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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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Avion Highlights Flexible FFS Offering at Asia Pacific Aviation Training Summit 2025

Global – Avion Full Flight Simulators will participate in the Asia Pacific Aviation Training Summit (APATS) on 26–27 August 2025, showcasing its portfolio of training devices and flexible financing models for flight training providers.

  • Manufacturer of Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX/NG – also produces a Flat Panel Trainer running on the same software as its FFS units.

  • Offers outright purchase as well as short- and long-term leasing options

  • At APATS 2024, Avion was appointed the exclusive sales and service partner for Simnest Aviation in the APAC region, enabling integrated sales, installation, and support across multiple device categories—from flat-panel trainers to FNPT II MCC and Level D Full Flight Simulators.

  • Training presence in India: Avion supports Gen24 FLYBIZ in Mumbai, operating:

    • Two Avion Level D A320neo Full Flight Simulators.

    • One Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC device.

Source: Avion

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Leadership Transition Complete as Matthew Bromberg Takes Helm at CAE

Global – CAE has completed its leadership transition with Matthew Bromberg assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of August 13, 2025. Bromberg succeeds Marc Parent, who led the company for 16 years and oversaw its transformation into the world’s leading provider of aviation training solutions.

  • Appointment announced in June 2025, effective August 13, 2025.

  • Bromberg joins from Northrop Grumman, where since 2022 he led Global Operations.

  • Previous roles include President, Military Engines at RTX Corp. (2017–2022) and President, Commercial Aftermarket Operations at Pratt & Whitney (2013–2017).

Statements

  • Matthew Bromberg: “Today, I step in as President and CEO of CAE. Ready to lead, ready to elevate. In recent weeks, I’ve already stepped foot into the arena, from engaging at the Paris Air Show to strengthening strategic alliances with partners like KF Aerospace. Through all my interactions, two things are consistently evident: the exceptional calibre of CAE’s people and the undeniable trust the company has earned worldwide. We’ll keep building on our momentum. We’ll keep aiming higher. Safety will remain our compass. It will continue to guide our decisions, shape our innovations and define how we respond to challenges. Lives depend on our work. Every reflex, every split-second decision is crucial, and CAE will always live in all these moments that matter.”

Source: CAE

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Textron Aviation, Leads Funding for WSU Tech Aviation Training Expansion in USA

USA – Driven by its ongoing commitment to train the next generation of the aviation workforce, Textron Aviation is investing in the expansion of WSU Tech’s aviation training programs as the lead contributor to a new facility at the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) campus in Wichita, Kansas.

The NCAT expansion project will add approximately 85,500 square feet of instructional space and is designed to serve an additional 1,450 students and trainees within its first three years. The facility will feature key training areas including emerging aviation training centers, advanced manufacturing training centers, a professional pilot training center and hangar, and a high school Aviation Maintenance Technology Academy. It will also serve as a hub for industry partners to train and upskill their existing workforce, supporting employer readiness across the country. Construction is scheduled to begin this month, with the new facilities expected to be operational and welcoming students by January 2027.

In recognition of Textron Aviation’s support, WSU Tech will name its new training hangar the Cessna + Beechcraft by Textron Aviation Hangar.

“Textron Aviation’s gift underscores its ongoing commitment to developing a highly skilled workforce and supporting the long-term growth of the aviation industry,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “WSU Tech graduates are an essential part of our talent pipeline, and this expansion ensures more students are prepared to join us in designing and delivering the best aviation experience for our customers.”

“As a launchpad for the next generation of industry leaders, this expansion is an investment in our future,” said Maggie Topping, senior vice president, Human Resources & Communications. “Textron Aviation is honored to support an initiative that cultivates talent through high-quality training and encourages students to achieve their dreams.”

“This gift from Textron Aviation reflects a shared vision to grow and sustain Wichita’s position as a global leader in aviation,” said Dr. Sheree Utash, president, WSU Tech. “Together, we are investing in the next generation of technical talent and strengthening the workforce pipeline that powers our region’s economy.”

Through this gift, Textron Aviation reaffirms its dedication to equipping the next generation of professionals in aviation and manufacturing with world-class training and development opportunities.

Source: Textron Aviation

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Private-Radar Highlights 2025 Appointment for Senior Area Sales Manager

Global – Private-Radar, a flight school management software solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Juan Esteban Lopera as its new Senior Area Sales Manager. Learn more about Private-Radar or Mr. Lopera by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Just last month Private-Radar announced the release of its latest module: The Crew Information System (CIS), a powerful tool designed to enhance safety by simplifying the distribution of critical information to flight crews and ensuring full operational compliance.

With the Crew Information System, Private-Radar partners can send essential information and documents—such as Standard Operating Procedures, training handbooks, aircraft manuals, safety bulletins, checklist, etc.—directly to instructors, student pilots, and other crew members. This centralized system ensures critical information is delivered efficiently and on time.

Crucially, a key feature of the Crew Information System is its ability to require mandatory reading or signatures from recipients. The built-in compliance tracking system ensures that no information goes unacknowledged, and flight dispatch can be automatically prevented until crew members fulfil the required actions. This functionality ensures nothing is overlooked, strengthening both safety and accountability.

Prisque Lemblé, Founder and CEO at Private-Radar: “The Crew Information System was built in response to growing demands from our partners for a reliable and trackable way to manage operational communication, it’s a major step toward reducing risk and improving training efficiency.” 

Use Case Example

A typical use case is a flight school updating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The Head of Training creates a new Crew Information outlining the changes, attaches the revised SOP, and sets constraints— mandatory reading, signature required, and prevent dispatch. They then send the Crew Information to all instructors and students. Private-Radar will prevent dispatching flights when the Pilot in Command has not read and signed this Crew Information, ensuring 100% compliance before any flight takes place.  

Learn more about Private Radar here.

Source: Juan Esteban Lopera (Private-Radar)

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