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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Announces Expanded Team

Aeroplanned, a pioneering force in revolutionising the pilot training pipeline, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey. The company has received notable backing from esteemed investor Rowan Simpson, marking a pivotal moment in Aeroplanned’s growth trajectory.

Rowan Simpson, renowned for his astute investments in several of New Zealand’s most prominent high-growth technology ventures, brings invaluable expertise and insight to Aeroplanned. His decision to back the company’s vision underscores the potential he sees in the team and its mission.

“We’re truly honoured to have Rowan join us,” remarked Jen Liddle, Founder and CEO of Aeroplanned. “His proven expertise in identifying and nurturing successful ventures speaks volumes about his innovative insight. With Rowan’s backing, Aeroplanned feels more empowered than ever to fulfil our vision of linking the global pilot training pipeline.”

The significance of this backing extends beyond financial support. Aeroplanned is fortunate to have a team enriched by the expertise of the three founders of Timely, a highly successful New Zealand SaaS company. Their presence reinforces Aeroplanned’s commitment to excellence and innovation, while also benefiting from Rowan Simpson’s prior mentorship and advisory roles with Timely.

“The support surrounding us is exceptional, and it further validates the strength of our collective vision,” added Jen. “We are deeply grateful for the confidence placed in us and excited to continue our journey with this backing, dedicated to transforming the pilot training landscape.”

Over the last few months numerous global flight training organisations have started using Aeroplanned including:

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Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT, Announces New Contract with Growing Romanian Airline, AnimaWings

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with AnimaWings. CPaT will be providing AnimaWings with their Airbus A220 and Airbus A320 pilot and cabin crew training courseware. This includes Aircraft Systems and General Subjects for pilots, and Aircraft Systems for Cabin Crew along with Cabin Crew Safety and General Subjects.

“As the leading provider of distance learning in the aviation industry, we are thrilled to support Romanian airline, AnimaWings,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “We look forward to empowering their pilots and cabin crew with our high-quality and innovative courseware as they continue to grow their operations.“

“We are particularly pleased to start our cooperation with CPaT, as we are eager to enhance the skills and knowledge of our aviation professionals through CPaT’s cutting-edge training programs, ensuring excellence and safety as we continue to expand our operations,“ said Marius Pandel, President of the Board of AnimaWings.

AnimaWings is based out of Bucharest, Romania.

About CPaT
CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 350 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions efficiency and competence-oriented, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About AnimaWings
Established in 2019, AnimaWings is a Romanian airline part of the Memento Group, with a team of professionals who offer passengers quality services, on regular or charter flights, implementing systems, procedures and safety protocols to an exceptional standard. Constantly expanding, the airline will increase its fleet this year with two Airbus A220-300, and next year with four more, out of a total purchase plan of 12 aircraft of this type.

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Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Selects Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM to Supply 2 AL172

Turkish Airlines Flight Academy, the well-known subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has once again chosen ALSIM as its trusted partner for its flight training needs by purchasing two AL172.

The ALSIM AL172, already certified as a FNPT II (EASA), is a replica of a brand-new Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with a real Garmin G1000 NXI and GFC700 autopilot.

The TAFA CEO, Assoc. Prof. İbrahim Zeki AKYURT, explains: “Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA) accelerated its quality and superior training with the aircraft, simulators and other requirements it acquired, aiming to train professional pilots in order to meet Turkish Airlines’ increasing need for qualified pilots. As a result of the research, we decided to supply two ALSIM AL172 simulators suitable for the desired flight training requirements and conditions. The reason we chose the AL172 simulator is that its cockpit is an exact replica of the Cessna 172SP Skyhawk NAV III aircraft and ALSIM offers proven and reliable FSTD models. We consider that it will make a high and valuable contribution to TAFA in training professional and well-trained pilots. On the other hand, it is pleasing that the ALSIM team quickly intervened in the solution of maintenance, technical support and malfunction issues.”

Leonardo Rodrigues, ALSIM Sales Manager, adds: “Instructors sit on simulators for thousands of hours, so we know that providing them comfort and ease-of-use is key. That’s why we spent so many hours perfecting our Instructor Station. We’re honored that Turkish Airlines Flight Academy recognized this effort by purchasing their two latest single-engine (SEP) simulators from ALSIM.”

About Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA) is a shareholder company of Turkish Airlines. Its main areas of operation are flight training and airport management. As a sub-brand of Turkish Airlines, it was founded to provide training for cadet pilots to meet Turkish Airlines pilot requirements, as well as offering Airline Transport Pilot Training (ATP (A) Airline Transport Pilot Training) since June 21, 2012. TAFA’s mission is to train cadets and flight instructors (FI) who are equipped with competencies in line with the culture and values of Turkish Airlines, utilizing international standards and scientific methods. TAFA has set goals for itself to expand its training capacity professional pilots to meet the increasing need for qualified pilots of Turkish Airlines. Since 2013, TAFA has performed its training at Aydın Çıldır Airport academy facilities, with 40 Training Aircraft, 4 FNPT II Flight Simulators, 50 Flight Instructors, and 3 Flight Operation Bases, (Aydın Çıldır LTBD, Selçuk Efes Airport LTFB, Uşak Airport LTBO). To date, TAFA has produced amount 1500 graduates, with an annual graduate capacity of 300.There are currently 150 students in the theoretical training phase and 250 cadets in the flight training phase. The average graduation time is less than 15 months.

