Market Intelligence: North America

NAFI Summit 2024 Postponed In the Wake of Hurricane Milton’s Potential Impact

he National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has postponed NAFI Summit scheduled for October 15-17, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.

NAFI issued the following statement regarding the event:

“Among the best-known safety challenges in aviation are the ‘go/no-go’ decision and mission- driven ‘get-there-itis.’ As flight instructors, we teach clients to recognize these tendencies and use risk management to stay safe.

“Those lessons also apply to NAFI Summit.

“Hurricane Milton is fast approaching Florida. Although landfall is expected on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the strength of this storm is likely to create greater-than-usual hazards for other parts of the state, including Daytona Beach.

“The NAFI Summit planning team has carefully evaluated all available information. As with any aviation activity, we realize we might have perfect weather by this time next week, and Milton’s aftermath could be less than it is currently forecast to be. For the sake of those living in Florida, we hope that will be the case.

“Our top priority is to keep everyone safe. The aftermath of this storm will likely cause transportation issues for attendees and exhibitors. Also, we want to free up resources like hotels and rental cars for Florida residents impacted by this hurricane. We have therefore decided to postpone NAFI Summit.

“We are in touch with the staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University concerning alternative dates. We will advise everyone of the new schedule as soon as possible. In the meantime, please be patient as we work through the administrative details arising from this situation.

“We regret the inconvenience to everyone involved, but we all know the cliché: It is far better to be on the ground wishing to be flying rather than to be aloft in a storm we could have avoided.”

For more information about the Summit, please visit the event website.

Source: NAFI
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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE Invites Aspiring Pilot to Apply for CAE’s Airline Pathway Program in Phoenix, USA

Phoenix, Arizona operates CAE’s largest flight training base through which it offers the CAE Airline Pathway Program. The training group has now shared on social media – inviting aspiring pilots to apply to this program. The 56 weeks part 141 course includes:

  • 100 hours FAA Ground School (PPL, IR, CPL)
  • 148 hours Single Engine aircraft trainer
  • 32 hours Multi-Engine aircraft trainer
  • 33.2 hours Flight Simulators

Costing:

  • Airline Pilot Pathway – Phoenix (Domestic Pathway) US$86,500

  • Airline Pilot Pathway – Phoenix (International Pathway) US$92,750

    including advanced maneuver training (stalls & spins) as well as time building up to a total of 200 hours total time

CAE’s Airline Pathway Program offers access to premium, air-conditioned aircraft equipped with a digital avionics suite. Trainees will have access to 8 simulators and a team of fully qualified instructors.

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: CAE

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L3Harris Airline Academy Welcomes 2 Large New Classes of Trainee Pilots in October 2024

United Kingdom headquartered L3Harris Airline Academy, which operates flight training operations both in the UK and in the US, is pleased to announce the commencement of training for its latest two classes of students in the United Kingdom. These future pilots will begin an extensive six-month program focused on theoretical knowledge, followed by flight training in Sanford, Florida.

Source: L3Harris Airline Academy
Photo Credit: L3Harris Airline Academy

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Flight School Management Software Flight Schedule Pro Reports Strong Industry Presence with 1,100+ Flight Schools

USA headquartered Flight Schedule Pro, a leading provider of flight operations software for flight schools, has released its latest statistics, underscoring its extensive reach within the aviation training industry. The platform is widely used across various flight training organizations, contributing significantly to the efficiency of daily flight operations.

  • Over 1,100 flight schools worldwide are utilizing Flight Schedule Pro’s software.
  • The platform supports more than 12,400 instructors.
  • It manages over 11,400 flights per day, streamlining scheduling and operational efficiency.
  • More than 45,000 subscribers use the integrated LogTen, a professional pilot logbook software.

About Flight Schedule Pro
Flight Schedule Pro, based in Kansas City, USA, provides cloud-based software solutions for managing flight operations. The platform caters to flight schools, universities, and aviation training centers, optimizing scheduling, instructor management, and more.

Source: Flight Schedule Pro
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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of September 2024

In September 2024, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 50 aircraft to 29 customers
    • 1 A220-100
    • 4 A220-300
    • 1 A319neo
    • 12 A320neo
    • 28 A321neo
    • 1 A330-900
    • 2 A350-900
    • 1 A350-1000
  • Secured 235 orders
    • 35 A320neo
    • 190 A321neo
    • 5 A350-900
    • 5 A350-1000
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 497 aircraft to 77 customers.

See last month’s stats here.

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

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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