Market Intelligence: North America

Flight School Management Platform Four Forces is AeroSummit 2025 Title Sponsor

Las Vegas, USA – Stratus Financial has announced Four Forces and King Schools as the title sponsors for AeroSummit 2025, an aviation education and training summit scheduled for May 21–22, 2025, at Wynn Las Vegas, with an offsite Aircraft Demo Day on May 23. The event is designed for flight schools, certified flight instructors (CFIs), aviation suppliers, and students, focusing on key industry challenges and innovations.

  • The event will feature expert speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at shaping the future of flight training and operations.
  • The summit’s theme is “Partnering for a New Era of Flight Training & Operations in an Evolving Market: What’s Driving the Change in Flight School Training?”
  • Four Forces, a flight school management software provider, offers tools such as scheduling, maintenance tracking, student progress monitoring, and integrated payment processing, catering to both Part 61 and 141 operations.
  • King Schools, renowned for its comprehensive pilot training programs, will have its co-founders, John and Martha King, deliver a keynote address titled “The Kings on Your Winning Strategy: Play with TNT” on May 22.
  • The event will culminate with AeroQuest on May 23 at Chennault Flying Service, offering attendees hands-on experiences with aircraft demonstrations and vendor showcases

To learn more about Four Forces check out its AFM interview here.

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Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise to Participate in CARIBAVIA 2025 Aviation Summit

Global – Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise and Intercontinental Aviation Academy, the Middle East and European flight training group, will participate in the upcoming CARIBAVIA 2025 aviation summit, taking place from June 10 to 12, 2025.

The summit will feature keynote sessions, workshops, and strategic forums, all set in the scenic Caribbean setting of St. Barth, promoting open dialogue on the future of flight training, infrastructure development, and regional connectivity

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise
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Aeroplanned Enhances Special Events Report for Flight Schools

Global – Aeroplanned, a popular flight training organisation resource planning software provider, has rolled out key improvements to its Special Events Report, a feature aimed at solving one of the most complex aspects of training administration—scheduling flight tests.

“Aeroplanned’s latest changes to the Special Events Report are going to make a real difference for our operation. Being able to see exactly when students will be ready for their flight tests means we can book examiners with as much notice as possible – minimizing delays and ensuring the right students get scheduled at the right times.” – Robert R., Chief Revenue Officer, Kilo Charlie Aviation

  • The enhanced Special Events Report provides training teams with clear, actionable insights into student readiness, enabling them to plan examiner bookings with greater accuracy and lead time

  • These updates are designed to reduce delays and inefficiencies commonly caused by the unpredictable nature of student progress and limited examiner availability

  • The improvements help eliminate the “guessing game” associated with coordinating flight tests, offering a more structured, data-driven approach for planning critical assessments

  • The feature supports Aeroplanned’s broader mission to streamline training operations and provide flight schools with tools that improve resource allocation and scheduling precision

Source: Aeroplanned
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Acron Aviation Appoints Vice President M&A and Strategy as of April 2025

Global – Acron Aviation has appointed Mr Bryan Wood as its new Vice President, M&A and Strategy as of April 2025.

Located in the UK, US, Thailand and India, Acron Aviation continues the mission that embodies its enterprising spirit: innovate to create safer skies. Drawing on its rich heritage, Acron Aviation aims to establish itself as an unconventional, top tier, partner of choice for our customers in avionics, airline training solutions, and flight data intelligence. With its integrated portfolio of products, services, and aftermarket solutions the company supports the entire life cycle of a platform, offering flexible solutions to meet diverse customer needs.

  • Avionics: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified products that enhance safety and situational awareness.
  • Training Systems: A portfolio of pilot simulation devices and training solutions that delivers the development and supply of flight crew to support the future growth plans of our airline customers.
  • Training Services: A global training center and academy footprint offering specialized training partnerships to airlines and future pilots who aspire to achieve world class professional pilot standards in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Flight Data Intelligence: Empowering safer, more efficient flight operations through end-to-end data services that unlock real business intelligence.

On March 31, 2025, the L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions embarked on a new chapter as part of Acron Aviation.

Source: Bryan Wood (Acron Aviation)

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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne Promotes Debi Unwin to Group Head of Compliance

United Kingdom – Skyborne, a global pilot training group which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and the United States, has promoted Debi Unwin as their new Group Head of Compliance as of February 2025. Previously holding the role of Safety and Compliance Monitoring Manager the new role will see the overseeing of compliance across all Skyborne bases (including two in the United Kingdom and one in the USA).