About ALSIM

ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. Alsim is well recognized for its know-how, based on 30 years of experience. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. Alsim’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our client’s needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology. Today, we have more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

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Global Leading Manufacturer for FTDs, MPS, Hands Over Boeing 737 MAX FTD to Canada’s Flair Airlines

MPS, a leading airline flight simulator company, completed the installation of a cutting-edge Boeing 737 MAX flight training device (FTD) at Flair Airlines, Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline. The simulator, boasting an FAA level 5 rating, was formally handed over to Grey Cooper, Flair’s Director of Flight Training, during an onsite ceremony in Toronto.

The timing of this delivery aligns perfectly with Flair’s proactive approach to combat the pilot shortage in Canada. Last summer, the airline introduced an intensive 18-months training program designed to meet the industry’s highest standards regulatory requirements.

Grey Cooper, Director of Pilot Training at Flair Airlines, expressed his enthusiasm, stating “The installation of the Boeing 737 MAX flight training device signifies a major milestone for Flair Airlines as we address the pilot shortage in Canada. This state-of-the-art simulator, provided by MPS, ensures that our current pilots and cadets receive top-notch training, paving the way for them to become skilled first officers. We are immensely grateful for MPS’s partnership and eagerly anticipate leveraging this technology to train the next generation of pilots.”

Michel van der Pijl, MPS Chief Operating Officer, echoed these sentiments, saying “It has been a pleasure working with the Flair Airlines team to hand over our device. To see the simulator up and running and being used by the skilled pilots at Flair has been truly rewarding. Their dedication to safety is evident in every flight and knowing that our technology plays a part in their training fills us with pride. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Grey and his team and supporting them in their training programs for many years to come.”

About Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines is Canada’s most trusted low-fare airline and its greenest airline, on a mission to provide affordable air travel that connects Canadians to the people and experiences they love. With an expanding fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, Flair is growing to serve over 35 cities across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. For more information, please visit www.flyflair.com.

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Global Flight Training Group AeroGuard Flight Training Center Partners with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union to Expand Financing Options for Students

Phoenix, United States headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States has shared a new agreement with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union (APCU/Center Parc) to provide additional financial lending and support options for individuals pursuing their professional pilot careers.

Recognizing the financial barriers often associated with flight training, AeroGuard has joined forces with APCU/Center Parc to offer tailored financing solutions to students through CU Student Choice. Through this collaboration, aspiring pilots will have access to competitive loan options, flexible repayment plans, and personalized financial guidance to help them achieve their aviation goals.

With a shared commitment to supporting pilot education and career advancement, AeroGuard looks forward to working with APCU/Center Parc to help students reach their professional careers as commercial airline pilots. This agreement marks another step forward in addressing the growing need for pilots, making the career path a viable option for a wider range of prospective students.

Joel Davidson, AeroGuard CEO, stated “We are thrilled to join forces with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union as this collaboration reflects AeroGuard’s commitment to making pilot training education accessible to more individuals and providing several financing options to fund their flight school journey. In working with APCU/Center Parc, we aim to continue meeting the growing demand for skilled pilots across the U.S.”

AeroGuard offers career-focused programs built on a high-quality curriculum that set its students up for success and pave the way for long and successful pilot careers at the airlines. Through its Pilot Pathway Program in partnership with SkyWest Airlines, AeroGuard’s students have a direct path to flying for the airline and ultimately reaching their career goals as pilots for major airlines.

In addition to working with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union, AeroGuard has established partnerships with several other financial institutions providing comprehensive financing options for its students. With AeroGuard’s 20+ years of experience in pilot training and over 7,000 successful graduates, its partnerships have paved the way for many students to break down financial barriers and pursue their professional pilot careers on an accelerated timeline, becoming commercial airline pilots for the world’s leading airlines.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses that offer accelerated commercial pilot training programs to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 20 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

About APCU/Center Parc Credit Union
At APCU/Center Parc, providing our members first-class service has always been our priority. We’re a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative committed to helping hardworking people save money and prosper. For almost 100 years, we’ve stayed true to these beliefs. As Georgia’s oldest credit union, we’re proud of our tradition of service. Over the years, APCU/ Center Parc assets have grown from an initial investment of $2,505 to nearly $2.5 billion. Today, we’re one of the largest credit unions in the country. We’re proud to serve more than 105,000 members nationwide with a full complement of financial products and services designed to save them money.

About CU Student Choice

CU Student Choice is a credit union service organization (CUSO) that positions credit unions as leaders in education finance by offering a comprehensive solution that helps them deliver fair-value private education loans and corresponding financial education to students and families.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
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