Market Intelligence: North America

US Flight School PEA Highlights 2025 Campaign for Flight School Transfer Students

Florida, United States – based flight training group Phoenix East Aviation (PEA), is actively promoting its support program for students transferring from other flight schools, offering incentives such as waived registration fees and potential credit for previously logged flight hours.

Key features of PEA are:

  • Nationally accredited
  • M1 & F1 Visa APproved
  • In-house Check Rides
  • Sallie Mae Approved Loan Provider
  • Academic Degree Options

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States based Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) has been providing flight training for over 50 years. Its main campus is located at Daytona Beach International Airport, a Satellite facility in Ft Lauderdale where they are the flight training provider for Broward College, and an Auxiliary training facility in Flagler Beach that specializes in accelerated training. PEA is equipped with over 70 aircraft.

Source: Phoenix East Aviation
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Tecnam Announces Order from Lessor Nesher Aviation for 10 Aircraft for Florida FTO

Italy & USA – Tecnam is proud to announce that Nesher Aviation has placed an order for 10 Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft to support Florida Flyers Flight Academy’s growing training operations. This strategic investment marks a major milestone in the modernization of Florida Flyers’ fleet, reinforcing its commitment to providing top-tier pilot training with the most advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft available today.

The first Tecnam P-Mentor from this order will be delivered in November 2025, with additional deliveries continuing as part of a long-term fleet expansion plan spanning the next three years.

P-Mentor: The Future of Flight Training

The Tecnam P-Mentor is a next-generation, two-seat, single-engine trainer aircraft designed to set a new standard in flight training. Offering unparalleled efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, it is the preferred choice for flight schools worldwide.

Key features of the P-Mentor include:

  • Advanced Avionics – Equipped with the Garmin G3X Touch avionics suite, providing real-world training with cutting-edge digital cockpit technology.
  • Fuel Efficiency & Sustainability – Powered by the Rotax 912iSc engine, the P-Mentor boasts significantly lower fuel consumption, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
  • Enhanced Safety & Reliability – Constructed with an all-metal airframe and designed for superior handling and durability, ensuring maximum safety for student pilots.
  • Cost-Effective Operations – The P-Mentor’s low maintenance requirements and fuel-efficient performance make it one of the most economical training aircraft on the market.

Tecnam, Nesher, and Florida Flyers: A Shared Vision for the Future of Aviation Training

The partnership between Nesher Aviation and Florida Flyers Flight Academy represents a mutual dedication to innovation and excellence in pilot training. By investing in modern, efficient aircraft, both organizations are ensuring that student pilots receive the highest-quality education and hands-on flight experience with state-of-the-art technology.

Reuven Hahn, Managing Member of Nesher Aviation, expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration: “We are thrilled to support Florida Flyers Flight Academy’s expansion with this investment in the Tecnam P-Mentor. Our goal is to provide student pilots with the best tools available to prepare them for successful careers in aviation, and the P-Mentor is the perfect aircraft to achieve this.”

Tecnam’s Managing Director, Giovanni Pascale Langer, also commented on the order: “The P-Mentor has been a game-changer for flight training worldwide, and we are honored that Nesher Aviation and Florida Flyers Flight Academy have chosen Tecnam for their ambitious fleet expansion. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to providing sustainable, high-performance solutions for the next generation of aviators.”

Rainer Pereira Da Silva, CEO & President of Florida Flyers Flight Academy, emphasized the importance of this investment: “The addition of these Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft marks a new era for our flight school. With these state-of-the-art aircraft, we are not only expanding our fleet but also enhancing the overall training experience for our students. Our mission is to equip our pilots with the best training tools available, and this investment in Tecnam aligns perfectly with that goal.”

Tradition, innovation and vision. These factors are taking Tecnam to new horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam offers the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools using Tecnam’s single and twin engine fleet can save up to 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence – a 60% reduction compared to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin.

About Nesher Aviation
Nesher Aviation, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, specializes in aircraft leasing and fleet management solutions, providing flight schools and aviation organizations with modern, cost-effective, and reliable aircraft. With a focus on supporting the next generation of pilots, Nesher Aviation is dedicated to equipping training institutions with the latest aviation technology.

About Florida Flyers Flight Academy
Florida Flyers Flight Academy, based in St. Augustine, Florida, is a globally recognized flight training institution committed to producing highly skilled pilots. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation, Florida Flyers offers comprehensive flight training programs, from private pilot certification to commercial and airline transport pilot training.

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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ALSIM Launches its Piper Series with the First of its Kind AL100i Pilot 100i Flight Simulator

Global – ALSIM is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new Piper Series with the AL100i. The simulator was designed to replicate the Piper Pilot® 100i, which is one of the most popular training aircraft in the United States of America.

The AL100i is designed to be a close replica of the Pilot 100i developed by Piper –a highly regarded three seat, valued-priced trainer. The simulator is designed to FTD Level 5 standards, offering a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor station, active control loading, and a specific flight model based on aircraft flight characteristics.

The AL100i is equipped with an immersive visual system featuring 3 projectors, delivering an unequaled 210×55° field of view.

Additionally, the simulator is equipped with the original G3X and GNX375 manufactured by Garmin®. This integration guarantees an impressive level of performance, features and ergonomics, built to mimick what’s found in the actual aircraft, a world first for the Pilot 100i platform.

To meet the specific needs of different training environments, the AL100i is available in different options regarding size and configuration, allowing flight schools to choose the version best suited to their programs and budget.