Source: Debi Unwin (Skyborne)

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Propair Flight Releases Shark 600 for MSFS

Hungary – Propair Flight, in collaboration with Wingman Aviation, is proud to unveil the Shark 600 – a highly detailed digital twin designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024. Created to blend immersive technology with aviation and flight training, the Shark 600 offers flight sim enthusiasts and aspiring pilots a unique opportunity to build their skills in the digital skies.

Available from mid-April to mid-May at a special launch price of just €5.00, the aircraft can be downloaded via the Propair Flight Webshop. It will also be coming soon to the MSFS Marketplace and other major flight sim platforms.

To support the launch, two trailers (Europe and Australia versions) are available for use, with additional short clips provided upon request:

Source: Propair Flight
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Acron Aviation and Market-Leading Test Specialists Spherea Tests & Services Enter into Long-Term Agreement

St. Petersburg, Fla., USA – Acron Aviation has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Spherea Tests & Services (Spherea) for its recorder and surveillance products.

This agreement utilizes Spherea’s cutting-edge ATEC© Series, found in most aeronautical workshops across the globe, to facilitate ‘Return to Service’ testing of Acron Aviation recorders and Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) – a joint venture between Acron Aviation and Thales – products.

This multi-year collaboration leverages the strengths of both organizations to develop and bring to market cutting-edge equipment to test, repair, and overhaul Acron Aviation equipment.

Ron Nye, Director, Product Management at Acron Aviation. “This agreement underscores both parties’ dedication to safety and empowers more licensed airlines and authorized repair centers across the globe with innovative, highly effective test equipment that streamlines workflows and minimizes aircraft downtime.”

The first jointly developed test solution, due to roll-out later in the year, will facilitate Acron Aviation’s SRVIVR25 recorder product line, with market-leading Traffic Collision Avoidance System, T3CAS, and legacy FA2100 Data Recorders to follow in 2026.

Loup Foussereau, Managing Director at Spherea US. “We are excited to sign this multi-year partnership with Acron Aviation. By combining our cutting-edge testing capabilities with Acron Aviation’s state-of-the-art technology, we look forward to playing a key role in the continued evolution of aeronautical equipment testing, ensuring the highest levels of quality and reliability are maintained for aircraft operators worldwide.”

SRVIVR25 is a 25-hour cockpit voice recorder standard on all new Airbus platforms and widely retrofitted across airline fleets. It is valued for its reliability and functionality.

About Acron Aviation
Acron Aviation is strategically aligned to deliver world-leading commercial aviation solutions designed to serve aircraft operators and airframe manufacturers across the globe. Our expertise extends to multiple facets of commercial aviation from OEM certified avionics to state-of-the-art simulation devices, best-in-class pilot training and market-leading flight data analytics. With a global footprint, we are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions that enhance our customers operations and further our mission of innovating to create safer skies.

About Spherea Tests & Services
Spherea group has a worldwide reach with offices in countries across Europe, North America and Asia. It offers testing solutions to increase the availability and operability of critical systems across aeronautics, defence, transport and energy.

Source: Acron Aviation
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Vrgineers Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation XR Flight Simulation Solutions

Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA – Dedicated Computing, a leading provider of embedded computing systems for simulation, training, and mission-critical applications, announced a strategic partnership with Vrgineers, an innovator in professional virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) technologies for pilot training. The companies will jointly develop and market integrated solution bundles that combine Vrgineers’ cutting-edge XR headsets and flight simulators with Dedicated Computing’s powerful, compact computing platforms.

This collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of ultra-immersive training environments that are portable, scalable, and capable of delivering high-fidelity simulation at the point of need – from classroom settings to forward-deployed environments. The bundled solutions are built around Dedicated Computing’s A9xxx series simulation engines and optimized to drive the demanding compute requirements of Vrgineers’ XTAL and Somnium VR1 headsets and advanced simulation systems.

“Partnering with Dedicated Computing allows us to deliver fully integrated extended reality simulation solutions that meet the highest demands for performance, reliability, and mobility,” said Marek Polcak, Co-founder and CEO of Vrgineers. “Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mixed reality flight training – bringing lifelike realism and mission-readiness to more environments, faster than ever.”

