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US Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy Welcomes Large New Cadet Group in September 2025

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA – Epic Flight Academy, a Florida-based flight training institution with a global student base and multiple training locations in the US, recently welcomed 22 new pilot trainees in New Smyrna Beach campus as part of its latest student intake, hosting an orientation session on September 5, 2025.

Epic Flight Academy has expanded to nine campuses across the United States. Becoming the largest FAA Part 141 flight school network footprint in the country, the expansion includes three newly approved locations in Colorado, Utah, and Alabama.

  • New Campus in Centennial Airport (KAPA), Englewood, Colorado

  • New Campus in St. George Regional Airport (KSGU), Utah

  • New Campus in Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL), Alabama

  • Grand openings for the new locations are scheduled for June and July 2025.

  • Epic’s existing flight training locations are in: New Smyrna Beach (Florida), Jacksonville (Florida), Ocala (Florida), Tallahassee (Florida). Tucson (Arizona) and Addison (Texas).

  • Epic employs 245 staff nationally, including 118 flight instructors, and prioritizes the recruitment of Epic-trained instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency.

The company was founded in 1999 and provides FAA-approved flight training and aircraft mechanic training.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Celebrates 98 Graduate Successes with European Airline

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, has announced that 98 of its graduates have successfully passed assessments to join British Airways, with the latest group beginning their airline careers at the start of September.

The flight training group announced just earlier this month that its graduates are high in demand by airlines such as easyJet , with 65 students securing positions at the airline in the past 12 months. Of these, 54 cadets were tagged by easyJet before completing their training, demonstrating the strength of the pathway from training to airline employment. In total, 129 Leading Edge graduates are now employed with easyJet, reinforcing the academy’s role as a key talent pipeline for the carrier.

About Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation, headquartered at London Oxford Airport, is a UK-based EASA and UK CAA-approved pilot training academy. The school offers Integrated and Modular ATPL programmes, airline placement support, and advanced training courses. The academy has a strong track record of preparing cadets for airline careers with carriers including British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK, and other European operators.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation

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US Flight Training Group Hillsboro Aero Academy Graduates First Guyanese Offshore Oil and Gas Helicopter Pilots

Oregon, United States – Hillsboro Aero Academy has announced a major milestone with the graduation of two pilots, the first Guyanese offshore oil and gas helicopter pilots to complete an ab-initio cadet programme.

  • The pilots trained under Hillsboro Aero Academy’s helicopter division in partnership with Omni Helicopters International (OHI).

  • Their achievement marks a historic first for Guyana, with the pilots now qualified to operate in the offshore oil and gas sector—a field experiencing rapid expansion due to the country’s growing energy industry.

About Hillsboro Aero Academy
Based in Portland, Oregon, Hillsboro Aero Academy is a leading U.S. flight training organisation offering ab-initio and advanced training for both airplane and helicopter pilots. With a global student base, the academy provides career-focused training pathways and is recognised for producing industry-ready graduates across commercial aviation and specialised operations.

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy

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Global ACMI Leader Deploys First Cadets to Flight Training Phase of Partially Sponsored MPL Program in September 2025

Lithuania – Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, has shared through its Pilot Runway program that the first cadets have completed theory training and are transitioning to the group’s flight school in Spain.

The groups’ “Pilot Runway” program has the ambition to train and deploy 200 new pilots annually to support its expanding global ACMI operations.

  • Launched in April 2024 via subsidiary BAA Training, the “Pilot Runway” Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) program is a partially sponsored ab initio pilot training initiative with a guaranteed job offer.

  • Cadets are guaranteed job placement with Avia Solutions Group airlines upon successful completion.

  • Initial airline placements are with Avion Express, followed by SmartLynx Airlines.

  • In January 2025, the program hosted a successful Open Door Day in Vilnius, attracting approximately 100 prospective pilots.

Source: Pilot Runway & BAA Training

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Global Pilot Training Group AeroGuard Flight Training Center Highlights Partnership with China Airlines to Train Cadet Pilots

USA – headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases, has highlighted the latest cadet batch from China Airlines (CAL 3) conducting flight training in Phoenix.

Throughout this 11-month program approved by the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA), cadets apply directly through China Airlines and are screened by the airline before arriving at AeroGuard. AeroGuard’s Phoenix location provides an exceptional flight training environment with year-round flying weather, ideal airspace availability and complexity, and additional student support.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses. Each location offers accelerated commercial pilot training programs to airline cadets from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 20 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard

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Acron Aviation Academy Welcomes Large New Batch of Cadets in September 2025

Sanford, Florida, USA – Acron Aviation Academy, the United States based flight training base of Acron Aviation, has welcomed a large new class of cadets.

Acron Aviation’s facilities, located in Sanford, Florida, offer ideal year-round flying conditions, immersive instruction, and an environment designed to mirror the professional demands of the aviation industry.

Source: Acron Aviation Academy

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