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“Pilot Shortage Crisis will Become Bigger and Bigger,” Says Travel Expert

The Points Guy Founder and CEO Brian Kelly, during an interview with “Mornings with Maria,” referring to pilot shortage crisis, deems that the worst is yet to come.

“I think we should all be keeping an eye on the pilot shortage. I think this crisis will become bigger and bigger. We don’t have the same amount of recruits coming out of the air force, joining commercial airlines like we used to. It’s really expensive to become a pilot. So there, you know, the airlines are scrambling and tons and tons of pilots are retiring. So this could be, you know, another kink to add to it. When they don’t have enough pilots, there’s less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights,” said Brian Kelly.

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CAE Announces New FTO Leader for Americas and Europe

Global Pilot Training Leader CAE has announced that David Morse has been appointed as the new FTO Leader of CAE in Americas and Europe.

Mr. Morse was previously Center Leader of CAE’s Phoenix Flight Training Academy which operated over 90 aircraft training more than 700 US and international airline bound cadets. Before Mr. Morse joined CAE he build extensive experience at Hillsboro Aero Academy and TransPac Aviation Academy in the role of Vice President of Operations.

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L3Harris Commercial Aviation Joins ALTA Association

The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to welcome L3Harris Technologies, Inc. as a new affiliate member: an American company with more than a century of history and presence in 100 countries and 47 thousand employees.

L3Harris provides solutions for the defense, commercial and civil industries in space, air, land, sea, cyber and multidomain. The L3Harris commercial aviation business offers end-to-end solutions through a broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analysis services, full-flight simulators, and pilot training and maintenance services for commercial and military customers around the globe.

“We value and continually strive to become part of key organizations actively collaborating in the industry to move our technology and services forward,” said Alan Crawford, President, L3Harris Technologies Commercial Aviation. “L3Harris Commercial Aviation and the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association have the same mission to develop safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions and are instrumental in identifying and promoting safety in our industry. Our membership and active participation help enable product innovation and aftermarket services that are aligned to the region.”

L3Harris technologies and state-of-the-art surveillance solutions improve pilot situational awareness, operational efficiency, and aircraft operating costs, as well as providing detailed insight into the aircraft and pilot’s aerospace situation. They are leaders in voice and flight data recorders and provide regulatory reporting solutions that are required for cockpit voice, flight data readouts, and datalink data recordings. Furthermore, they provide automated and assisted Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Flight Operations Quality Analysis (FOQA) aligned specifically to the individual operator’s standard operating producers empowering more effective decision-making, evidence-based pilot training and specific maintenance needs.

“L3Harris’ advanced technologies allow optimal data management that translates into a safer operation. Having among our members, innovative companies dedicated to the pursuit of safer skies, is a source of pride for ALTA. This is supported by a commitment to generate synergies, share best practices and boost continuous innovation efforts for the benefit of the industry and for the users. I am very pleased to welcome the L3Harris team as we begin working together in the region. We have over 130 active members who work in partnership with ALTA to provide the most advanced technologies and the best service to the region’s countries”, says José Ricardo Botelho, Executive Director & CEO of ALTA.

About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions
The L3Harris commercial aviation solutions sector offers a broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analysis, airline training solutions and pilot training academies. The breadth of this sector provides globally known voice and flight data recorders, proven ADS-B solutions as well as advanced flight simulation and training centers. Their aftermarket and MRO services provide unrivaled affordability, safety, situational awareness, efficiency and support while the enhanced Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) services enable operators to compare actual flight data to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in an intuitive dashboard and use the real-time data for evidence-based training. They are comprised of several business units as wholly owned subsidiaries of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

About ALTA
ALTA is a private non-profit association serving the airline industry whose objective is to develop a safer, more efficient, and sustainable aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean. ALTA coordinates collaborative efforts throughout the entire value chain maximizing the impact that aviation has on the economic and social growth of the region for the benefit of industry, nations, and populations served by air transport.

