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Skyborne Airline Academy and Partner Airline Open Applications for Cadet Pilot Program

United Kingdom headquartered airline pilot training academy with flight training operations in both the UK and the United States – Skyborne Airline Academy has shared that in partnership with IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) it has opened applications to the IndiGo Cadet Programme.

“The IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme with Skyborne offers you an exciting route to the flight deck. With Skyborne’s US FAA-approved course, you will experience an international training experience with Skyborne that incorporates the very best training facilities, fleet and instruction available. On completion, you will receive dual-licences – FAA and DCGA. Having been selected by IndiGo from the start, you will receive support and a Letter of Intent to employ (LOI) from IndiGo Airlines.”

Source: Skyborne Announcement
Photo Credit: IndiGo (shown as meta image)

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Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT, Announces New Contracts with Bangladeshi Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with US–Bangla Airlines and Air Astra. CPaT will be providing Aircraft Systems, General Subjects, and its complete Aircraft Procedure Suite for the Boeing B737 NG, Airbus A330-300, and ATR 72-600 fleets. The airlines will also be equipped with CPaT Invent to modify all content and courseware to fit their specific SOPs.

In addition to pilot training, US–Bangla Airlines will be receiving CPaT’s newly released Cabin Crew Training Suite, comprised of Aircraft Systems for Cabin Crew, Cabin Crew Safety and General Subjects, and Interactive 3D Cabin Trainers.

“CPaT is excited to partner with two airlines from the US-Bangla Group, US–Bangla Airlines and Air Astra,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “We are dedicated to supporting this dynamic airline group by offering a wide range of courses to their team, from comprehensive aircraft systems training for pilots and cabin crew to engaging and interactive 3D trainers.”

US–Bangla Airlines and Air Astra are both based out of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

About CPaT

CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 300 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual users, and providing nearly two million hours of training each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training more than 25-years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, and vision for curriculum spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About US–Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines is a privately owned Bangladeshi airline headquartered in Dhaka and based at Shahjalal International Airport under the umbrella companies of US-Bangla Group. US-Bangla Airlines commenced operations with domestic flights on 17 July 2014. The airline is the largest private airline in Bangladesh in terms of fleet size and overall, second largest airline after the flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

About Air Astra

Astra Airways Limited (dba ‘Air Astra’) was incorporated in Bangladesh under the Registrar of Joint-Stock Companies on July 2021. Formed to operate as a scheduled airline for passenger and cargo, Air Astra envisages to become a significant contributor to enhancing the people’s connectivity – within Bangladesh and to the world. In 2022 the airline’s fleet will stand at 4x ATR72-600 aircraft – the most modern, efficient, and eco-friendly turboprop airplane in production today – to ensure safe and timely journeys. Through 2023 the ATR72-600 fleet is planned to become 10-aircraft strong and from 2024 the airline will expand into international operations to markets with most potential yield and demand.Safety, reliability, and affordability are of top priority at Air Astra at all times, and through its endeavors Air Astra will strive to deliver exactly that…each day, every day.

Source: CPaT Global Press Release
Photo Credit: CPaT Global (shown as meta image)

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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne Celebrates Partner Indian Airline Trainees Inaugural Graduation

Skyborne is celebrating the first group of trainees who have successfully graduated, ahead of the IndiGo programme restarting later this year.

The partnership between Skyborne and IndiGo sees trainees undergo 12 months of US FAA 141 commercial pilot training in Vero Beach, Florida; before returning to India to convert their US FAA licence to an Indian DGCA licence and finishing with combined MCC and A320 type rating in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Lee Woodward, CEO of Skyborne says: “It is our privilege to see 77 bright trainees graduate as resilient and highly sought-after Second Officers. We are proud that amidst uncertainty, our promise of quality, through the best education and experience possible, has and will continue to support our graduates in their pathways to becoming successful pilots for India’s leading airline.”

The 18-month programme enables selected trainees to train for a US FAA and Indian DGCA Commercial Pilots Licence and Airbus A320 Type Rating, before advancing into employment and flying the line as a Junior First Officer with IndiGo.

IndiGo’s Captain Ashim Mittra, Senior Vice President – Flight Operations, says: “In India, there is demand for type-rated pilots. Today, through our partnership with Skyborne, we are delighted to meet those demands and grow our pool of well-trained Junior First Officers.”

Kushagra Bisht, recent graduate of the IndiGo programme adds: “I opted for the IndiGo programme with Skyborne due to the academy’s exceptional approach to pilot training, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. Throughout my journey, I formed wonderful friendships, secured employment with IndiGo, trained at top-tier facilities, and had the privilege of learning from industry experts. This programme has reinforced my dream of becoming a pilot and I am genuinely thrilled about the prospects that await me in the future.”

Source: Skyborne Press Release
Photo Credit: Skyborne

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