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Smartflyer Receives the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label

Switzerland – Smartflyer has been awarded the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label for its hybrid-electric trainer, the SF-1.

This internationally recognized label is granted by the Solar Impulse Foundation, founded by explorer and clean tech pioneer Bertrand Piccard, who famously completed the first solar-powered flight around the world. The foundation aims to identify and promote solutions that combine positive environmental impact with economic feasibility — a rare but essential combination for scalable sustainability.

The Smartflyer SF-1 meets this standard by offering a new generation of training aircraft that drastically reduces fuel consumption, noise, CO₂ emissions and even maintenance costs, while maintaining performance and operability under EASA CS-23 regulations.

This recognition reinforces the SF-1’s potential to reshape the future of general aviation and pilot training, aligning technical innovation with climate responsibility.

Curious to learn more about Smartflyer – check out the interview it did with AFM here.

Source: Smartflyer

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FMS Training Solution Provider, Heading365, Announces 2025 Partnership with Swiss Airline

Switzerland – Helvetic Airways has joined forces with FMS training solutions provider Heading365 to enhance its pilot training programs. Helvetic Airways will implement Heading365’s fully customised E-Jet FMS Trainer PRO, tailored to align with its Embraer fleet and operational procedures. The solution is designed to reduce reliance on full-flight simulator time by enabling more targeted and efficient preparation.

Source: Heading365
Photo Credit: Helvetic Airways

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Australia-based Flight Simulation Service Provider Upgrades Simulator with GTN750 in 2025

Australia – Trent Robinson Aviation has completed a GTN750 avionics upgrade to its Elite flight simulator located at Revesco Aviation Training Centre in Jandakot, further enhancing the training capabilities available at the facility.

The simulator is available for use at Revesco Aviation Training Centre, alongside a Diamond DA42, Beechcraft B200, and Boeing 777 simulator, offering a full range of training solutions from Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) to Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC).

About Trent Robinson Aviation
Trent Robinson Aviation provides flight simulation services and aviation training solutions in Western Australia. The company’s partnership with Revesco Aviation Training Centre enables pilots to access a diverse simulator fleet, supporting a structured training pipeline from ab initio licences through to airline readiness.

Source: Trent Robinson Aviation

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Czech Flight Training Group F AIR Secures CAA Certification for New A320neo FNPT II Simulator

Czech Republic – F AIR has announced the successful certification of its new Airbus A320neo FNPT II simulator, manufactured by ELITE Simulation Solutions AG and located at its Karlovy Vary training center, by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic (CAA CZ).

  • The newly certified A320neo FNPT II joins F AIR’s existing Boeing 737-800 FNPT II, introduced in 2024, significantly enhancing the academy’s Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and airline-focused pilot training capacity.

  • The certification process involved representatives from ELITE Simulation Solutions AG, CAA CZ, and F AIR Ltd., underlining the collaborative effort behind the approval.

  • The A320neo device expands opportunities for cadets and type-rating preparation, ensuring students receive training on the most widely operated commercial aircraft platforms.

About F AIR
F AIR is one of the largest flight schools in Central and Eastern Europe, headquartered in Benešov, Czech Republic, with satellite training facilities including Karlovy Vary. Established in 1990, F AIR has trained thousands of pilots for both general aviation and airline careers. The academy offers integrated ATPL, modular training, MCC, and advanced simulator training on modern training devices.

Source: F AIR

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Czech Flight Training Group F AIR Digitizes Pilot Training Operations with Workflow Automation and Process Management Platform

Czech Republic – F AIR, one of Central Europe’s largest flight schools and a training partner to airlines including Smartwings and VietJet, has implemented SmartSuite to overhaul its operational processes, replacing siloed spreadsheets and manual workflows with a centralized digital platform. The move enhances efficiency, compliance, and scalability across its cadet training programs.

  • Challenge:

    • Heavy reliance on Excel and Teams for tracking contracts, trainee progress, and compliance.

    • Disjointed onboarding, documentation, and department handoffs.

    • Manual coordination with civil aviation authorities caused delays and scalability limits.

  • Solution:

    • Adoption of SmartSuite’s modular platform to centralize operations.

    • Digitized client lifecycle management, including contract handoffs and compliance notifications.

    • Automations integrated with:

      • Digisign for digital contracts.

      • Raynet CRM for sales data.

      • Custom reservation systems.

    • SmartSuite’s document designer now generates structured PDFs for certificates and authority notifications.

    • Personalized onboarding and architecture sessions supported rollout across teams.

  • Results:

    • End-to-end digital tracking of cadet training progress with automated compliance tasks.

    • Improved collaboration between sales, operations, and compliance teams.

    • Enhanced student experience via digital scheduling, progress monitoring, and instructor communication.

    • Scalable framework allowing F AIR to manage hundreds of trainees without increasing admin workload.

Statements

  • Matěj Mrázek, Pilot Training Sales Manager, F AIR: “Before SmartSuite, our training operations were siloed in Excel files and Teams chats. Now, everything from contracts to compliance is automated and centralized.”

  • “The onboarding support and working sessions made it easy to get our whole team aligned and confident using SmartSuite.”

Source: Smartsuite

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YourSafetyPilot Launches LMS Offering for Flight Schools

Singapore – YourSafetyPilot, in an exclusive partnership with digital developers Webbia Solutions LLP, is preparing to launch collaborative initiatives with flight training schools to redefine e-learning in aviation.

  • The organisation revolves around two foundational principles:

    • Simplify — ensuring content and user experiences are intuitive and actionable.

    • Visualise — animating learning through a bespoke design philosophy and the iconic YourSafetyPilot character.

  • Alongside its existing flight training LMS, YourSafetyPilot offers expert consultancy services, crafting customised educational materials tailored to individual schools’ needs—guided by its “Simplify” and “Visualise” pillars.

  • This flexible model can accommodate custom aircraft or unique training scenarios, enabling schools to co-develop engaging and effective learning solutions.

Source: Malcolm Lai (YourSafetyPilot)

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