Market Intelligence: North and Central Asia

Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) Rebrands to Flight School Association International (FSAI)

USA – The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has officially rebranded as the Flight School Association International (FSAI), reflecting its expanding global footprint and growing international membership base within the flight training sector.

  • The name change was approved by members during the Association’s annual meeting held on February 27, 2026, in San Diego.

  • FSAI now represents more than 850 member organizations worldwide

  • Founded in 2009, the Association was the first trade body established specifically to represent flight training organizations focused on early-stage and professional pilot development.

Statements

  • “Our Association remains firmly aligned with its original mission, unchanged since our founding. The fact is, we have supported flight training organizations outside of North America for several years, and this transition reflects a formal acknowledgment of our growing international role and membership.” – Robert Rockmaker, President, FSAI

Source: FSAI

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Kazakhstan’s Air Astana Group Orders 25 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft

Kazakhstan – Air Astana Group, the leading airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus by revenue and fleet size, has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking its largest ever direct aircraft order and reinforcing long-term fleet expansion across both its full-service and low-cost operations.

  • The order includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft.

  • The agreement coincides with the 20th anniversary of Air Astana operating its first A320 in 2006.

  • The new aircraft will be deployed across Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan as part of a broader fleet renewal and expansion strategy.

  • The group currently operates 59 Airbus A320 Family aircraft.

Statements

  • “Air Astana’s large order for a new fleet of Airbus A320neo Family aircraft reflects a commitment to maintaining its reputation for operational efficiency and service excellence in the long term. The Airbus A320neo Family has proven to be an outstanding success in service with Air Astana over many years. In particular, the A321LR in its premium configuration allows us to offer what we believe is the world’s best narrow-body long-haul product, combining true long-range capability with an exceptional onboard experience. I’m confident that the new fleet will continue to boost sustainable growth and profitability in the long term.” – Peter Foster, CEO of Air Astana

  • “This order further validates the unmatched economics and market appeal of the A320neo Family in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. We are pleased to support Air Astana’s vision to connect Kazakhstan to the world. This deal solidifies a decades-long bond, ensuring they continue to set the regional gold standard for fleet modernisation, operational excellence and passenger experience.” – Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales

About Air Astana Group
Air Astana Group is Kazakhstan’s leading airline group, operating both the full-service Air Astana brand and low-cost carrier FlyArystan. The group operates a fleet of 59 Airbus A320 Family aircraft and continues to expand its narrowbody network across Central Asia, Europe and Asia.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Pilotbase Launches the World’s First Pilot Experience Platform, Uniting Aviation Training Around Student Progress

USA – On February 25, 2026, at the Flight School Association of North America’s Conference & Trade Show (FSANA) 2026, Pilotbase officially launches as the new parent brand behind Flight Schedule Pro and LogTen and introduces the world’s first Pilot Experience Platform. Designed to align flight operations with measurable student progression, performance, and long-term career outcomes, Pilotbase becomes the first of its kind in a new category.

Unveiled at FSANA, Pilotbase marks the strategic evolution of the company long known for powering flight training operations. Flight Schedule Pro, the flight training industry’s most relied on operational software, and LogTen, the premier digital logbook technology for professional pilots, now operate as foundational components of the Pilot Experience Platform.

The company’s name change and rebrand does not reflect a merger or acquisition. It is the same team of pilots and aviation professionals who built Flight Schedule Pro almost 20 years ago, now aligning their products under a broader vision for pilot development and enhanced student progress.

“Flight schools are operating more like institutions of higher education than ever before,” said Bryan Landaburu, Chief Revenue Officer of Pilotbase. “Enrollment, instructional quality, student persistence, on-time completion, and first destination outcomes matter. Schools need tools that support standards-based training with measurable progress and visible performance. Pilotbase brings structure, accountability, and measurable momentum to the pilot journey.”

Why a Pilot Experience Platform Matters Now

Flight training has grown more demanding. Students face financial barriers that can delay or derail progression. Schools are under pressure to deliver stronger completion rates, better instructor alignment, and clearer career pathways. Employers are increasingly focused on merit-based hiring and verified experience.

Yet much of the industry still operates through fragmented systems.

Pilotbase introduces a unifying layer designed to connect flight operations, expand financing access, improve instructor performance visibility, and support career transitions into one coordinated experience.

“Our customers trust us to run mission-critical flight operations,” said Nick Wegner, Chief Executive Officer of Pilotbase and co-founder of Flight Schedule Pro. “They’ve asked us to go further. To help reduce financing friction, provide clearer visibility into instructor and student performance, and connect training directly to career opportunities. We are doubling down on operational excellence while building the next layer of innovation around it.”

What Changes — and What Does Not

Flight Schedule Pro and LogTen remain fully intact. Contracts, workflows, and support relationships are unchanged. What changes is alignment.

Under Pilotbase, flight operations software becomes the foundation of a broader Pilot Experience Platform designed to connect operational workflow with measurable student progression and long-term career outcomes.

Early launch partners include FLT Academy, US Aviation Academy, Spartan Aviation Group, Sierra Charlie Aviation, LIFT Academy, Coast Flight Training, flyADVANCED, Sling Pilot Academy, Middle Georgia State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Nationwide Aviation, Kingsky Flight Academy, Blue Line Aviation, and Crosswinds Aviation, among others. A full list of launch participants is available at pilotbase.com.

Here’s how leading operators describe it:
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“Growth in flight training doesn’t happen by accident. It happens with operational discipline and real visibility into student progression,” said Jason Clark, CEO of FLT Academy. “As we expand, we need infrastructure that connects workflow, standards, and outcomes at scale. Pilotbase aligns with how we run — structured, performance-driven, and built for long-term growth.”

“At US Aviation Academy, our goal is to connect the dots from first flight through first officer.” said Scott Sykes, Chief Development Officer of US Aviation Academy. “From enrollment, to check ride, to flight instruction, to airline, US Aviation and Pilotbase strive for seamless transition. “We’ve worked closely with the Pilotbase team because the future of flight training requires deeper integration between operations, standards, and career readiness.”

Live demonstrations are taking place this week at FSANA in San Diego.

About Pilotbase
Pilotbase is the company behind Flight Schedule Pro and LogTen. Trusted by more than 1,400 flight schools and hundreds of thousands of pilots worldwide, Pilotbase is building the world’s first Pilot Experience Platform, uniting flight schools, pilots, instructors, employers, and aviation partners around a shared mission: safely progressing more pilots from first flight to career.

Beginning February 25, 2026, all products will carry the “by Pilotbase” designation, reflecting the company’s unified brand and expanded mission. Learn more at www.pilotbase.com

Source: Pilotbase
Photo Credit: Pilotbase

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