Market Intelligence: -Flight School

US Aviation and Flight Training Group Adds 3rd Cessna 172 Skyhawk Satellite Base Fleet in August 2025

USA – Epic Flight Academy has expanded its training capacity at its Ocala campus with the addition of a third factory-new Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the fleet.

Epic Flight Academy has over the last few years expanded its operational footprint across the United States with a total of nine FAA Part 141 Flight Schools and two FAA Part 147 Aircraft Mechanic Schools.

Flight training campuses are located in:

  • New Smyrna Beach (Florida)
  • Jacksonville (Florida)
  • Tallahassee (Florida)
  • Ocala (Florida)
  • Addison (Texas)
  • Englewood (Colorado)
  • St. George (Utah)
  • Tucson (Arizona)
  • Tuscaloosa (Alabama)

The group, which was founded in 1999, employs over 245 staff nationally, including over 118 flight instructors, and prioritizes the recruitment of Epic-trained instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Middle East Flight School Announces New Director General Appointment in 2025

Jordan – The Royal Jordanian Air Academy (RJAA) has appointed Eng. Mohannad Ali Al-Faqir as its new Director General, a move aimed at reinforcing its position as a leading aviation training institution in the Middle East.

  • Eng. Al-Faqir brings over 30 years of aviation experience, including senior leadership roles in both national and international airlines, with key contributions in safety, quality, and operational excellence.

  • He holds Master’s degrees in Aeronautical Engineering and Business Administration (MBA), combining technical expertise with strategic management skills.

  • This is not his first tenure at RJAA—Al-Faqir previously served as Director of Engineering & Maintenance (2013–2015), giving him a strong understanding of the academy’s operations and potential.

  • Just last month the RJAA has announced the addition of a new Piper PA-44 Seminole multi-engine aircraft to its training fleet

About Royal Jordanian Air Academy
Founded in 1966 and based in Amman, Jordan, the Royal Jordanian Air Academy is one of the region’s leading pilot training institutions. 

Source: Royal Jordanian Air Academy

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Portugal’s Sevenair Academy Appoints New Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor in 2025

Portugal – Sevenair Academy has announced the appointment of Ana Rita da Silva Vidal Nunes Barqueiro as its new Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI). In this role, she will oversee the delivery and strategic development of the academy’s ground school training programs.

  • As CTKI, Barqueiro will be responsible for ensuring compliance with EASA training standards, curriculum management, and oversight of theoretical instruction across all pilot training courses.

  • Commenting on her new role, Barqueiro said: “I am proud to be part of a team so dedicated to training and aviation, contributing to prepare future professionals in this exciting area. I am motivated for this new challenge and excited about the opportunities for growth and learning that will come.”

Learn more about Sevenair Academy or Ms. Barqueiro by connecting with her through her LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Ana Rita da Silva Vidal Nunes Barqueiro (Sevenair Academy)

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Florida’s Melbourne Flight Training Announces 2025 Appointment for Marketing & Sales Manager

Florida, USA – Melbourne Flight Training (MFT) has promoted Madeline Milne from Marketing Manager to Marketing & Sales Manager. Learn more about Melbourne Flight Training or Milne by connecting with her through her LinkedIn profile here.

Earlier this year Melbourne Flight Training (MFT), a Part 141 flight school based at Melbourne Orlando International Airport, had further strengthened its position as a leader in multi-engine pilot training following the FAA’s approval of self-examining authority across several of its key training programs.

  • MFT now holds FAA self-examining authority for Instrument Rating, Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) courses.

  • This regulatory milestone enables MFT to conduct in-house checkrides, eliminating delays caused by limited Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) availability.

  • The announcement follows the recent delivery of a brand-new Tecnam P2006T MkII aircraft, expanding MFT’s multi-engine fleet to eight, including five Tecnam P2006Ts.

  • MFT’s Platinum Multi-Engine program now offers accelerated, no-wait multi-engine training with checkride scheduling fully controlled in-house.

Source: Melbourne Flight Training
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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Achieves 65 easyJet Pilot Placements in Past Year

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, has announced strong outcomes from its continued partnership with 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.

  • The collaboration between LEAL and easyJet reflects a mutual commitment to excellence in pilot recruitment and training standards.

  • LEAL hosted the easyJet recruitment team at its Oxford campus in recent weeks, continuing the established assessment and selection process for students.

  • The results highlight the importance of integrated career services, with Graduate Services Manager Alistair Smith emphasizing: “It’s always a pleasure to see so many happy people achieving their goals of becoming an airline pilot. Hard work really does pay off! It’s a privilege to share in the success and excitement of our students!”

Source: Leading Edge Aviation

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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Announces 2025 Appointment for Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, has appointed Mike Upson to the role of Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI), entrusting him with oversight of the ground school curriculum and theoretical training. Mr. Upson was formerly Senior Instructor, Project Manager, and Course Developer of Leading Edge Aviation.

Learn more about Leading Edge Aviation and Mr. Upson by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Mike Upson (Leading Edge Aviation)

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Portugal’s International Flight Academy Selects VRpilot for Interactive Procedure Training

Portugal – Portuguese flight academy IFA has selected VRpilot’s interactive cockpit training solution for their training offerings on the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX. By implementing virtual reality in their training, IFA will provide its cadets with immersive and cutting-edge training tools for better learning efficiency and knowledge retention.

Thor Paulli Andersen, Partner, VRpilot: “We are proud to partner with IFA, a respected training organization with a strong reputation. Their decision to integrate VRflow for both A320 and 737 MAX programs highlights how virtual reality has become an essential part of modern aviation training.”

José Madeira, CEO, IFA: “We’re always looking for ways to make training more effective and engaging for our students. Adding VRflow to our A320 and 737 MAX programs allows our students to practise procedures in a realistic and immersive environment, helping them build confidence before ever stepping into the simulator. For us, it’s not just about innovation, it’s about preparing pilots for real challenges with the best tools available.”

The VRflow platform will be deployed across IFA’s training centers in Cascais and Viseu, further strengthening the academy’s state-of-the-art facilities that already include advanced flight simulators and an in-house maintenance organization.

About IFA – International Flight Academy
IFA is an EASA-certified flight academy with over 25 years of experience, training thousands of pilots and cabin crew now flying for leading airlines across Europe, Asia, and Africa. With training centers in Cascais and Viseu, and its own Part 145 maintenance organization, IFA offers a full spectrum of professional aviation training.Its modern facilities include advanced simulators such as the Boeing 737 MAX FNPT II and Airbus A320 FNPT II, ensuring students are fully prepared for airline careers through a structured, multi-stage training pathway.

About VRpilot
VRpilot is a leading provider of virtual reality training solutions for the aviation industry. Its innovative VR technology is designed to enhance pilot and maintenance training by offering realistic, immersive experiences that improve skills and knowledge in a safe and controlled environment.

Source: VRpilot

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