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Epic Flight Academy Graduates First A&P Class from CVG Campus After 19-Month Program

Kentucky, USA – Epic Flight Academy has graduated its first cohort of Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Aircraft Mechanics from its Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) campus. Seventeen students completed the FAA Part 147 programme on 4 December 2025, marking a major milestone for Epic’s expanding maintenance-training division.

  • The graduating class began training in April 2024, one year after Epic broke ground on the CVG facility. The 19-month training curriculum consisted primarily of hands-on instruction, with students conducting maintenance, inspection, and repair work on actual aircraft in accordance with FAA standards.

  • Epic currently employs 12 full-time instructors at the CVG site and trains approximately 100 students, reflecting strong regional demand for certificated mechanics.

  • Many graduates already have jobs secured, reinforcing the high placement potential of FAA Part 147 programmes amid nationwide shortages of A&P-qualified technicians.

  • The next CVG class is scheduled to begin on 16 February 2026, with applicants able to pre-qualify online.

  • In addition to its CVG programme, Epic operates an Aircraft Mechanic School at its New Smyrna Beach, Florida campus and ten FAA Part 141 pilot training schools across the United States, positioning the organisation as a multi-discipline aviation-training provider.

Statements

  • Josh Rawlins, COO & Aircraft Mechanic Program Director, Epic Flight Academy “We broke ground here in April 2023. This class of students began one year later in April 2024. To see them graduate now, fully qualified as A&Ps, is a real thrill.”

  • Jon Luck, CVG Campus Director“These students trained for 19 months. Most of the training is hands-on and working on actual aircraft. They learned how to inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft to FAA standards.”

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Leading Provider of Fire Trainers Flame Aviation Installs V9000 Commander Fire Trainer for SkyWest Airlines in Denver

Netherlands – headquartered Flame Aviation has announced the installation of a new V9000 Commander next-generation fire trainer for SkyWest Airlines in Denver. The V9000 Commander is a state-of-the-art fire trainer designed for aviation firefighting and safety training.

Flame Aviation is recognized as the industry standard in fire trainers, making it the preferred choice for airlines and training centers worldwide. The sophisticed, high-quality and reliable fire trainers are trusted globally to deliver effective and realistic fire training.

Source: Flame Aviation
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Skyborne Welcomes New IndiGo Cadets in December 2025

India & USA – global flight training group Skyborne, which operates bases in the USA and United Kingdom, has welcomed nine (9) new IndiGo cadets to its Vero Beach, Florida Campus. This follows Skyborne celebrating its largest ever intake of cadets from the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, as 41 aspiring pilots sign Letters of Intent (LoIs) at a ceremony in Gurgaon in October 2025.

As IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, proceeds on its path of global expansion and growth, the regular intake at Skyborne reflects its significant role in producing airline-ready cadets. It also underscores Skyborne’s mission to encourage diversity in the flight deck, with almost 20% of the latest intake being female. Since the programme began in 2019, women have made up more than 15% of Skyborne’s IndiGo cadets – nearly triple the global average of 5.8%.

The new recruits will begin training at Skyborne’s base in Vero Beach, Florida, before returning to India for licence conversion and type rating. Upon completion, they will take up positions as A320 Junior First Officers with India’s leading airline, IndiGo.

Source: Skyborne

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US Flight School Integrates PlaneEnglish’s ARSim into Curriculum to Build Confident ATC Communication Skills

California, USA – Ascent Aviation Academy, an FAA Part 61 flight training provider based at Van Nuys Airport, has integrated the ARSim Aviation Radio Simulator into its training curriculum in partnership with PlaneEnglish, enhancing student readiness in radio communication — one of the most persistent challenges in early flight training. The collaboration reflects a growing emphasis on modern training tools to build real-world skills before students enter the cockpit.

  • ARSim, developed by PlaneEnglish, provides scenario-based ATC communication training, enabling students to practice phraseology, timing, and situational awareness in a controlled, feedback-driven environment.

  • Ascent Aviation Academy’s use of ARSim supports proactive skill development, reducing student anxiety and increasing communication proficiency before in-air instruction.

  • The integration empowers students to take ownership of their learning, enabling more efficient and confident in-flight lessons.

Ascent Aviation Academy states it is Los Angeles’s largest flight training organisation.

Source: PlaneEnglish
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