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Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training Places Order for 48 Cessna Skyhawk Aircraft
Textron Aviation announced an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal, inked at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience.
The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
“For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk has inspired the next generation of pilots and served as the world’s leading flight trainer,” said Chris Crow, vice president of Piston Sales. “We are delighted to continue the relationship with BAA Training to provide their students access to the most produced single-engine aircraft globally.”
The stable flight characteristics, advanced avionics and demonstrated dispatch reliability of the Skyhawk have made it a dependable training platform. The new airplanes will be used by students to put them in the pilot’s seat of the most popular training aircraft in the world.
“BAA Training has set an ambitious milestone to achieve a capacity of 500-1000 students per year, necessitating a significant expansion of our fleet. We are glad to finalize this order, as the addition of 48 Cessna Skyhawks will bolster our resources, enabling us to accommodate the growing demand for training and further solidify our position in the industry,” said Marijus Ravoitis, CEO, BAA Training.
BAA Training offers comprehensive aviation training solutions for aspiring commercial pilots, ranging from Ab Initio training to Type Rating, available across multiple locations, including Spain, Lithuania, France and Vietnam. Additionally, pilot training services are provided through its consultancy office in India and a sales representative office in the UAE.
About the Cessna Skyhawk
The Cessna Skyhawk is considered the aircraft of choice for pilot training, and it is the most popular single-engine aircraft in aviation history. Since the aircraft first took flight in 1955, over 45,000 Cessna 172 aircraft have been delivered to customers around the world — more than any other aircraft in the industry. The single-engine, four-seat, high-wing Skyhawk is renowned for offering the best combination of modern features, including the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with wireless connectivity, a standard angle-of-attack display system, and proven dependability. The aircraft also features McCauley’s aluminum fixed pitch propeller, providing greater reliability and operating time and a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine with 180 horsepower.
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Global Pilot Training Group AAG’s Teams Meet in The Philippines
Philippines’ largest pilot training organisation Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) Philippines shared that Captain Rao and Captain Bharath from AAG Centre for Aviation Training (ACAT), AAG’s sister company and full flight simulator training center in Chennai, India, visited AAG Philippines (AAGP) and AAG International Center for Aviation Training (AICAT) for an exchange of knowledge and insights to enhance processes and identify differences in each firm’s standards.
AAG operates flight schools and full flight simulator training centers around the globe.
Source: Alpha Aviation Group
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Global Provider of Aviation Headsets and Helmet Solutions, Lightspeed Aviation, Announces Latest Appointment for President
Lightspeed Aviation, a leading global provider of premium aviation headsets and helmet solutions announced that Heider Lazzarini has joined the company as its new President.
Mr. Lazzarini brings more than 20 years of International executive experience in general management, marketing, product, and sales in consumer, commercial, industrial, and military/government markets. Reporting to Lightspeed Aviation’s founder and CEO Allan Schrader, Mr. Lazzarini will be responsible for all aspects of Lightspeed’s day-to-day operations while Mr. Schrader focuses on developing adjacent market opportunities utilizing existing and evolving technologies.
“I’m excited to turn over our ongoing business operations to Heider” said Allan Schrader, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Heider’s experience, combined with his passion and energy, provide the perfect accelerant for our expanding business opportunities.”
“With decades of being first to market with audio and now piloting safety solutions, I believe that Lightspeed has a tremendous opportunity to deliver new value for its customers and partners,” said Lazzarini. “I am very excited to be joining this seasoned team as the company continues to evolve its latest technology platform to enhance the flying experience for the Aviation market worldwide.”
Mr. Lazzarini most recently served as Vice President of Marketing for a platform of acquired companies: Audio Precision (U.S.), GRAS Sound and Vibration (Denmark), and imc Test & Measurement (Germany). Previously, he held various leadership positions in general management, marketing and product management at FLIR Systems, now Teledyne FLIR, and Gerber Gear, a division of FISKARS. Mr. Lazzarini received his MBA from the University of Oregon.
About Lightspeed Aviation
Lightspeed Aviation is a leading manufacturer of premium aviation headsets and helmet products. Since the first product was introduced in 1996 at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, the company has established a reputation for leading innovation in the aviation acoustic solutions. In 2022, the company launched the first of a series of aviation headsets, layering life-saving technologies on top of its award-winning audio and ANR platform. With this, Lightspeed continues to live its mission of “creating products that protect and save lives”. Additionally, Lightspeed is a passionate supporter of initiatives to encourage the next generation of pilots through its support of programs including Young Eagles and Ray Scholars.