Dedicated Computing’s platforms are purpose-built to support extended reality (XR) environments, including flight simulators that replicate real-world physics, instrumentation, and multi-sensory feedback. Made in the USA, the A9xxx series features small form factor, ruggedized hardware with high-performance Intel® processors and NVIDIA® GPUs, making them ideal for both portable trainers and fixed simulator installations.

“As the simulation and training industry moves toward more agile and immersive environments, our partnership with Vrgineers ensures customers can count on seamless, pre-integrated solutions that deliver uncompromised performance anywhere,” said Phil Spivey, CEO of Dedicated Computing. “We’re proud to align with Vrgineers to shape the future of pilot training.”

The new bundled solutions will be available for commercial and military customers seeking TAA-compliant scalable simulation capabilities that reduce costs and maximize trainee preparedness. Both companies will feature joint offerings at upcoming industry events and tradeshows throughout 2025.

About Vrgineers
Vrgineers is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced, TAA-compliant virtual and mixed reality XTAL and Somnium VR1 headsets, along with simulators specialized for professional pilot and defense training. Our headset portfolio includes the XTAL 3 VR, XTAL 3 NEO, XTAL 3 CAVU, and the Somnium VR1 VR and MR headset, each designed for unmatched immersion and performance. In simulators, we offer the ultra-compact Portable Trainer, the reconfigurable Generic Classroom and Classroom Trainer, and the customizable Custom Trainer, adaptable for a variety of flight, racing, and land force applications.

About Dedicated Computing
We power the world’s most important devices: Equipment that saves lives and trains professionals to do the same – with innovative, secure, reliable, and customizable computing solutions.

Dedicated Computing engineers standard and custom computing platforms that the world’s leading equipment manufacturers rely on for performance, product consistency and long lifecycles.

Source: Vrgineers
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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Bye Aerospace

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Rod Zastrow – CEO and President at Bye Aerospace, training aircraft manufacturer of the world’s first-ever purpose-designed, FAA part 23 certified all-electric training aircraft.

The conversation covers:

  • Industry Leadership: Bye Aerospace leads the industry in developing the first all-electric, FAA Part 23 certified training aircraft, helping shape the innovative future of aviation. Rod Zastrow, CEO Bye Aerospace, brings a rich international background in aviation training, aerospace engineering, after a distinguished military aviation career. Bye Aerospace fields a leadership team exceptional in its target market requirements, design, certification, production, and proven success.
  • Economic and Environmental Benefits of Electric Aircraft: Bye Aerospace (US based) stands at the forefront of electric Aviation innovation. The eFlyer series of fixed-wing aircraft is meticulously designed to disrupt general aviation, starting with the crucial Aviation Training sector. Our mission is to deliver the first FAA-certified, zero-emission, highly cost-effective, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced aircraft. The eFlyer series offers up to 80% reduction in operating costs compared to legacy training aircraft, thanks to simplified maintenance and lower energy expenses. This economic advantage not only benefits flight schools financially but also makes flight training more accessible to students. Its all-composite structure and absence of fossil fuels or emissions make it an environmentally and economically superior training solution.
  • Global Demand and Strategic Partnerships: With over 1,000 pre-orders, Bye Aerospace has attracted clients worldwide, including the U.S., Europe, Australia, and recently India. Bye Aerospace sees strong international interest—about 45% of commitments are from outside the U.S. Their clients are drawn not just to the low operating costs, but also to the aircraft’s low noise levels, minimal maintenance, and zero emissions—solving key pain points for flight schools.
  • Key Features of eFlyer: The eFlyer is a fully electric, clean-sheet training aircraft meticulously engineered for efficiency, safety, and performance. Its all-composite airframe makes it lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and structurally durable, while its Safran electric propulsion system eliminates the need for frequent engine maintenance. With an estimated operating cost of just $35 per flight hour, it offers flight schools a potential 75–80% reduction in hourly expenses compared to traditional trainers.
  • Vision for the Future: Bye Aerospace aims to lead the electric aircraft sector with a clean-sheet design approach. The company aims to expand into adjacent markets beyond pilot training, including regional air mobility and military missions. Rod envisions the company becoming a market leader by continually evolving its products and services to meet emerging client and regulatory needs, supported by strategic partnerships and cutting-edge talent.

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