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Portuguese Flight School, IFA, Announces University Partnership

Atlântica – Instituto Universitário announced its latest partnership with International Flight Academy (IFA) to further the Portuguese aviation sector, by offering specifically designed programs to students, under attractive conditions. Atlântica is proud to be the single university in Portugal with BSc, MSc and PhD degrees programs devoted to civil aviation/aeronautics.

Source: Miguel Moreira, PhD of Atlântica – Instituto Universitário via LinkedIn
Photo Credit: International Flight Academy

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US High School Awards Flight Training Scholarship to Seven Students

Cumberland County High School awarded flight training scholarships to seven students that will cover flight training costs until they obtain their Commercial Pilot Licenses. Approximately $15,000 is allotted to each scholar. This marks the third round of scholarships granted by the Tennessee Department of Education through the Innovative High School Models Grant. An estimated $974,100 was rewarded to Cumberland County Schools. 

“Our goal initially was to license 45 students. We’re not sure if we’re going to hit that mark because it’s a growing process,” said Scott Maddox, the school system’s director of Career and Technical Education.

Also, the school partners with Azure Flight Support who will provide career path to students who do not have enough funds to cover pilot training costs.

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APS Joins Worldwide Leader in Aviation Insurance Solutions to Enhance Pilot Safety with UPRT

Starr Aviation, a worldwide leader in aviation insurance solutions, has selected APS Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) as part of its comprehensive Starr Safety Partnership program. The new program, announced at NBAA-BACE, presents a multi-faceted approach to effectively bolster pilot safety and reduce risk by offering significant discounts to pilots and companies choosing to take advantage of leading training and safety-enhancing opportunities offered by the included partners. UPRT is crucial for pilots to mitigate their number one fatal threat to air safety, Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I).

“UPRT is a critical tool pilots and flight departments should be using to mitigate aviation’s most significant fatal threat globally,” said Kyle Sparks, Starr Aviation senior vice president and chief underwriter. “We feel confident that comprehensive UPRT provided by APS reduces accident risk and provides pilots advanced skills and proficiency that will benefit them throughout their careers.”

“APS is honored to partner with Starr Aviation as industry safety champions to comprehensively contain the constantly changing risk environment,” said Paul BJ Ransbury, Chief Executive Officer at APS. “UPRT as implemented by APS ingrains pilots with knowledge, insights, and competencies applicable to their day-to-day operations to improve aeronautical decision making and enhance safety margin awareness across both automated and manual flight operations.”

About Aviation Performance Solutions

At APS, They Help Pilots Bring Everyone Home Safely. Their proven Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) system—delivered by elitely trained and qualified UPRT instructors in the industry—overcomes the #1 Fatal Threat of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) and has saved 100s of lives. Our world class facilities are dedicated to optimizing the learning experience: APS provides transformational training customized to the needs of professional pilots. Perfected for over 25 years, their solutions for every fixed wing pilot maximize skills and abilities to bring everyone home safely…on every flight.

About Starr Insurance Companies

Starr Insurance Companies (or Starr) is a marketing name for the operating insurance and travel assistance companies and subsidiaries of Starr International Company, Inc. and for the investment business of C. V. Starr & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries. Starr is a leading insurance and investment organization with a presence on six continents; through its operating insurance companies, Starr provides property, casualty, and accident and health insurance products as well as a range of specialty coverages including aviation, marine, energy and excess casualty insurance. Starr’s insurance company subsidiaries domiciled in the U.S., Bermuda, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, U.K. and Malta each have an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent). Starr’s Lloyd’s syndicate has a Standard & Poor’s rating of “A+” (Strong). 

Source: APS Press Release

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Epic Flight Academy’s COO and Director of the Aircraft Mechanic Program Awarded NBAA Award in Maintenance

The United States National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has recognized Epic Flight Academy’s Chief Operating Officer and Director of the Aircraft Mechanic Program Josh Rawlins as the 2022 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient in the Maintenance Category.

Rawlins began his career in aviation at the age of 19 at Epic Flight Academy. He started by sweeping hangars and soon began an apprenticeship as an aircraft mechanic. He became an A&P mechanic and earned his inspection authorization. Rawlins soon became lead mechanic before being promoted to Director of Maintenance. He ultimately became a VP at the company and in 2015 was promoted to Chief Operating Officer.

For the next several years, he worked to establish an FAA Part 147 school at Epic, which launched just as the pandemic was disrupting the world. Nevertheless, Rawlins, persevered, and the aircraft mechanic program he directs is now thriving.

