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“Global International Airline Seat Capacity at 79.9% of Pre-COVID Levels” – CAPA

CAPA – Centre for Aviation, a marketing intelligence platform for the aviation and travel industry, has released its latest figures showing signs of international recovery. CAPA highlights the following:

  • Global international seat capacity was 79.9% of pre-COVID levels, marginally up over past fortnight
  • Asia Pacific capacity continues slow recovery, approaching 42% of pre-pandemic levels
  • Africa and Middle East regions both turned back up after COVID-19 induced downturns in late Jun/early Jul-2022
  • European and North American recoveries flat, at around 84-85% of pre-COVID levels

Source: CAPA

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‘Roughly 9,600 GA Flight Training Fleet in the US,’ Estimates Flight School Association of North America

The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA), a dynamic trade association that serves flight training providers and the entire aerospace industry, has shared its understanding of the U.S. flight training aircraft fleet.

FSANA in a short brief has shared interesting figures as quoted below:

“A key factor in training pilots remains the utilization of the resource of aircraft. A question remains of exactly how many aircraft are out there that are currently being used, or are potentially able to be utilized in flight training activities.

FSANA has been studying the GA flight training fleet in the United States. While there is no exact science to calculating the GA training fleet, FSANA estimates that there are 10,000 single and light twin aircraft utilized in day to day training operations.

These estimates include independent flight schools, college based aviation schools and the Flying Club community.

By some estimates, there are approximately 1,600 flight schools throughout our national airspace system. If we estimated an average of approximately 6 aircraft per school (some are much larger and many are smaller).

1,600 x 6 aircraft yields an estimated 9,600 aircraft in the GA flight training fleet.

FSANA estimates that the average number of monthly hours flown per aircraft is 70 hours. Based on the above information, FSANA estimates that there is an estimated 8,064,000 flight training hours flown each year.”

Source: FSANA Announcement

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‘The Military Produces Far Fewer Pilots Today’, Says Major US Airline CEO

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, in an interview with Axios on HBO discusses pilot training and the nationwide pilot shortage.  When asked about pilot shortage, Kirby said “the military produces far fewer pilots today than they did in Vietnam and Cold War era. It’s hard to become a commercial pilot on your own if you are not going to the military.”

Check out the video clip of the interview below.

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One of the Leading Flight School in France Visits Aircraft Maintenance Training School

Student pilots of Astonfly, a leading flight school in France with more than 150 pilots trained each year, visited AFMAé a highly specialized school for training mechanics, on August 23.

According to Astonfly, on site visits are integral part of training and are regularly organized for Astonfly students. Other typical visits include control towers, engine production sites, aeronautical museums and more. Astonfly is committed to developing the interest and the aeronautical culture of its students, allowing them to get closer to the profession of pilot.

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Philippines Aircraft Maintenance Service Provider Partners with Pilot Simulator Training Center

Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) is now a proud training solutions provider of Aviation Partnership Philippines (APlus), the country’s second biggest line maintenance services provider (based on volume of flights handled) for both narrow and wide-body aircraft.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized the way we think and do things. The value of simulation training has become more pronounced not only in pilot training but also in aircraft maintenance and we have strategically positioned ourselves to support the growing demand,” states Mr. Cristopher Magdangal, AAG Regional Director for Asia-Pacific.

What used to be done on an actual aircraft, APlus is now capable of delivering engine ground run-up, emergency procedures, and refresher training using AAG’s fixed base simulator (FBS) or full flight simulators (FFS) on FBS mode.

“This innovative training approach significantly lowers operating cost and reduces personnel and equipment downtime,” explains Mr. Magdangal.

“We strongly believe this is a move in the right direction as APlus continues to recognize ‘the value of optimizing the ground time and providing time-sensitive solutions to its airline customers, and we are here to support APlus’ training requirements,” Mr. Magdangal adds.

As the collaboration continues to grow, AAG is pleased to share what our valued partners from APlus have to say:

“I’m happy to use AAG’s world-class equipment and facilities. They are of international standards. AAG not only provided us with a good experience but also a good aircraft simulator capable of meeting the regulatory requirements for our engine ground run. Thank you and more power AAG,” said Dick Botardo, Head of Training.

“It’s a great experience here in Alpha Aviation Group. We performed EGR training to simulate emergency procedures during an engine ground run which is a requirement to our everyday work and yeah, it’s a nice experience. Thank you,” said Lino Jubilan Jr, OIC Supervisor Light Maintenance.

“We are here at Alpha Aviation Group to perform our refresher course on engine ground run. Here at Alpha, we experienced new things which we did not encounter during our actual ground run. We are very much thankful because those new things that we have learned were able to meet our expectations. Thank you very much, Alpha Aviation Group,” said Jose Ocon, Master Mechanic A.

