Sevenair Academy, a flight training group based in Portugal, welcomed in April 2024 a new class of seven (7) Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) students who took the first big step into their career in the skies and started their pilot training. The organisation also secured its official certification as an Austro Control examination center in February 2024.
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Diamond Aircraft, a manufacturer of training aircraft headquartered in Austria, released the teaser for its upcoming feature “A Flight School’s Secret Pathway to Success”.
“In our upcoming feature “A Flight School’s Secret Pathway to Success”, we’ll be taking you on around the world to hear from some of the most esteemed pilot academies, airlines, militaries, and universities share what led them to Diamond Aircraft, what happened when they started using Diamonds, and where they are today as a result — each encountering their own unique challenges along the way.” stated Diamond Aircraft.
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One of India’s largest flight training organiastions Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases, proudly announces the successful signing event of the Letter of Intent (LOI) for Batch ICP 04 of the CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program. The momentous occasion took place on April 30th, 2024, at Le Méridien, Gurgaon, where aspiring cadets and their proud parents gathered to mark this significant milestone.
The event was graced by the esteemed leadership of both IndiGo and Chimes Aviation Academy, creating an atmosphere of celebration and pride. The signing of the LOIs symbolizes not just a contractual agreement but the beginning of a professional transformative journey for these aspiring pilots.
“We are honored to have witnessed today the largest cohort to date of cadet pilots, comprising 54 aspiring aviators, as part of Batch ICP 04, within the esteemed IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program,” said Y.N. “Bobby” Sharma, CEO of Chimes Aviation Academy. “This gathering highlights our strong partnership and shared commitment to shaping the future of aviation, in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Through rigorous training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, Chimes Aviation Academy is committed to preparing these cadets for successful careers in the aviation industry.”
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Norway based Pilot Flight Academy announced its exclusive Jump Seat Project in collaboration with Norwegian airline, Widerøe. Pilot Flight Academy students now have the unique opportunity to join a Widerøe cockpit crew for a day of flying.
“This initiative allows the students to gain invaluable insights and real-world experience alongside seasoned pilots. Students will participate in the entire process, from briefing to disembarking and preparing for the next flight.” shared Pilot Flight Academy.
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Lodz, Poland based Bartolini Air is offering a flight instructor career enhancement programme. In this program, the flight school offers flight instructors a clear and well defined career path from the very start as a PPL SEP only instructor all the way to IR ME and APS MSS + UPRT. This is done by offering chances to gain higher ratings at no cost and later by advancing instructors to fly on the charter jets operated by the group.
“This keep instructors motivated while offering them an exciting career path that culminates in what is the main objective of most people when starting pilot training, a jet job. This has been very successful, and since its implementation, Bartolini Air has seen a marked decrease in instructor attrition, while being able to retain years of experience and know-how in house.” shared Bartolini Air.
In addition to being an airline pilot training centre, since 2021 Bartolini Air has been operating a charter fleet of executive jets. Bartłomiej Walas and Adam Stawczyk — the founders of Bartolini Air — always wanted to offer a way forward for their best and most dedicated graduates. And thus, several former students and current instructors — who have learned to fly with Bartolini Air starting from the ground up — are already working in the cockpits of the group’s Cessna Citation jets.
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Global flight training group, Airways Aviation, with operational bases in France, Italy, Turkey, Lebanon, Australia and India has appointed Lakshmi Mohan as the General Manager of Airways Aviation India in Hyderabad. Airways Aviation has been operating its Indian base since 2023 when it conducted its first successful foundation course. Learn more about Airways Aviation India or Mohan by connecting with her through her LinkedIn profile here.
Airways Aviation Group operates one of the largest fleets of privately owned training aircraft worldwide including Europe’s largest fleet of Diamond DA42 and DA40 aircraft.
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India’s flag carrier Air India which is planning to grow its fleet by 3x and which according to its CEO Campell Wilson will on average, induct one aircraft joining the fleet every six days throughout 2024, has announced that it is now accepting applications for the second batch of intake for its “Fly High Pilot Cadet Program”.
The dedicated abinitio cadet pilot program launched in February 2024 will see training begin at the Air India Training Academy in Gurgaon, India (Ground School) before flight training at one of its training locations/training partners before completing the type rating in the Air India Aviation Academy simulator training center.
Air India has partnered with two international flight training organisations:
Air India has partnered with a financial institution for cadets to avail financing for training. However, cadets are free to choose any other financial partner as per their convenience.
Eligibility for Cadet Pilot Program
The whole program will take “approximately 24 months (inclusive of the type rating)”.
Source: Air India