Source: Lightspeed Aviation
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Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT, Announce its Newest Cabin Crew Training Course Available
CPaT, market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry, announces its newest Cabin Crew Training course available, the Boeing B787.
Source: CPaT
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Simulator Manufacturer, BRUNNER Simulation, Introduces Latest Addition to its NOVASIM Family
BRUNNER Simulation proudly introduces the latest addition to their NOVASIM family: The NOVASIM MR F-35. This unclassified full motion F-35 MR Simulator sets a new standard for professional Part Task and mission training. From air-to-air refueling, formation flying to cockpit familiarization and hypoxia training the NOVASIM MR F-35 Simulator offers various training scenarios.
To reach training perfection BRUNNER has collaborated with VIPER WING to adapt their ultimate F-35 cockpit, ensuring seamless integration with the NOVASIM Simulator. In a Mixed Reality trainer, the authenticity of the replica cockpit is essential.
Combined with the VARJO XR Focal Edition MR HMD, the level of immersion achieved is outstanding. The NOVASIM MR F-35 Simulator boasts extensively tuned flight physics models and BRUNNER control loadings, creating a comprehensive package. Reach new heights in fighter Jet pilot training with the BRUNNER NOVASIM MR F-35.
Compared to conventional mission trainers which are often very expensive or always occupied, the NOVASIM MR F-35 is BRUNNERs solution to minimize those challenging situations for training providers.
The first time to the public, BRUNNER NOVASIM MR F-35 will be shown at IITSEC in Orlando (Nov. 27 to Dec. 1st) and will get certainly a lot of attention from the visitors. You can find BRUNNER at booth #1601 (Aechelon Technology).
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CAE Signs Wide-Ranging Agreement for the Integration of Flight Operations Solutions Software at the Air India Group Airlines
CAE announced at the Dubai International Airshow that it has signed a multi-year contract to provide its advanced Crew Management and Operations Control solutions to the Air India Group airlines. As part of this wide-ranging agreement, in addition to the continued use of CAE’s Flight Planning solutions at Air India, CAE’s Operations Control and Crew Management solutions will be integrated at all Air India Group airlines, part of Tata Group, India’s largest conglomerate, which reacquired Air India in 2022.
“Customer delight and operational efficiencies are the twin objectives we aim to accomplish with the help of our operations systems. Efficiently helping our crew with day-of-operations activities and handling the recovery of crew operations at times of disruption are critical to providing our customers the efficient experience they expect from us. We are glad to partner with CAE in adopting their flight operations solutions in this journey of transformation we have embarked upon,” said Dr. Satya Ramaswamy, Air India’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
“We are excited to build upon our relationship with Air India and the Tata Group, said Pascal Grenier, CAE’s Senior Vice President, Flight Operations Solutions. “By leveraging CAE’s Integrated platform, data, automation, optimization and machine learning, CAE digital solutions will enable Air India and Air India Group airlines to enhance their operational performance and profitability around the world as they restructure, rebrand and add new routes.”
Under the new contract, the existing Flight Planning agreement with Air India will be expanded to include CAE’s Crew Manager, Crew Access, and Recovery Manager Ops & Recovery Manager Crew, providing proven and comprehensive support for both Air India and the Air India Group airlines. These advanced digital SaaS solutions are flexible, configurable and scalable, to enable superior, end-to-end flight operations management and represent a key driver of digital transformation.
The flag carrier of India, Air India boasts the largest international network in the region and offers the most nonstop routes connecting India with global destinations. Currently, CAE’s team of experts is working closely with Air India’s teams to ensure that the solutions are implemented and adopted in record time.
About Air India
Founded by the legendary JRD Tata, Air India pioneered India’s aviation sector. Since its first flight on October 15, 1932, Air India has built an extensive domestic network with non-stop flights to cities around the world, across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Far East, South-East Asia, Australia, and the Gulf. After 69 years as a government-owned enterprise, Air India and Air India Express were welcomed back into the Tata group in January 2022.
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Source: CAE
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