Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent
Training Aircraft Manufacturer Cirrus Aircraft Appoints Director International Sales Development
United States headquartered aircraft manufacturer Cirrus Aircraft, which manufacturers the popular SR22 and TRAC20 aircraft used by numerous pilot training organisations such as Emirates Flight Training Academy, United Aviate Academy, European Flight Academy and many more, has appointed Edo Santema as Director International Sales Development. To learn more about Cirrus Aircraft or connect with Mr Santema – visit his LinkedIn profile.
Source: Edo Santema (Cirrus Aircraft)
Photo Credit: Cirrus Aircraft
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Flight Training Management Software Provider, FlightLogger, Utilised by Over 100,000
FlightLogger, a leader in flight training management software, is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its journey of empowering the aviation and pilot training community. Over the past thirteen years, FlightLogger has become the trusted choice for flight training organizations worldwide, welcoming over a hundred thousand users to its platform.
At the beginning of 2024 FlightLogger announced a series of significant milestones achieved in the year 2023, marking a year of substantial growth and innovation.
Global expansion and clientele success
In 2023, FlightLogger proudly surpassed its client acquisition goal, reaching 182 clients worldwide, exceeding the initial target of 180. This expansion has not only solidified their global presence but also diversified their client base across 45 countries on six continents.
Among those who have joined FlightLogger, the company is proud to highlight new collaborations with some of the most prestigious flight training organizations: Sevenair Academy and Airways Aviation in Europe, RMIT University in Australia – the second largest university in the country, and Utah State University in the United States. Together with the many other training organizations who joined FlightLogger in 2023, these partnerships underscore the company’s commitment to delivering top-tier SaaS solutions to the world’s leading aviation training providers.
Internal Team Expansion and Specialized Roles
2023 has been a transformative year for FlightLogger, characterized by strategic internal growth. A significant development was the addition of a Product Manager to their team, a critical step in enhancing the development of their SaaS product. Additionally, FlightLogger expanded their development and client success teams, a move crucial for supporting their growing client base and maintaining their excellence in service and support.
In response to their expanding client base, FlightLogger has increased their development and client success teams. This enhancement not only supports their growth trajectory but also ensures that FlightLogger maintains their high standards of client service and support. This commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in their Capterra reviews, where the company boast an average overall rating of 4.6 out of 5, with an exceptional 4.85 in customer service. This feedback underlines their dedication to providing exceptional service and a user-friendly experience.
Innovative integrations for enhanced operations
Last year, FlightLogger intensified their focus on integrations as a strategic component of their growth plan. FlightLogger successfully integrated with several key platforms to provide comprehensive and streamlined solutions to their clients:
- Aeroplanned: For advanced long-term planning capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Wingops and SAM: These integrations offer robust aircraft maintenance management, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Quickbooks: Integration with Quickbooks facilitates streamlined and efficient billing processes, simplifying financial management for their clients.
These integrations represent FlightLogger’s commitment to providing a holistic and efficient operational experience for flight training organizations.
Impressive usage statistics
The effectiveness and reach of FlightLogger are underscored by their impressive usage statistics. Currently, FlightLogger proudly serves 93,000 users globally.
In 2023, a remarkable 819,000 flights were logged, and 1,100,000 bookings were made through their platform, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. These numbers are a testament to the trust and reliance placed in FlightLogger’s software by the flight training community.
Source: FlightLogger
Photo Credit: FlightLogger
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Tecnam P-Mentor Achieves United States of America FAA Certificate
Capua, Italy – Training aircraft manufacturer Tecnam announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded full Type Certificate to the P-MENTOR with the number A00067IB for Part 23 of the FAA Regulations.
Tecnam is now on track to begin deliveries to flight schools across the United States, starting with the first (20) to HCH Aviation in partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University in Austin, Texas, followed by Kilo Charlie Aviation in New Century, Kansas and EpicSky Flight Academy in Des Moines, Iowa.
About the P-Mentor
The P-Mentor is a two-seat aircraft, powered by the Rotax 912isC3, featuring the Garmin G3X IFR touch screen suite with PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities, compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA amendments. The Mentor is a turnkey solution for many flight schools to train students from their first flight up to their CPL-IR on a single platform. With a variable pitch propeller, a simulated retractable landing gear and an optional ballistic parachute, the P-Mentor has everything flight schools are looking for in today’s market. The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human-machine interface, resulting in the most effective and efficient VFR/IFR training. The generous fuel capacity will allow flight schools to fly all day without refueling, which improves operational value. The P-Mentor’s fuel consumption is just 3.70 US Gal/h (14 lt/h) contributing to a very low cost of operations averaging $65 per hour.