“We have graduated 12 students from our 19-month program so far,” Rawlins said. “There are currently 59 students enrolled. We start new classes three times per year, offering General Aviation, Airframe, and Powerplant.”

Epic founder and CEO Danny Perna said, “We are truly grateful to the NBAA for recognizing Josh’s efforts in the field of aviation maintenance. He is the kind of person that gives 100% in all endeavors. We are all incredibly proud of him. He is generous with his time and knowledge, and our students benefit from his expertise every day here at Epic. This award is well deserved.”

Epic Flight Academy was established in 1999 with locations in New Smyrna Beach and Ocala, Florida. The NBAA was founded in 1947 and is based in Washington D.C.

Source: Epic Flight Academy Press Release

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Middle East’s T3 Aviation Academy Receives IATA Certificate of Authorisation As An IATA Training Centre

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates based T3 Aviation Academy has received its IATA certificate of authorisation as an approved IATA Training Centre at this year’s Air Portugal Summit held in Ponte de Sor, Portugal.

The certificate was awarded as part of the IATA Global Training Conference 2022 Gala Dinner and Awarding Ceremony in Ponte de Sor by IATA Training’s Director, Stéphanie Siouffi-Vareilhes.

As an IATA Authorised Training Centre, T3 Aviation Academy looks to start offering a high volume of in-demand training courses that are certified by IATA, targeting the Middle East, African, and European regions where the demand for such courses is on the rise.  

The move to become an IATA ATC comes in line with the Academy’s vision to be an all-encompassing 360-degree aviation and academic training organisation provisioning to all sectors of the aviation industry.  

The courses that will be offered with IATA’s certification include but are not limited to Airline Customer Service, Passenger Ground Services, Social Media Strategy for the Travel Industry, Ground Operations Management, and Airport Operations Fundamentals, in addition to other aviation-related courses.  

T3 Aviation Academy’s CEO, Capt. Nadhem AlHamad: “We’re very pleased to continue extending our services to the wider aviation community in response to their needs and requirements. We’ve been researching ways to better support the demand for aviation training courses in the African and European regions and we’re very excited to partner with IATA as an official Authorised Training Centre and deliver IATA-certified training courses.” 

IATA Training’s Director, Stéphanie Siouffi-Vareilhes: “I am very pleased to welcome T3 Aviation Academy to the IATA Training family as a new Authorized Training Center (ATC) in Sharjah, UAE. Our partnership program is key for us to extend our reach to nurture and support a safe and sustainable aviation industry by providing the right training, to the right people, in the right format at the right time.” 

Source: T3 Aviation Academy Press Release
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APS Upset Training CEO Named Chairman of NBAA Safety Committee

Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) announced that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Paul BJ Ransbury, was named as Chairman of the NBAA Safety Committee yesterday at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, Florida. 

“As a long-standing member of the NBAA Safety Committee who has served in working group, team lead, and vice chairman leadership roles, the NBAA is pleased to announce Paul BJ Ransbury as chairman of the committee,” said Douglas Carr, Senior Vice President, Safety, Security, Sustainability & International Operations. “BJ’s vast experience and leadership roles in military, airline, and advanced flight training operations, combined with multi-decade experience as CEO at APS, ideally suit him to the chairmanship through 2024 of this critically-important committee dedicated to making business aviation safer.”

The NBAA Safety Committee serves the membership with strategic guidance and advice on matters relating to the safe operation of aircraft. The committee provides insight to the membership and board of directors by periodically identifying significant industry risks, and serves as a center of expertise on a wide range of relevant business aviation safety matters. The committee collaboratively leverages a multi-disciplinary team of passionate professionals to develop valued solutions that make business aviation even safer. 

 “I am deeply honored and privileged to chair this prestigious and safety-focused team of aviation champions.” says Paul BJ Ransbury, CEO at Aviation Performance Solutions, “The NBAA Safety Committee is comprised of 70+ leading experts and passionate safety practitioners dedicated to improving safety and saving lives across a wide spectrum of business aviation domains. Together, we look forward to selflessly and proactively serving the NBAA Board of Directors and the NBAA’s many thousands of members.”

About Aviation Performance Solutions

At APS, They Help Pilots Bring Everyone Home Safely. Their proven Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) system—delivered by elitely trained and qualified UPRT instructors in the industry—overcomes the #1 Fatal Threat of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) and has saved 100s of lives. Our world class facilities are dedicated to optimizing the learning experience: APS provides transformational training customized to the needs of professional pilots. Perfected for over 25 years, their solutions for every fixed wing pilot maximize skills and abilities to bring everyone home safely…on every flight.

Source: APS Press Release
Photo Credit: APS

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