Market Intelligence: North America

US Flight Training Group Announces 2025 Appointment for Managing Flight Instructor

Orlando, USA – Samuel Steinhouse has taken on a new role as Managing Flight Instructor at ATP Flight School, the largest flight training group in the USA. In this leadership position, Steinhouse will contribute to shaping the next generation of pilots through his expertise, mentorship, and operational oversight.

ATP Flight School, the nation’s leading supplier of airline pilots, will expand its fleet with 61 factory-new aircraft in 2025. The deliveries include:

  • 54 Cessna 172 Skyhawks, equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics
  • 7 Piper Seminoles featuring Garmin G1000 flight decks

Source: Samuel Steinhouse
Photo Credit: ATP Flight School (shown as meta image)

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National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Welcomes New Column By Aviation Educator Brian Schiff

USA — The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) welcomes aviation educator, flight instructor, and airline pilot Brian Schiff to its roster of columnists for its portfolio of publications.

Titled CFI Care, the new educational column will debut on May 28, 2025, in its eMentor newsletter. The monthly column offers bite-sized nuggets of knowledge from aviation educator and NAFI board member Brian Schiff.

Schiff draws from 21,000 hours of flight time and multiple instructor ratings to share techniques, tips, and advice to help make instructors better at their craft. His contagious enthusiasm for teaching and sense of humor makes learning fun and impactful.

Schiff combines humor and storytelling to help explain misunderstood topics in a brief, easy to understand way. “Too many pilots have a fundamental misunderstanding of some basics,” Schiff said. “I want to impart my 40 years of figuring out how to teach them before I forget.”

“We are excited to feature Brian’s new column in NAFI’s eMentor newsletter,” said NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton. “He is equal parts earnest and snarky, which makes his voice both authentic and fun. He’s a great teacher and I can’t wait to learn from him.”

The column will be posted monthly both on the public area of the NAFI website and the member-only area of the platform.

About NAFI
The National Association of Flight Instructors serves flight instructors and training providers, prospective pilots, and the greater aviation industry by providing resources to all flight educators. With a 55-plus year commitment to raising and maintaining the professional standing of instructors in the aviation community, NAFI elevates its members, led by its Code of Ethics. NAFI is the largest association dedicated exclusively to flight instruction, with a membership of more than 8,000 training professionals, which it serves through a monthly magazine, weekly newsletters, and MentorLIVE streamed events, More Right Rudder podcasts, and an annual NAFI Summit.

Source: NAFI
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Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM Installs First Airliner Simulator in Canada at CQFA Montréal

Montréal, Canada – ALSIM has successfully installed the first ALSIM Airliner simulator in Canada at the Centre Québécois de Formation Aéronautique (CQFA), located at its Montréal campus. This milestone marks a significant expansion of ALSIM’s presence in North America and introduces advanced multi-type simulation capabilities to one of Canada’s leading aviation training centers. The Airliner is a hybrid simulator replicating models such as the B737 MAX, A320, A220, E190-E2, and SSJ100.

Statements:

  • “The hybrid Airbus/Boeing configuration offers unparalleled commercial opportunities,” said Jean LaRoche, Director of Aeronautical Research and Development at CQFA.

About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. Alsim is well recognized for its know-how, based on nearly 25 years of experience. ALSIM has more than 350 devices installed worldwide, and more than 250 customers.

Source: ALSIM
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US-based UPRT Trainer Aviation Performance Solutions Shares 2025 Overview Video

United States – Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), an Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) provider, has released a new video introduction for professional pilots, outlining its comprehensive UPRT programs designed to combat Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I). The video highlights APS’s position as a global standard in UPRT, providing training solutions tailored to Part 91, Part 135, military, and commercial aviation sectors.

  • APS offers an integrated UPRT program including academic training, on-aircraft instruction, and advanced simulators
  • The training aligns with ICAO, FAA, and industry best practices
  • APS programs are customized for business aviation, commercial airline, and high-performance aircraft operations
  • Training is delivered through the EPIC-S2™ framework (Every Pilot In Control Solution Standard)
  • The video introduces the APS mission, training architecture, and expected pilot outcomes such as aeronautical decision-making (ADM) and resilience

Source: APS
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Piston Aviation Flight School Expands Pathways to Pilot Training Through Financing and Academic Partnerships

Missouri, USA – based Piston Aviation Flight School highlighted its training financing and degree programs in 2025:

  • Financing support available through Stratus Financial

  • Academic partnership in place with Purdue Global for college credit integration

  • Customizable payment plans and scheduling to suit working students and career changers

In 2024 Piston Aviation Flight School opened a second location at St. Louis Regional Airport in Illinois.

Source: Piston Aviation Flight School
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