The P-Mentor allows complete PPL, IR and UPRT training, with approved PBN/RNAV as well as AFCS: the entire training syllabus with unprecedented fuel consumption and emissions, further enhancing the renowned profitability of Tecnam-made fleet.
The entry into service of the P-MENTOR two-seater IFR training aircraft has been eagerly awaited by a large number of flight schools who have been demanding a replacement for the many hundreds of “legacy” FAR23/CS23 IFR training aircraft currently in service around the world. This aircraft will open up many profitable opportunities within the flight training market and revolutionize the training paradigm.
With the P-Mentor, Tecnam is once again confirming its leadership in flight training while innovating the market and raising the standards. This important certification milestone will create and secure new and significant revenue streams for Tecnam, built on a foundation of over 75 years of aircraft manufacturing.
To date, more than a hundred P-Mentors have been delivered in (18) countries around the world, proving that this platform fits different business plans in different weather environments. Flight schools are changing the composition of their fleet, using the P-Mentor for initial and IFR training and the P2006T for multi-engine training.
Tecnam’s Managing Director, Giovanni Pascale Langer says: “The FAA certification of the P-MENTOR is another significant milestone for the Tecnam team. We look forward to working with all US flight schools to improve the quality of training and help them keep hourly rates low.”
The Tecnam fleet is perfect for the today modern school as their aircraft offer the best efficiency, performance and value while meeting the latest certification standards with a unique feature as ‘the greenest fleet on the market. Efficiency that also means very low CO2 emissions. Recent study shows that flight schools operating with TECNAM single and twin-engine fleet can reduce emissions by up to 60%: 10 tons of CO2 for each student by the time they receive their Commercial Pilot License.
About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.
Source: Tecnam
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Indian Flight Training Organization Avyanna Aviation Academy Announces 2024 Appointment for Maintenance Manager
Avyanna Aviation Academy, a new flight school based in Kishangarh Airport, has appointed Aditya Shukla as its new Maintenance Manager. In his new role, Aditya will oversee the maintenance of Diamond DA 42 and Piper Archer DX. Mr Shukla brings significant experience to Avyanna Aviation previously working with Redbird Flight Training Academy, Asia Pacific Flight Training and CAE Gondia. To know more about Avyanna Aviation or Mr. Shukla, connect with him through his LinkedIn Profile.
Source: Aditya Shukla
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Pilot Training to Be Topic of Discussion at Aviation India Summit Taking Place June 12 and 13, 2024
New Delhi, India will host the inaugural Aviation India Summit and Exhibition scheduled for the 12th and 13th of June 2024 at the JW Marriott hotel in Aerocity, New Delhi. The two-day event is poised to be a high-level networking conference and exhibition. It is set to attract influential figures in the aviation sector, including professionals, leaders, and C-suite executives from India’s airlines and operators. The summit will also host representatives from regulators and pilot training industry stakeholders including flight schools, simulator training centers and pilot training industry suppliers.
Themed “New India Rising – How India’s Aviation Renaissance Can Achieve Global Ambitions,” the summit aims to illuminate India’s aviation industry. With an expected 700 delegates from India and the subcontinent’s airlines, operators, airports, and aviation support industries, individuals are invited to participate in this exciting event. It offers a unique opportunity to meet and network closely with the key players shaping the aviation landscape in the region.
The event has garnered official endorsement and support from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
AFM will be supporting the event by hosting a pilot training focussed panel with participation from leaders of the Indian pilot training ecosystem.
Pilot training industry stakeholders attending include:
- AFM
- Chimes Aviation Academy – India’s largest privately owned flight training organisation
- CSTPL – CAE Simulation Training Pvt. Ltd. the joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises (holding company of Indian airline IndiGo) and global pilot training solution provider CAE which together operate the most full flight simulator training centers in the country
- Simaero – the global operator of full flight simulator training centers which is currently constructing a new training center in Gurugram
- Aero Flight Aviation – Indian based pilot training facilitator for type rating
- Alt.Academy – a South African based full flight simulator training center
For more information kindly contact us or register here www.aviationindia.aero