Market Intelligence: North America

US Funding Solutions Provider Announces Partnerships with Flight Schools Including AeroGuard Flight Training Center

CU Student Choice, credit union service organization, representatives visted Phoenix, Arizona, United States to meet with two of the largest global flight training organisations, CAE and AeroGuard Flight Training Center. Both training organisations have partnered with APCU/Center Parc to help finance the next generation of pilots.

At the beginning of June 2024 global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States has shared a new agreement with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union (APCU/Center Parc) to provide additional financial lending and support options for individuals pursuing their professional pilot careers.

About APCU/Center Parc Credit Union
At APCU/Center Parc, providing our members first-class service has always been our priority. We’re a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative committed to helping hardworking people save money and prosper. For almost 100 years, we’ve stayed true to these beliefs. As Georgia’s oldest credit union, we’re proud of our tradition of service. Over the years, APCU/ Center Parc assets have grown from an initial investment of $2,505 to nearly $2.5 billion. Today, we’re one of the largest credit unions in the country. We’re proud to serve more than 105,000 members nationwide with a full complement of financial products and services designed to save them money.

About CU Student Choice

CU Student Choice is a credit union service organization (CUSO) that positions credit unions as leaders in education finance by offering a comprehensive solution that helps them deliver fair-value private education loans and corresponding financial education to students and families.

Source: Jillian Gajtka (CU Student Choice)
Photo Credit: AeroGuard Flight Training Center

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Global Leading Manufacturer for FTDs, MPS, Set to Participate in Two Upcoming Aviation Summit in June and July 2024

Netherlands headquartered MPS, which develops, manufactures, installs and maintains type specific fixed based simulators, announced it will actively participate in the following:

  • 2024 ALTA Safety Aviation Flight Ops & Training Summit
    MPS is an Official Sponsor and active participant of the ALTA Safety Aviation Flight Ops & Training Summit. MPS’s COO Michel van der Pijl will represent the team and will also speak on behalf of MPS.
    The summit will be held on June 18-20, 2024 in Lima, Peru.
  • 2024 Farnborough Airshow
    July 22nd – July 26th, 2024

Earlier this month MPS’s CEO took part in the mid-year Head of Training meeting held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

MPS specializes in the B737 NG, B737 MAX and the A320 CEO/NEO devices. For more information or to contact MPS check out MPS’s Profile on the AFM Supplier Directory.

Source: MPS
Photo Credit: MPS

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Air India Training Academy Highlights Two Pilot Training Partners AeroGuard Flight Training Center and L3Harris Flight Academy

India’s flag carrier Air India’s Training Academy, the 600,000 square foot campus in Gurugram will become one of the largest aviation training institutions in South East Asia, has highlighted two of its flight training partners with which it launched abinitio flight training cadetship programs earlier in 2024. “Soar higher with integrated learning experiences built on strong partnerships. We are proud to bring the Air India Cadet Pilot Program in collaboration with AeroGuard Flight Training Center and L3Harris Flight Academy.

With this partnership, we aim to offer cadets practical exposure from Day 1, guidance from highly experienced mentors, management seminars & much more for a seamless transition into our Air India group post-completion of the program.” stated Air India Training Academy.

To stay up to date with the latest announcements from the Air India Training Academy team – follow its LinkedIn Page.

Air India is planning to grow its fleet by 3x  and which according to its CEO Campell Wilson will on average, induct one aircraft joining the fleet every six days throughout 2024.

Source: Air India Training Academy

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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Launches ‘Excellence in Pilot-Training Planning’ Video Series

Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, has launched a new video series to showcase its offering to the different pilot training industry stakeholders.

“Aeroplanned is relatively new and unique in the industry, which can make it challenging to explain its full scope. Our key focus is to seamlessly connect the pilot training pipeline, ensuring smooth student progress and optimal outcomes for all involved. But what does that actually look like?

We thought it would be good to showcase some of our favourite features and how they tackle significant issues within the flight training industry.

First up: Identifying delayed students (with an intro to our new ‘Cohorts’ feature!)

In the flight training world, delays are all too common. Whether due to variable weather, cancellations, resource bottlenecks, or repeated lessons, keeping student pilots on track is complex. That’s where Aeroplanned comes in. Our new ‘Cohorts’ feature provides a comprehensive view of student progress, enabling proactive problem-solving to keep everyone on schedule.

Watch the video here to see how Aeroplanned uniquely uncovers flight training delays and provides detailed insights into student progress.

Our timelines offer both a high-level overview and detailed information. This ensures that flight schools, their customers, and partner airlines have the clarity needed to identify delays quickly and efficiently.

Why is this visibility so valuable?

  •  For Flight Schools: Streamlined operations and enhanced student management.
  • For Students: Clear, transparent progress tracking.
  • For Partner Airlines: Confidence in training timelines and cadet readiness.

With the issues identified, next up in our features review we’ll show you some of our effective tools to manage these delays and optimise resource utilisation.”

Source: Aeroplanned

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US Flight School Announces 2024 Appointment for Chief Helicopter Flight Instructor

Silverhawk Aviation Academy, a flight school based in Idaho, USA, has appointed Kalan Jones as the newest Chief Helicopter Flight Instructor. Kalan started as a student in the academy in 2015, and then began instructing there in 2018 and left to find his way in the aviation world in the fall of 2020, and now he’s back.

Silverhawk is a top-rate, Part 141 airplane and helicopter school located in Caldwell, Idaho, offering Private and Commercial Pilot Certificates, Certified Flight Instructor Certificates (CFI, CFII), Instrument Ratings, and other specialized training.

Source: Silverhawk Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: Silverhawk Aviation Academy

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Pilot Training Facilitator FlyBound Specializes in Pilot Training with Dual FAA and EASA Programs

Madrid, Spain headquartered FlyBound has been launched with the mission of providing aspiring pilots with unparalleled training opportunities that meet the highest standards set by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It’s offering are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today’s dynamic aviation industry.

What sets FlyBound apart is its unique approach to training, which combines the best of both worlds. Students have the opportunity to train in two diverse locations: Naples, Florida, USA, and Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. By offering training under both FAA and EASA standards, FlyBound ensures that its students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for success in any aviation environment.

Furthermore, the training program culminates in Madrid, where students undergo the Advanced Pilot Program and Multi-Crew Cooperation (APPS/MCC) training. This final phase of training not only solidifies their skills but also provides them with invaluable real-world experience in a multicultural setting.

At FlyBound, the team is committed to providing the highest quality training to its students. The guided modular path ensures that students receive additional training as they acquire more licenses and ratings, allowing them to continuously improve and grow as pilots.

Overall, FlyBound offers aspiring pilots a unique opportunity to receive top-notch training that is both comprehensive and culturally enriching. The program sets a new standard for aviation training and prepares students for successful careers in the aviation industry.

FlyBound operates using an alliance of partners including:

  • Naples Air Center – a flight training organisation in Florida
  • Bristol Ground School – offering the most advanced EASA and CAA UK ATPL Ground Training
  • Fly in Spain – a flight training organisation in Spain
  • International Aviation Training – advanced simulator training center specializing in type ratings and MCC/APS

Source: FlyBound
Photo Credit: FlyBound

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of May 2024

In May 2024, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 53 aircraft to 34 customers
    • 1 A220-100
    • 5 A220-300
    • 19 A320neo
    • 22 A321neo
    • 2 A330-900
    • 3 A350-900
    • 1 A350-1000
  • Secured 27 orders
    • 7 A321neo
    • 20 A330-900
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 256 aircraft to 58 customers.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

See last month’s order here.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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