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Colorado, USA FTO Places Order for 6 Electric Training Aircraft

Colorado, USA – Centennial Flyers, a flight school based at Centennial Airport (Denver area), has ordered six all-electric training aircraft — the Bristell B23 Energic powered by electric-propulsion specialist H55 — marking the first all-electric training fleet in Colorado.

  • The Bristell B23 Energic is a two-seat, low-wing aircraft adapted from the conventional B23 but equipped with electric motors and batteries, offering up to 70 minutes of flight time per charge.
  • Centennial Flyers expects the first two aircraft to be delivered in 2027, with the remaining four units following in 2028 — subject to the aircraft’s certification timeline.
  • The school emphasises the environmental and community benefits: the electric trainer produces significantly lower noise levels (noise tests during H55’s U.S. “Across America” tour reportedly registered readings at or below ambient levels) and promises lower operating costs compared to piston-engine trainers.

Source: Centennial Flyers
Photo Credit: BRM

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Indian Pilot Training Facilitator ThePilot.In Highlights 2025 CPL + Diploma Package in New Zealand

India – Mumbai, India based pilot training facilitator ThePilot.in, which in the last year supported over 300 aspiring and student pilots by providing them with ground school and deploying them to flight schools around the world, has promoted a new commercial pilot training package in New Zealand starting at INR 57 lakhs (approximately USD 68,500).

  • The offering includes a CPL + Diploma in Aviation pathway delivered over a 15-month training duration.

  • Eligible students may apply for a student work permit, in line with New Zealand’s aviation education framework.

About ThePilot.in
ThePilot.in specializes in pilot training programs, DGCA ground classes, and type rating courses in collaboration with esteemed Flight Training Organizations worldwide.

Source: ThePilot.In

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Airbus Updates 2025 Aircraft Delivery Forecast to 790

Global – Airbus has revised its 2025 commercial aircraft delivery target due to a recent quality issue from a supplier affecting the fuselage panels of its A320 Family aircraft.

  • The updated 2025 delivery target is approximately 790 commercial aircraft, down from previous target of 820

  • In 2024 Airbus delivered 766 aircraft

  • Despite the delivery adjustment, Airbus reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance:

    • EBIT Adjusted remains at around Euro 7.0 billion.

    • Free Cash Flow before Customer Financing remains targeted at approximately €4.5 billion.

  • The company plans to publish its November 2025 aircraft orders and deliveries on 5 December 2025.

Source: Airbus

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Bye Aerospace Selects Composite Approach to Build All-Electric Composite Aircraft

United States – Bye Aerospace, developer of the eFlyer family of all-electric aircraft, has selected Composite Approach, a U.S.-based specialist in advanced composite manufacturing, to build the fuselage for its new-design, all-electric composite aircraft. The partnership marks a key industrial milestone as Bye Aerospace progresses toward production of its next-generation electric training platform.

  • The selection ensures the aircraft’s structural design can transition from prototype to scalable, certifiable production, supporting the durability and efficiency targets required for training operations.

  • Bye Aerospace stated that the companies will also collaborate on tooling, assembly processes, and quality systems to support FAA certification and production readiness for the all-electric training aircraft.

Statements

  • Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace, said, “This collaboration represents a turning point for electric aviation. By combining our all-electric, aerodynamically efficient design with Composite Approach’s mastery of lightweight composite structures, we can demonstrate the first commercially viable all-electric aircraft to address the high costs of pilot training.“
  • Brian Harris, CEO of Composite Approach, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Bye Aerospace on this historic project. Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of composite technology, and this aircraft will showcase how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand to transform aviation.”

Source: Bye Aerospace

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FlightSafety International Appoints Eric Hinson as Chief Executive Officer

United States – FlightSafety International, one of the world’s largest providers of pilot training and full-flight simulators, has appointed Eric Hinson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds former president Barbara Telek, who recently announced her retirement.

  • Hinson previously served as Executive Vice President at FlightSafety from 2009–2012 before moving on to lead Simcom International as President & CEO.

  • A former U.S. Naval aviator, Hinson has accumulated more than 5,000 flight hours and holds an ATP rating, bringing operational experience directly aligned with FlightSafety’s training mission.

  • His industry leadership includes senior roles at Honeywell, Gulfstream, and Piaggio Aerospace, as well as more than a decade on the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) board, where he served as Chairman in 2023.

Statement

  • “I am thrilled to return to FlightSafety International at a transformative time for the business and the aviation industry,” said Hinson. “Together, we will continue driving innovation, enhancing operational excellence, and delivering world-class safety experiences for our customers.”

Source: FlightSafety International

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SimViz Labs Unveils Intuitive A320 Holding‑Pattern Simulator for Enhanced Pilot Decision‑Making

Global — SimViz Labs has highlighted how their training solutions enable pilots to navigate operational complexity — such as holds, delays, and fuel/time trade‑offs — with greater confidence, especially on their Airbus A320 platform.

  • The company designs scenario‑based FMS trainers that let pilots rehearse holding‑pattern decisions, fuel management and delay mitigation “in a calm environment” before encountering them in live operations.

  • Their A320 trainer emphasizes visual and intuitive decision‑making, turning complex automation and time/fuel trade‑offs into interactive scenarios.

  • This approach supports safer, more cost‑effective operations by improving pilot confidence with automation and procedural handling under time pressure.

Watch the A320 demo below.

Contact SimViz Labs for customized solutions specific to your fleet requirements.

Source: SimViz Labs

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