Market Intelligence: North America

Bye Aerospace and Electro.Aero Partner to Launch Fast-Charging Solution for eFlyer Fleet

USA – Bye Aerospace and Electro.Aero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 to jointly develop portable fast-charging solutions for the eFlyer fleet, aiming to accelerate the adoption of electric aircraft in the pilot training sector.

  • Partnership merges Bye Aerospace’s electric propulsion expertise with Electro.Aero’s portable charging technology.

  • Electro.Aero’s chargers:

    • 40kW and 80kW single-cable portable models.

    • 240kW dual-cable portable model enabling simultaneous charging of two aircraft in under 30 minutes.

  • Charging systems designed to improve aircraft utilisation rates and reduce operational downtime for flight schools, leasing operators, and private owners.

  • Bye Aerospace nearing completion of its full-scale eFlyer 2 prototype at Centennial Airport (KAPA), Colorado, with first flight approaching.

Statements

  • Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace: “As we prepare for our full-scale prototype’s inaugural flight, we’re thrilled to partner with Electro Aero… Our customers can finally meet the demanding pace of flight instruction with reliability, efficiency and drastically lower operating costs.”

  • Joshua Portlock, CEO of Electro.Aero: “We envision our portable fast chargers helping generate the many all-electric eFlyer flights needed to increase the rate of pilot training output for airlines, business aviation, and other uses.”

Source: Bye Aerospace

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Utah’s FLT Academy Unveils New Campus and In-House Testing Approval

Spanish Fork, Utah, USA – FLT Academy has opened a new flight training campus at Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field (KSPK), expanding its training capacity beyond its inaugural location at Skypark Airport (KBTF) in Bountiful, Utah.

  • The new facility includes a modern fleet of training aircraft, advanced flight simulators, and expanded classroom space.

  • FLT Academy has also secured FAA Examining Authority, allowing the school to conduct in-house practical tests — a change expected to significantly shorten training timelines for students.

  • The academy maintains a strategic training partnership with SkyWest Airlines, providing graduates with a clear pathway to regional airline employment.

FLT Academy is Utah’s largest, highest rated Part 141 pilot school with examining authority, specializing in career-track training.

Source: FLT Academy

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Select Aviation College Honours Top Students with CAE Montréal Visit

Canada – one of the country’s largest flight ttraining organisation’s Select Aviation College recently brought seven outstanding student pilots to CAE’s Montréal facilities as part of its La Sélection program, offering them first-hand exposure to professional-grade flight simulation technology.

  • La Sélection is a biennial tradition at Select Aviation College, recognising top-performing student pilots from February to June 2025 with an honorary plaque and industry-related experiences.

  • Such programs support Select Aviation’s mission to produce airline-ready pilots through not only structured training but also industry immersion.

In 2024 Select Aviation College had announced the program for its student pilots, offering them the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a full-flight simulator (FFS) of an Airbus A330 at CAE’s facilities.

Source: Select Aviation College

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Auburn University School of Aviation Names New Leader for Professional Flight Program in 2025

Alabama, USA – Auburn University School of Aviation has appointed Dr. David “Rock” Bottomlee as Director of Flight Education, placing him at the helm of one of the largest university-based aviation programs in the United States.

  • In his new role, Dr. Bottomlee will oversee the Professional Flight program and aircraft maintenance operations for 650 aviation students.

  • The program operates with a team of 120 certified flight instructors (CFIs) and 25 Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certified maintenance technicians.

  • Auburn’s training fleet comprises 65 Cessna Skyhawks and Piper Seminoles, supporting a mix of ab initio and advanced flight training.

Learn more about Auburn University School of Aviation or Dr. Bottomlee by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Dr. David Bottomlee (Auburn University)
Photo Credit: Auburn University

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US Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy Adds New Cessna Skyhawk to Centennial Airport Base

USA – Epic Flight Academy has expanded its training fleet at its Centennial Airport location with the addition of another brand-new Cessna Skyhawk.

Epic Flight Academy has over the last few years expanded its operational footprint across the United States with a total of nine FAA Part 141 Flight Schools and two FAA Part 147 Aircraft Mechanic Schools.

Flight training campuses are located in:

  • New Smyrna Beach (Florida)
  • Jacksonville (Florida)
  • Tallahassee (Florida)
  • Ocala (Florida)
  • Addison (Texas)
  • Englewood (Colorado)
  • St. George (Utah)
  • Tucson (Arizona)
  • Tuscaloosa (Alabama)

The group, which was founded in 1999, employs over 245 staff nationally, including over 118 flight instructors, and prioritizes the recruitment of Epic-trained instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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