 37.. FSTC Flying School recently acquired an Immersive Training Device’s (ITD), known as the Virtual Flight Instructor, to enhance their cadets’ flying skills through advanced technology.

In June 2024 FSTC also added a brand new Boeing B737MAX full flight simulator to its Gurugram facility.

In April FSTC shared its 2024 Group Overview Corporate Video.

Source: FSTC
Photo Credit: FSTC

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US Flight School Supporting Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

United States, Florida based flight school Cirrus Aviation supported France headquartered flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. Attendees were able to visit booth #2018 in Hangar B, where the Cirrus Aviation team was collaborating with ALSIM to showcase the impressive AL250 simulator.

At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Cirrus Aviation and ALSIM proudly announced a strategic alliance designed to fuel ongoing expansion and address the increase in demand for the North American aviation market. A key component of this partnership involves the establishment of a new facility located in the Southeastern region of the United States.

Over the past several years, ALSIM Simulators has experienced remarkable success, securing approximately 50 new customers in Canada and the United States since mid-2017. This continued growth and increasing market demand have prompted ALSIM to join forces with Cirrus Aviation to further promote their state-of-the-art flight training devices to both existing and potential customers, while ensuring exceptional customer service and support.

By establishing a US facility in partnership with Cirrus Aviation, ALSIM aims to provide unparalleled support, technical expertise, and enhanced services to customers throughout the continent. This collaborative effort will bolster the delivery of high-quality flight training solutions, cementing the combined strengths of ALSIM and Cirrus Aviation in the North American market.

“We are excited to announce this alliance with ALSIM,” said Nayda Cattin, Director of Cirrus Aviation in 2023. “This partnership is a natural fit that allows us to share the success of integrating these machines into the training environment in order to efficiently meet the growing demand for pilot training.”

“We are delighted to collaborate with Cirrus Aviation,” commented Jean-Paul Monnin, President and CEO of ALSIM in 2023. “This alliance will empower us to better serve our customers, provide comprehensive technical services, and expand our market presence in North America.”

The Cirrus Aviation and ALSIM alliance represents a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. By leveraging their combined expertise and resources, both organizations are poised to shape the future of flight training and meet the evolving demands of the industry.

About Cirrus Aviation

Cirrus Aviation, Inc. is an FAA Part 141 Flight School located in Sarasota, FL.  It was founded in 1994 by former military aviator David Cattin, who remains its President today.  The vision guiding the organization has always incorporated the latest technology to better educate and create the aviators of tomorrow.

The company offers training for aviators from many backgrounds including veterans using the GI Bill, university students through the Liberty University Flight Training Affiliates program, international students on approved student Visa’s, and of course, the local domestic market learning to fly for future careers or just for fun.

Cirrus Aviation has a mixed fleet of a dozen Cessna’s and Piper’s, as well as two ALSIM Simulators, and employs about 50 people consisting of flight instructors, mechanics, administrators, and dispatchers.  It produces about 180 licenses annually, with increasing projections.  Its transatlantic presence allows it to work with both the FAA and EASA, as well as discover products from abroad and introduce them to the domestic market.

Source: Cirrus Aviation
Photo Credit: ALSIM

 

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