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Flight Training Management Software Provider FlightLogger Announces 2024 Leadership Appointments

FlightLogger, a leading provider of flight school management software solutions, has shared changes in its leadership team:

  • Founder Kenneth Jeppesen will transition from the role of CEO into the new role of President
  • Head of Sales and Marketing Mads D Larsen will transition into the role of CEO from August 2024
  • Stig Salling has joined Flightlogger as the new Head of Sales and Marketing

“As I transition into my new role as President, I’ll be focusing on the vision and future development of FlightLogger, ensuring we continue to innovate and lead in aviation training management. I’m also excited to announce that Mads D. Larsen will be stepping into the role of CEO. Mads has been a key part of the FlightLogger team for the past four years, leading our commercial efforts with excellence. I have full confidence in our team, which today is bigger than ever and a perfect combination of passionate aviators, skilled developers, and business professionals. I have no doubt, that under Mads’ leadership, FlightLogger will continue to grow and revolutionize the digital platform for flight schools worldwide.” shared Flightlogger’s President, Kenneth Jeppesen.

“I’m truly honoured to step into the role of CEO at FlightLogger. Huge thanks to Kenneth Jeppesen, Paul Yancich, Daniel Eisen, and the Arcadea Group team for trusting me with this amazing opportunity. I’m excited to carry forward Kenneth’s vision and, together with this amazing team, keep growing the incredible company he’s built. As Kenneth says himself, he continues to be a very active part of this company in his new role as President. FlightLogger is in a really exciting place right now. I honestly couldn’t imagine a more exciting challenge than this one, and I can’t wait to see what we achieve next. I also want to take this opportunity to welcome Stig Salling as our new Head of Sales & Marketing. Stig is yet another example of how we keep strengthening our organisation in our continued ambition to offer the best SaaS solution for managing aviation training.” shared CEO Mads D Larsen.

Source: Flightlogger

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Aircraft Manufacturer Embraer Celebrates 55 Years with 9,000 Aircraft Produced and Delivered

São José dos Campos – Embraer will celebrate its 55th anniversary on August 19, 2024 inspired by a history marked by excellence in the development of people and products, as well as significant contributions to the aeronautical industry.

With nine thousand aircraft produced and delivered to more than 100 countries and a modern portfolio of products, the company has currently registered over 800 patents. These, together with several other initiatives, drive the virtuous cycle of continuous innovation capable of transforming knowledge into industrial activity with high-added value.

“The Brazilian aeronautical industry is a global reference, and we are proud to celebrate Embraer and its history of achievements. We have been producing aircraft for 55 years, developing cutting-edge technology, training highly qualified people and contributing to the development of society,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. “We look to the future with confidence in the ability of our people to carry forward this legacy with efficiency, quality, innovation, social responsibility and a commitment to a more sustainable aviation.”

In full integration and with intense knowledge exchange between all its business units (Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security, and Services & Support), the company has built a successful trajectory guided by the training and qualification of people, technological development, innovation, identification of market opportunities, strategic planning, determination and creativity.

In 2024, Embraer has been executing its plan to meet the aircraft production ramp-up and future growth expected with investments, which includes research and development activities for new technologies.

Today, with a backlog valued at US$21.1 billion, more than 19,000 employees and a truly global presence, Embraer is strengthening its position as a competitive company focused on building the sustainable aviation of the future.

Source: Embraer
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Aircraft Manufacturer Embraer Delivers 47 Jets in 2Q24 – an Increase of 88% from Previous Quarter

São José dos Campos, Brazil – Aircraft manufacturer Embraer reported a significant increase in aircraft deliveries for the second quarter of 2024, delivering a total of 47 jets, marking an 88% rise compared to the 25 aircraft delivered in the first quarter of the year.

  • Embraer delivered 27 executive jets, including 20 light jets and 7 medium jets.
  • The company also delivered 19 commercial jets and one multi-mission C-390 Millennium aircraft for the defense sector.
  • The increase in deliveries highlights Embraer’s strong performance and growing demand across its business segments.

2024 Guidance:

  • Embraer projects deliveries of 72 to 80 aircraft in Commercial Aviation for the full year.
  • In Executive Aviation, the company anticipates delivering between 125 and 135 jets.

About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

Source: Embraer
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Flight Schedule Pro Unveils Next Gen Platform, A Major Step Forward in Efficient Flight School Operations

Flight Schedule Pro, the leading global flight school management software platform, announced the launch of its Next Gen suite of capabilities built to transform the way flight schools operate, offering intelligent scheduling, accelerated student graduation visibility, and billing autopilot capabilities.

The launch of Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro comes at a critical time for the aviation industry. With the global pilot shortage reaching unprecedented levels, the role of flight schools in producing qualified pilots quickly and efficiently has never been more crucial. By optimizing operations and accelerating training processes, Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen platform empowers flight schools to meet this growing demand, ensuring a steady pipeline of well-trained pilots to support the aviation sector’s recovery and growth.

“Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro is a critical step in flight school management technology,” said Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro. “Our customers serve not only their students but also global airlines who are combatting the pilot shortage. NextGen capabilities maximize aircraft utilization, streamline student progress tracking, and automate billing and operations to strengthen the relationship between flight schools, their students, and the airlines.”

