Ankara, Türkiye – HAVELSAN has successfully completed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for two airline destined flight simulators:
Turkish Airlines completed a FAT for a new Airbus A320neo full flight simulator
SunExpress completed a FAT for a new and the country’s first domestically developed Boeing B737NG FTD Level 2
Source: HAVELSAN (Mehmet Onur ÖZÇELİK)
Nebraska, USA – Ignite Flight Academy has transformed its operations and scaled its pilot training capacity after implementing Flight Schedule Pro:
Launched a full-time pilot academy and structured ground school cohorts with group scheduling capabilities.
Automated billing, dispatch, and tax workflows, reducing administrative hours and error rates.
Implemented centralized digital training records via Flight Schedule Pro’s Training Hub, with FAA digital recordkeeping approval in progress.
Brought maintenance operations in-house, increasing aircraft availability and scheduling flexibility.
Leveraged operational data for KPI tracking, financial oversight, and strategic planning.
About Ignite Flight Academy
Ignite Flight Academy, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, offers professional pilot training with a 14-aircraft fleet, 65 students, and 11 instructors. Since its 2022 rebranding, the academy has focused on building a modern, student-first training environment with scalable operations and industry-aligned programs.
Source: Flight Schedule Pro
Vero Beach, Florida, US – Skyborne Airline Academy has entered into a new partnership with Stratus Financial to offer enhanced funding solutions for aspiring pilots in the United States. The agreement provides students training at Skyborne’s Vero Beach campus with access to loans of up to $140,000, covering either the full cost or a portion of their chosen program.
Partnership supports students in beginning and completing training without financial delays.
Stratus Financial specialises in aviation sector financing and will offer tailored repayment solutions.
Statements
“We are firm advocates of removing barriers to entry for aspiring pilots. Students should not need to compromise on quality training due to cost, and our partnership with Stratus Financial ensures they can begin and complete their courses without delay,” said Lee Woodward, CEO, Skyborne. “By providing funding solutions we will significantly increase the talent pool.”
Anthony Geraci, CEO and co-founder, Stratus Financial, commented: “At Stratus, we believe the right training combined with the right financial support creates unstoppable momentum and Skyborne’s dedication to producing airline-ready pilots makes it an ideal partner.”
Brandon Martini, COO and co-founder, Stratus Financial, added: “Skyborne Airline Academy sets a high standard for flight training, and we’re pleased to support the industry with flexible financing options.”
Source: Skyborne
Türkiye – SunExpress, the Turkish‑German leisure airline and joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for its first Boeing 737‑800 NG Flight Training Device (FTD‑2), developed and manufactured by HAVELSAN.
SunExpress ordered up to 90 Boeing 737-8 and 737-10 aircraft and plans to double its fleet within the next decade, reaching 150 aircraft by 2033. The carrier plans to hire over 1500 new pilots by 2033 for its expanding fleet.
Source: Metin Güneşşen (SunExpress)
USA – Flight Schedule Pro has unveiled a major product release designed to connect every stage of a pilot’s training journey, from initial interest to certification, through four new integrated features.
Discovery Flight Booking – A plug-and-play landing page enables prospects to request and pay for introductory flights online, capturing bookings 24/7 and reducing administrative time.
Self-Service Payment Links – Flight schools can pre-sell ground school, rentals, and other services through shareable payment links, streamlining early revenue capture.
Pay-Later Payment Links + Accounts Receivable Center – A unified invoicing and collections tool that automates payment reminders, tracks outstanding balances, and reduces aged receivables.
Checkride Tracking – In-platform logging of checkride results, enabling schools to monitor first-time pass rates, spot instructor or examiner trends, and support FAA Part 141 readiness.
The new tools are built to work in sequence: converting discovery flights into enrolments, simplifying payments, managing collections efficiently, and tracking student outcomes. For training organisations, the release represents a shift toward a single operational platform that merges scheduling, billing, and performance data.
About Flight Schedule Pro
Flight Schedule Pro is a US-based SaaS platform serving flight schools, universities, and training centres worldwide. Its integrated scheduling, billing, maintenance, and training management tools are used by more than half of AOPA’s Top Flight Schools, supporting operations, compliance, and student lifecycle management.
Source: Flight Schedule Pro
South Africa – Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, has added 43 Air School, Africa’s largest and most established airline-focused flight training organisations, to its growing network of clients.
43 Air School operates a fleet of over 50 aircraft across multiple training sites, delivering high-volume cadet programmes for both domestic and international students, including cohorts from Vietnam and India.
The partnership will see Aeroplanned’s platform used to improve visibility of student progress, forecast resource demand, and streamline coordination between multiple intakes, instructors, and aircraft.
CEO of 43 Air School, Attie Niemann, said: “We were looking for something that could tie our planning together more effectively. Aeroplanned gives us the clarity we need, especially across multiple intakes and a large aircraft fleet.”
Aeroplanned CEO Jen Liddle noted: “43 Air School is a busy, fast-paced environment with a lot of moving parts. That’s exactly the kind of challenge Aeroplanned was built to support.”
Learn more about Aeroplanned here: Aeroplanned – Strategic Planning for Flight Training – AFM.aero
Source: Aeroplanned
Arizona, USA – Following the successful launch of its A320 FMS Trainer, SimViz Labs is back with a major update aimed at making training even more immersive and aligned with how pilots operate in real-world environments. SimViz Labs announced the following two new features of its A320 FMS Trainer:
Designed for pilots transitioning to airline operations, simulator instructors, and aviation professionals seeking to refine their Flight Management System (FMS) skills, the A320 FMS Trainer app by SimViz Labs offers an accessible and practical way to engage with real-world flight management scenarios.
This update reflects SimViz Labs’ ongoing mission to modernize FMS and automation training with tools built specifically for today’s pilots.
Source: SimViz Labs
Singapore – ALSIM will showcase its flight training solutions at the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS 2025)—taking place at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore—on 26–27 August 2025. Attendees can connect with the company at Booth #613 to explore its latest simulator devices and training innovations.
About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. ALSIM is widely acknowledged for its know-how, built on over 30 years of experience in flight simulation. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. Innovation is at the heart of ALSIM’s mission. By continuously anticipating the evolving needs of flight schools and training centers, the company remains at the forefront of pilot training technology. To date, over 450 ALSIM simulators are installed and certified in more than 60 countries, serving a network of more than 400 clients worldwide.
Source: ALSIM
