Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT, Secures New Contract with Pakistan’s Largest Airline

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 Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). CPaT will be providing PIA with our full Pilot Training Suite, comprised of Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Procedures, and General Subjects, for their Airbus A320 CEO, ATR 72/42-500, and Boeing B777 fleets.

“It is our honor to support Pakistan’s largest and oldest airline, Pakistan International Airlines,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “PIA will utilize CPaT’s robust library of Aircraft System Courses, Aircraft Procedures and Operational Specialty Courses, that will be customized to match PIA’s fleet configuration and unique operating environment.”

“PIA feels proud to be associated with CPaT which is a leading aviation distance learning player in the world,” said Abdullah Khan, the Head of Corporate Communications and Official Spokesperson of the airline. “Through this smart solution, we expect that the training quality of Pakistani pilots will improve manifolds; and the learning opportunities that it will create shall be sought after by all the relevant players in the region”.

Pakistan International Airlines is based out of Karachi, Pakistan.

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 Pakistan International Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, abbreviated PIA, is an international airline that serves as the flag carrier of Pakistan under the administrative control of the Secretary to the Government of Pakistan for Aviation. Its central hub is Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, while Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore and Islamabad International Airport serve as secondary hubs.

PIA is Pakistan’s largest airline and operates a fleet of 30+ aircraft. The airline operates nearly 50flights daily, servicing 20 domestic destinations and 27 international destinations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. In addition to commercial flight operations, PIA also owns the Sofitel Paris Scribe Hotel in Paris, and The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The airline operates a frequent flier program, PIA Awards +, and has several codeshares and interline agreements.

Source: CPaT Press Release
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Flight School Management Software, FlightLogger, Introduces Seamless Integration with Billing and Accounting Platform QuickBooks

FlightLogger is thrilled to announce their latest milestone: a groundbreaking integration with QuickBooks, streamlining the billing processes for flight schools. This integration represents a huge leap forward in simplifying administrative tasks, making billing more efficient and convenient than ever before.

Flight schools around the world rely on QuickBooks for their accounting needs. Recognizing the importance of streamlining billing operations, FlightLogger has seamlessly integrated with QuickBooks to create a symbiotic solution that minimizes administrative burdens for flight training organizations.

With the FlightLogger-QuickBooks integration, the ongoing process of invoicing training and other activities has been meticulously crafted to ensure unparalleled convenience. Once enabled in FlightLogger, the integration works seamlessly to automatically generate invoice drafts whenever a flight activity is logged. This groundbreaking feature not only accelerates the billing process but also ensures accuracy and efficiency in generating invoices.

The heart of this integration lies in cutting-edge AI technology. FlightLogger’s innovative AI system matches each logged activity with the corresponding billing items in a flight school’s QuickBooks account. This eminimizes the need for manual data entry, reducing the potential for errors and discrepancies. Flight school administrators can simply review and verify the generated invoices before transferring them into QuickBooks. In just a few clicks, the invoice is ready to be sent to students or customers, saving valuable time and effort.

“We understand the intricate challenges faced by flight schools in managing their billing processes,” said Kenneth Jeppesen, Founder and CEO at FlightLogger. “Our integration with QuickBooks aims to alleviate these challenges by providing a seamless, automated solution that empowers flight schools to focus on what they do best – delivering exceptional training experiences.”

The FlightLogger-QuickBooks integration is offered as an optional add-on to the FlightLogger software. Flight schools interested in harnessing the power of this innovative solution can reach out to FlightLogger for a personalized demonstration and pricing information.

Source: FlightLogger
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Textron Announces Latest Appointment for President & CEO of Textron eAviation

Textron Inc. announced that Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Global Parts & Distribution, at Textron Aviation, has been named President & CEO of Textron eAviation effective August 31, 2023.

Shortt has 27 years of experience with Textron Aviation, holding leadership positions across its sales and marketing and customer service functions. Most recently, she served as senior vice president, Global Parts & Distribution, and president of Able Aerospace and McCauley Propeller Systems. She has also served as senior vice president, Customer Service, senior vice president, Sales, and vice president, International Sales. Shortt will report to Scott C. Donnelly, Textron chairman & CEO.

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems.

Source: Textron
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FLYING Media Group Acquires AirlineGeeks Digital Media Site

FLYING Media Group has acquired AirlineGeeks, a digital media site that offers news, reviews, and content about the airline industry. AirlineGeeks delivers the latest airline and aviation news around the globe in real time, offering a unique vantage point for the “AvGeek.” With more than 25 contributors, AirlineGeeks is trafficked by aviation enthusiasts, as well as airline industry executives and analysts.

AirlineGeeks is the 20th aviation-related brand that FLYING Media Group has purchased in the past two years in a strategy to expand the world’s leading aviation content platform and serve an audience that spans from light sport to space and vintage to frontier.

“As a young boy, I fell in love with aviation while watching airliners take off and land near my house in Tennessee,” said Craig Fuller, CEO of FLYING Media Group (FMG). “I would make my parents drive me to Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport (KATL) to watch the commercial aircraft and stood in awe as they seemed to defy the laws of gravity. I am an AvGeek myself and can’t wait to build on the AirlineGeeks brand.”

FMG has been very active in acquiring brands that service the general aviation industry. While commercial aviation and GA are often thought of as distinct and separate markets, they have become more interdependent in recent years.

Commercial pilots often start their careers as GA pilots, and many of them retain their love for flying in small GA aircraft their entire lives. GA is also a test bed for new technologies and airframes that eventually make their way into commercial applications. With the emergence of air taxis and urban air mobility offerings that will blend commercial  with personal aviation, the two markets have never been more connected.

FMG is not just focused on the enthusiast side of the market but plans to use AirlineGeeks (airlinegeeks.com) as a foundation to build a premier business-to-business data, news, and market intelligence platform for the commercial aviation industry.

The global market size for the airline industry is more than $840 billion and is expected to grow by a compound annual rate of nearly 4 percent over the next decade.

“As people around the world become wealthier, they wish to travel,” said Fuller. “Commercial flight is unmatched in its ability to link the world and offer experiences that are only possible because of the efficiency of the global airline industry. Additionally, as supply chains continue to build resilience into their operations, global air cargo will experience exponential growth over the next few decades. This is what’s driving fast growth on an unprecedented scale.”

About FLYING Media Group

FLYING Media Group is the largest aviation media provider in the world, with content spanning 20 aviation-related brands, including FLYING, Plane & Pilot, KITPLANES, AVweb.com, AirlineGeeks, and Aircraft For Sale. With an audience of nearly 3 million monthly visitors and subscribers, the broad reach of the FMG platform is unmatched by any other aviation media source.

Source: FLYING Press Release

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