Key capabilities of Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro include:

  • Intelligent Scheduling – (Coming Soon!): An industry-first smart scheduling system with powerful automation to optimize aircraft and CFI utilization by factoring in dozens of variables that currently require manual effort, enabling schools to build an optimal schedule faster than ever before.
  • Accelerated Training: Provides complete visibility into student progress towards graduation at a glance, with custom hour tracking, and intelligent progress monitoring.
  • Billing Autopilot: A seamless invoicing and payment processing system that reduces manual data entry and accelerates the billing cycle by auto-generating an invoice and processing payment at flight check-in.

A major focus of Flight Schedule Pro is maximizing aircraft utilization, addressing one of the most significant operational challenges faced by flight schools. By optimizing scheduling and aircraft utilization, schools can significantly increase training capacity without the substantial expense of acquiring additional aircraft, leading to improved profitability and faster student progression.

Ed Bagden, Director of Operations at LIFT Academy, shared, “Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen platform has been transformative for Lift. We’ve invested heavily in leveraging the data FSP provides to optimize our operations. The insights we gain allow us to make data-driven decisions, drive efficiency, maximize aircraft utilization, and graduate industry-leading pilots to join Republic Airlines.”

To ensure a smooth onboarding for new customers, Flight Schedule Pro has also launched a new white-glove, concierge implementation and support initiative. Led by Corey Knop, the newly appointed VP of Customer Experience, this program offers personalized guidance and support throughout the implementation process and beyond. “Our goal is to ensure that every flight school can fully leverage the power of our Next Gen platform to transform their operations,” said Knop. “Flight Schedule Pro is proud to have a North American team of over a dozen support and implementation staff from the aviation industry providing hands-on support and implementation every step of the way.”

Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen features are unlocked for all Suite subscribers, with Billing Autopilot accessible to users of FSP’s Preferred Merchant Account.

Flight Schedule Pro by the numbers

  • 1,200 flight schools
  • 12,000+ aircraft
  • 3.5M annual flights
  • 21,000 flight instructors
  • 30+ countries

Source: Flight Schedule Pro
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Piper Aircraft, Extends Exclusive 5 Year Distribution Agreement with Boeing

Piper Aircraft, renowned for its legacy of excellence in general aviation, proudly announces its partnership renewal with Boeing, arguably one of the most robust OEM parts inventory and distribution structures in general aviation. This establishes Boeing Aircraft as the exclusive distributor of key aviation components and parts manufactured by Piper for the next five years.

Under the agreement, Boeing will manage the distribution of critical Piper parts, ensuring seamless availability and support to Piper’s extensive global network of customers and operations. Boeing currently maintains over $22 million in Piper parts inventory with a 98%+ fill rate on forecasted parts. Additional parts inventory spans across the Piper Global Service network, including a $1.5 million depot at Piper Germany to service the European market, with Boeing’s warehouse location at DFW proving to be advantageous for international shipments. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies, leveraging Boeing’s robust distribution capabilities with Piper’s cutting-edge technologies.

“We are thrilled to grow this partnership with Boeing,” said Ron Gunnarson, VP of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support at Piper Aircraft. “This agreement underscores Piper Aircraft’s commitment to delivering exceptional quality and service in the aviation industry. In the coming year, look for improved response time and dedicated, Piper-specific CSR assistance.”

Boeing (formerly Aviall) has served as Piper’s primary spares depot since 2010. The company’s dedication to worldwide distribution and customer satisfaction aligns seamlessly with Piper’s commitment to innovation and reliability in GA manufacturing.

The partnership between Piper Aircraft and Boeing exemplifies a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the aviation industry. Together, both companies are poised to set new standards in aerospace distribution and service.

About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fl., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin® Emergency Autoland. The single-engine M-Class series – the M700 FURY, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole aircraft form the most complete technically advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Source: Piper Aircraft
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Global Aircraft Manufacturer, Boeing, Announces 2024 Appointment for President and CEO

Boeing announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors.

He will succeed Dave Calhoun, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire from the company, having served as president and CEO since January 2020, and as a member of Boeing’s Board of Directors since 2009.

“The Board conducted a thorough and extensive search process over the last several months to select the next CEO of Boeing and Kelly has the right skills and experience to lead Boeing in its next chapter,” said Steven Mollenkopf, Chair of the Board. “Kelly is an experienced leader who is deeply respected in the aerospace industry, with a well-earned reputation for building strong teams and running complex engineering and manufacturing companies. We look forward to working with him as he leads Boeing through this consequential period in its long history.”

“The Board would also like to thank Dave Calhoun for his strong leadership at Boeing, first as Chair and then as CEO, when he stepped in to steer the company through the challenges of recent years,” added Mollenkopf.

“I’m extremely honored and humbled to join this iconic company,” said Ortberg. “Boeing has a tremendous and rich history as a leader and pioneer in our industry, and I’m committed to working together with the more than 170,000 dedicated employees of the company to continue that tradition, with safety and quality at the forefront. There is much work to be done, and I’m looking forward to getting started.”

Ortberg, 64, brings over 35 years of aerospace leadership to this position. He began his career in 1983 as an engineer at Texas Instruments, and then joined Rockwell Collins in 1987 as a program manager and held increasingly important leadership positions at the company prior to becoming its president and CEO in 2013. After five years leading Rockwell Collins, he steered the company’s integration with United Technologies and RTX until his retirement from RTX in 2021. He has held a number of important leadership posts in industry, including serving on the Board of Directors of RTX. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors of Aptiv PLC, a global technology company and an industry leader in vehicle systems architecture. He is the former Chair of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Board of Governors.

Ortberg holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Iowa.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Source: Boeing
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