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Fast Growing US Flight School Paragon Flight Training Announces New University Partnership

Paragon Flight Training signs education alliance agreement with Purdue University Global as flight school partner to provide accelerated path toward professional flight degree

Integrating Paragon’s newly redesigned Professional Pilot Program (P3) curriculum will boost timely entrance to commercial pilot careers for students in Purdue Global’s aviation program

Paragon Flight Training, an award-winning flight training academy based at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, in conjunction with Purdue University Global, West Lafayette, Indiana, announced a new flight training partnership that will reduce the overall time and expense it takes for students in Purdue Global’s acclaimed aviation program to earn their Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight. The announcement was made by Paragon Flight Training President and owner, Christopher Schoensee.

Beginning immediately, students accepted into the Purdue Global professional flight degree program can complete their Bachelor of Science degree courses online through Purdue Global, while completing professional flight training at Paragon Flight or one of several other Purdue Global affiliates across the country. Purdue Global’s professional flight degree program is a collaboration, announced in 2019, between Purdue Global and Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology.

Paragon Flight’s Professional Pilot Program (P3) was recently redesigned with a streamlined curriculum that improves students’ learning experience for becoming pilots. FAA-approved, the safety- and quality-focused program is unique to Paragon Flight and prepares highly qualified individuals for a well-paying career as a professional pilot at an accelerated pace.

“We are privileged to enter into this partnership with Purdue Global’s aviation program,” Schoensee said. “Purdue University has a deep and unrivaled history in aviation—producing some of the brightest pilots in the country—and we look forward to working with Purdue Global’s up-and-coming future pilots. Like Purdue, Paragon is laser-focused on excellence. Our Professional Pilot Program is designed to attract candidates that have the mental aptitude and foundational skills to become safe, confident and high-performing pilot leaders—in addition to displaying unwavering moral character and a strong work ethic. We believe this relationship will augment the development of top flight students while addressing a critical need for pilots.”

Students conducting flight training at Paragon who complete all five flight FAA certificates/ratings – Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, Flight Instructor Certificate and Multiengine rating – will receive 45 college credits from Purdue Global toward their bachelor’s degree in professional flight, equivalent to one year of college credits. Students who have college credits from previous schools may also receive additional transfer credits. In addition, through this education alliance agreement, Paragon Flight students, employees and immediate family members—including spouses, domestic partners, children, siblings and parents—will receive a 20% tuition reduction for undergraduate degrees and certificates, and a 14% reduction for graduate degrees and certificates. Students qualifying for Title IV Federal Financial Aid can apply the funding to the Purdue Global Professional Flight degree.

“As U.S. airline pilots approach the federally mandated retirement age of 65, the industry faces a drastic shortage of pilots,” Andrew Rachmell, Professional Flight Business Development Specialist at Purdue University Global, pointed out. “Reports forecast a need for more than 800,000 pilots over the next 20 years, so this partnership is designed to get students flying immediately, shortening the timeline to professional pilot in order to meet this demand—and save students money while allowing them to graduate faster. In every respect, this alliance is a win-win – combining the quality of Purdue’s legendary aviation program with Purdue Global’s flexibility and affordability and Paragon Flight’s award-winning, nationally-recognized flight training program to benefit flight students.”

In addition to Purdue University Global, Paragon Flight participates in a flight training affiliate program with Liberty University, where students can earn their Bachelor of Science in Aviation online from its School of Aeronautics while completing flight training through Paragon Flight.

About Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals. It offers personalized paths for students to earn an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, based on their work experience, desired pace, military service, previous college credits and other considerations – no matter where they are in their life journey. Purdue Global is a nonprofit, public university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is affiliated with Purdue University’s flagship institution, a highly ranked public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue University also operates regional campuses in Fort Wayne and Northwest Indiana, as well as serving science, engineering and technology students at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus.

About Paragon Flight Training
Paragon Flight is an award-winning flight academy headquartered at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida. With FAA 141 and SEVIS accreditations, a fleet of 30 aircraft, and advanced simulator technology, the company trains commercial, professional, and recreational pilots as well as offering military pilot training for domestic and foreign governments. The company is in the process of a 28,000-combined-square-foot expansion slated for completion in 2022.

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