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Czech Flight Training Group F AIR Secures CAA Certification for New A320neo FNPT II Simulator

Czech Republic – F AIR has announced the successful certification of its new Airbus A320neo FNPT II simulator, manufactured by ELITE Simulation Solutions AG and located at its Karlovy Vary training center, by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic (CAA CZ).

  • The newly certified A320neo FNPT II joins F AIR’s existing Boeing 737-800 FNPT II, introduced in 2024, significantly enhancing the academy’s Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and airline-focused pilot training capacity.

  • The certification process involved representatives from ELITE Simulation Solutions AG, CAA CZ, and F AIR Ltd., underlining the collaborative effort behind the approval.

  • The A320neo device expands opportunities for cadets and type-rating preparation, ensuring students receive training on the most widely operated commercial aircraft platforms.

About F AIR
F AIR is one of the largest flight schools in Central and Eastern Europe, headquartered in Benešov, Czech Republic, with satellite training facilities including Karlovy Vary. Established in 1990, F AIR has trained thousands of pilots for both general aviation and airline careers. The academy offers integrated ATPL, modular training, MCC, and advanced simulator training on modern training devices.

Source: F AIR

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Czech Flight Training Group F AIR Digitizes Pilot Training Operations with Workflow Automation and Process Management Platform

Czech Republic – F AIR, one of Central Europe’s largest flight schools and a training partner to airlines including Smartwings and VietJet, has implemented SmartSuite to overhaul its operational processes, replacing siloed spreadsheets and manual workflows with a centralized digital platform. The move enhances efficiency, compliance, and scalability across its cadet training programs.

  • Challenge:

    • Heavy reliance on Excel and Teams for tracking contracts, trainee progress, and compliance.

    • Disjointed onboarding, documentation, and department handoffs.

    • Manual coordination with civil aviation authorities caused delays and scalability limits.

  • Solution:

    • Adoption of SmartSuite’s modular platform to centralize operations.

    • Digitized client lifecycle management, including contract handoffs and compliance notifications.

    • Automations integrated with:

      • Digisign for digital contracts.

      • Raynet CRM for sales data.

      • Custom reservation systems.

    • SmartSuite’s document designer now generates structured PDFs for certificates and authority notifications.

    • Personalized onboarding and architecture sessions supported rollout across teams.

  • Results:

    • End-to-end digital tracking of cadet training progress with automated compliance tasks.

    • Improved collaboration between sales, operations, and compliance teams.

    • Enhanced student experience via digital scheduling, progress monitoring, and instructor communication.

    • Scalable framework allowing F AIR to manage hundreds of trainees without increasing admin workload.

Statements

  • Matěj Mrázek, Pilot Training Sales Manager, F AIR: “Before SmartSuite, our training operations were siloed in Excel files and Teams chats. Now, everything from contracts to compliance is automated and centralized.”

  • “The onboarding support and working sessions made it easy to get our whole team aligned and confident using SmartSuite.”

Source: Smartsuite

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Serbia Based Aviation Academy Belgrade Names New Acting Director in 2025

Belgrade, Serbia – The Aviation Academy Belgrade has appointed Srdjan Čokorilo, currently serving as Assistant Director, as its Acting Director, marking a significant leadership transition at Serbia’s premier aviation training institution. Learn more about Aviation Academy Belgrade or Mr. Čokorilo by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

About Aviation Academy Belgrade
Aviation Academy is an educational institution located in Serbia that offers high-quality education and training in the field of aviation. The institution has a long history, with its roots dating back to 1922. In 2010, the education of personnel for professional military NCO service in units of Air Force and Serbian Army Air Defense was reestablished, and in 2021, the Aviation Academy in Vršac merged with the Aviation Academy in Belgrade, becoming an integral part of the Serbian educational system.

The Aviation Academy Training Centre in Belgrade is comprised of a Secondary School, College, Pilot Training Centre (SRB/ATO-006, in the process of), Maintenance Training Organization (EASA.147.0041), and Ground Handling Training Organization. Additionally, the institution has an English language proficiency assessment body and an aircraft maintenance organization (EASA.145.0298). Over the years, it has grown and expanded its programs to include various fields related to aviation. These programs enable the graduates to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete all aviation-related tasks and obtain licenses in compliance with EASA regulations. The programs include Air traffic, which prepares students to obtain ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) and ATCO (Air Traffic Control) Licenses. Aeronautical engineering provides the necessary knowledge and skills to complete all aviation-engineering-related tasks and obtain licenses B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4 and B2 in compliance with EASA.

The Pilot Training Organization School is located at the international airport Vršac with a separate ATC unit, and its fleet includes 8 Cessnas C172 (glass cockpit with G1000), 7 Cessnas C172, 1 Diamond DA42, and 1 FNPT II MCC Alsim (Generic multi-engine piston and jet), all of which are EASA certified.

Aviation Academy offers various courses approved by the EASA, including PPL(A)(H), ATPL (A)(H), CPL(A)(H), Instrument Rating (Single engine course/multi-engine course), Instrument Rating course, Flight Instructor course, class rating (SEP/MEP), Night Rating Course, Instrument Rating Instructor Course, and Multi-Crew Co-operation Course.

Source: Srdjan Čokorilo (Aviation Academy Belgrade)

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Philippine Airlines Opens 2025 Applications for Philippine Airlines Aviation School

Philippines – Philippine Airlines Aviation School, in partnership with global flight training group Airways Aviation, has opened applications for its 2025 ab-initio pilot training program.

    • Program: 18-month self-funded ab-initio pilot training course.

    • Training structure:

      • Ab-initio training at Airways Aviation’s Gold Coast, Australia campus.

      • Advanced training at PAL Aviation Training Center (PATC), Manila, including A320 narrowbody type rating.

      • Widebody procedural training at partner simulator hubs in Clark, Haneda, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.

    • Training devices and aircraft:

      • Alsim AL250 fixed-base simulator.

      • Cessna C172R and C172S aircraft.

    • License: CASA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating (Australia), convertible to Philippine license.

    • Employment: Program is self-sponsored; no guaranteed employment, though graduates may be interviewed depending on airline needs and job availability.

    • Eligibility: Open to external candidates and active PAL/PAL Express employees.

Source: Philippine Airlines

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