“I’m here now at Alpha Aviation Group and it’s my first time to use the simulator. The first thing I noticed was the simulator is very accurate in replicating emergency situations. We can perform emergency procedures accurately…a crucial requirement for our qualification as certifying staff in our company. So, it gave me the best experience. I’m looking forward to doing another simulation. Thank you,” said Jerry Notorio, Master Mechanic A.

Source: Alpha Aviation Group Philippines Press Release

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Flight School Association of North America Hosts 2nd Annual Designated Pilot Examiners Symposium

The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is pleased to host the 2nd Annual Designated Pilot Examiners Symposium on October 11-12, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Pilot examiners play a critical role in the pilot supply chain and are responsible for the last stop along the pathway of creating the airmen for tomorrow. The symposium brings together designated pilot examiners (DPEs) along with those interested in becoming DPEs, flight schools, government officials and others to share and exchange information which will lead to improvements in the airmen practical testing segment. FAA officials will participate.

The event kicks off Tuesday October 11 at 10:00 AM splitting between a warmup session for those wanting to become DPEs and a Plans of Action workshop for everyone else.

This symposium is expressly intended for current DPEs, anyone interested in becoming a DPE, flight school operators, and chief flight instructors. This is the only annual symposium where they are able to get together as a group for learning, to make connections, and give voice.

Registration includes entry to professional sessions and workshops; Tuesday and Wednesday sessions; opening reception and dinner; one luncheon and beverage breaks. The complete program and registration form can be found at www.fsana.com. Completed forms can be submitted by email, fax or USPS.

About FSANA

Established in 2009, the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is the first and only trade association of its kind dedicated solely to the flight training industry. Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, FSANA represents flight schools and firms that provide products and services to the flight training or aviation industry.

Source: FSANA Press Release

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Indian State Government Launches Aviation Scholarship Program for Pilot Training

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched an aviation scholarship program known as “Wings to Fly” for meritorious youth belonging to the scheduled tribe community. The scholarship shall be granted to those who will take up Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Ground Staff and Cabin Crew Training courses.

Candidates should have passed the 12th class examination with Physics and Mathematics securing at least 60% as aggregate marks. Candidates will also undergo an aptitude test to be conducted by the Tribal Affairs Department.

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List of Scholarships Available for Aspiring Women and Agricultural Pilots – AOPA

AOPA has just released a compiled list of scholarships available for aspiring agricultural women pilots. Check them out below:

Scholarships for female aviators of all ages

The I Hart Flying Foundation, an organization dedicated to assisting women of all ages in achieving their aviation goals, celebrated its fifth anniversary at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July. The nonprofit celebrated by launching the Industry Connect scholarship, its largest scholarship opportunity yet—four $7,500 scholarships awarded to four women for the purpose of flight training. The Industry Connect scholarship—named for the partnership opportunity between the I Hart Flying Foundation, Immaculate Flight, Paragon Aviation Group, AEG Fuels, and Dassault Aviation—is open now and applications are due by August 31. Applicants can find eligibility requirements and more information on the I Hart Flying Foundation website.

Calling all aspiring ag pilots

The National Agricultural Aviation Association has four $5,000 “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” scholarships available for aspiring ag pilots. With the sponsorship of BASF and Thrush Aircraft, NAAA hopes to strengthen the aerial application industry. These scholarship opportunities can be used for flight training or for aviation or ag-related coursework at a vocational program or institution of higher learning. Eligible applicants must submit a two-part application; a letter of recommendation from an NAAA operator; a short essay; and a résumé or list of activities that includes a the applicant’s agricultural and aviation experience, education, and training. The application deadline is August 31.

The Ninety-Nines offers scholarships for members

Did you join The Ninety-Nines this year? Members of The Ninety-Nines (who joined no later than July 1) can apply for the semiannual “First Wings Awards.” It’s a progressive award, $6,000 for flight training assistance distributed as recipients complete training milestones. Be sure to read the application instructions and eligibility requirements carefully. Applications are due October 1.

Flight training scholarships for high school students

High school students interested in aviation may apply for the seventh annual Epic Aviation Scholarship Awards. This year, there are four awards available—one $20,000 scholarship for flight training, one $5,000 scholarship for flight training, and two $20,000 scholarships for use in an aircraft mechanics program. All U.S. juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit the application is October 1. Applications should include an extracurricular résumé, two short essays, two letters of recommendation, a YouTube video, and an aviation-related photo. Interested applicants can find more information on Epic Flight Academy’s website.

For more information head to the AOPA Page.

Source: AOPA announcement

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