Domestic air travel in India is expected to grow 10% over the 2019 pre-pandemic levels. “The current trend in our domestic aviation is very exciting, and if it continues, we should see our passenger numbers hitting 15.5-16 crore in CY 2023. A growth of 10% seems very much onwards,” said a top Indian aviation official as cited by the Times Group.
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Gen24 Flybiz, an upcoming Flight Training Company based in Mumbai (India), has entered into an agreement with Avion to supply eight Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators. The new center is scheduled to open in July, with two Avion A320 simulators being shipped to India and certified by the Indian civil aviation authority, DGCA. The remaining six simulators will be delivered in about eighteen months.
The agreement followed the announcement of the acquisition of Avion Group and Avion Simulators in the Netherlands by the Gen24 Group of India. The group is promoted by Padmakar Mulay Group of Companies and its flagship company, Gangamai Industries & Constructions Limited (GIACL).
Manoj Pandey, CEO of Gen24 Group, explains the acquisition: “Avion’s unique simulator design combined with the team’s expertise offers a great opportunity for Gen24 to rapidly expand our footprint in professional flight training and simulator manufacturing. The synergies shared between Gen24 and Avion make it an ideal acquisition and impeccable match.”
The companies have agreed to further enhance Avion’s R&D activities by developing a Full Flight Simulator for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, developing new functions like lesson plans, debrief tool and a 2.1 software update for the Airbus A320 simulator. To support the enhanced R&D program, Avion will expand its team in the coming months.
“We are thrilled Avion has become part of a strong industrial group with a clear ambition to be a knowledge leader in the flight training industry. This will enable Avion to develop its portfolio of products and grow market share accordingly”, says Erik Varwijk, outgoing CEO of Avion.
About Gen24
Gen24 is promoted by Gangamai Industries & Constructions Limited of the Padmakar Mulay Group of Industries, an over two-decade-old conglomerate having a diverse business portfolio spreading across sugar and ethanol manufacturing, Infrastructure building projects, technical & higher education etc.
About Avion
Avion focuses on Full Flight Simulator design, manufacturing, and operation. Avion’s concept of training locally has gained a lot of traction over the last two years. The pandemic underlined the importance of easy access to crew training as an essential need. Avion enables airlines to train at their home base, giving them complete control of the training schedule. This way, airlines can cut costs and CO2 emissions and have a well-rested flight crew. In other words: it benefits economic, environmental and social sustainability targets.
Source: Avion Group Press Release
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FSTC Flying School, part of the FSTC Group which operates full flight simulator training centers and flight schools, is hiring for the following vacancies:
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Orient Flights Aviation Academy was awarded the Best Pilot Training Institute at the 14th Annual International Conference on Civil Aviation held in Delhi. The award was handed over by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation, GOI.
Orient Flights Aviation Academy (OFAA) stands as one of the one of the best Pilot Training Institutions in India and is approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Orient Flying School (OFS) which is also by the same management has been successfully operating in Pondicherry since 1994 and during the past 28 years, has trained a large number of airline pilots to obtain their Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
The flight training at OFAA meets international standards, in accordance with regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India. Orient Flights Aviation Academy is a Unit of Orient Flights Private Limited, which is a part of the prestigious Hindustan Group of Institutions.
Source: Orient Flights Aviation Academy Announcement
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