Jean-Paul Monnin, Co-founder and President of ALSIM, states: “We’re proud of the product we are bringing to market. The AL100i represents a major step forward in training solutions for one of the most important aircraft in the U.S. We are glad this much-anticipated development will bring flight training programs that use the AL100i an increased level of efficiency and are looking forward to seeing the success it provides their students.“

Flight schools such as Paragon Flight Training and Rocky Mountain College have already placed their trust in ALSIM by integrating the AL100i into their training programs.

About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators. ALSIM is well recognized for its experience and know-how since 1994. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. ALSIM’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our clients’ needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology. Today, we have more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

Source: ALSIM
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Flight Schedule Pro Announces Partnership with Sallie Mae to Redefine Student Financing for Flight Training

USA – Flight Schedule Pro, the aviation industry’s most widely used platform for training operations, has partnered with Sallie Mae to offer students responsible financing options as they track their training milestones on their path to becoming pilots.

This exclusive partnership offers approved schools in all 50 states a trusted private student lending option for qualified students. In addition to using Flight Schedule Pro for scheduling, training, and billing, students will be able to track their Sallie Mae private student loan disbursements throughout their program, providing a fully integrated student experience—from loan to logbook. The partnership also enhances analytics for flight schools and instructors, improving coaching, graduation rates, and operations.

“Flight schools are the backbone of our industry, and their work is nothing short of heroic,” said Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro. “As pilots ourselves, we know what it takes to chase the dream of flight—and we build every solution with that journey in mind. By partnering with Sallie Mae, a trusted and well-capitalized lender, we ensure students have the opportunity to reach their first destination: the right seat of a professional cockpit.”

For decades, aspiring pilots have faced financial hurdles, with little transparency or predictability in how funds were used. Now, Flight Schedule Pro and Sallie Mae are partnering to deliver a new model—one that mirrors the standards and structure of modern higher education.

“This collaboration brings responsible, career-focused lending and new levels of transparency to flight training at a critical moment for the industry,” said Patrick Freeman, senior vice president and general manager of private student lending and deposits at Sallie Mae. “We’re proud to play a role in helping aspiring aviators access the tools they need to stay on track and complete their programs with confidence.”

Running a flight school today means juggling far more than aircraft and airspace—it’s about maximizing fleet utilization, ensuring CFI performance, increasing student throughput, and delivering on career outcomes. Yet without a consistent benchmark for training success, schools have lacked the data to grow efficiently. Flight Schedule Pro is changing that. By working hand-in-hand with our flight school partners, we’re creating a new performance framework for aviation training—one that helps schools track outcomes, optimize resources, and build sustainable, student-first operations.

Together, we are setting a new standard in aviation training and financing — mirroring the accessibility and structure of traditional higher education. “This is a milestone moment,” said Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro. “Student pilots deserve more than a loan—they deserve a flight plan for their career. By embedding loan tracking into the heart of the training journey, we’re not only making it easier to access flight training, we’re creating accountability for both students and schools.”

Flight Schedule Pro is the only platform that tracks student progress at scale, and with the trust of the nation’s top flight schools. In Q1 2025 alone, over 70 new schools joined the platform. The integration and student progress dashboards were built and tested in collaboration with the needs of Part 141 flight schools.

Flight schools already using the new integration are seeing the impact firsthand—both operationally and financially: “We used to spend hours every month chasing down student loan details across multiple portals. Now, having everything in one place—with a clear view of each student’s financial standing—not only saves time but gives us confidence in the accuracy of our data. This is a transformative improvement to our accounting process.”

Statement:

  • Keara Neifach, Director of Operations, ATD Flight Systems “This is the first solution that truly connects the dots between student training and financing. It’s a whole new level of visibility and control.“
  • Robert Ferree, CEO, High Flight Academy “The program’s staged rollout is already underway, with early adopters beginning implementation. Interested flight schools ready to transform how they support career-focused students are encouraged to complete [this form] to express interest and secure a spot in the rollout.“

About Flight Schedule Pro
Flight Schedule Pro is the leading platform for flight training operations, trusted by more than 1,400 flight schools and academies around the world—including institutions that train pilots for major airlines like United, American, Delta, and British Airways. The platform supports over 60,000 student pilots and 16,000 instructors annually, helping them manage scheduling, progress tracking, and operations across 12,000+ aircraft. Now part of the Flight Schedule Pro ecosystem, LogTen Pilot Logbook is the most downloaded and awarded digital logbook in aviation, with more than 300,000 pilots relying on it to manage their careers. Flight Schedule Pro is the most complete, scalable, and trusted ecosystem in aviation education.

Source: Flight Schedule Pro

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Boeing Delivers 45 Jets in April 2025 – Gains Momentum

United States – Boeing delivered 45 commercial aircraft in April 2025, nearly doubling its April 2024 figure of 24, as the U.S. manufacturer continues efforts to stabilize output.

  • The deliveries included 29 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with major customers including United Airlines (8), Ryanair (5), and Southwest Airlines (5).

  • The company also delivered eight 787 Dreamliners, four 777 freighters, three 767s, and one 777 freighter

  • Boeing has delivered 175 aircraft in the first four months of 2025, including 133 737 MAXs, 21 787s, and 11 777 freighters.

  • April marked the fourth consecutive month of Boeing delivering more than 40 jets.

  • Boeing recorded eight new gross orders in April (all for the 737 MAX), bringing its 2025 total to 249 gross orders and 212 net orders, with a backlog of 5,643 orders after accounting adjustments.

Source: Boeing
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