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US Aviation and Flight Training Group Adds 3rd Cessna 172 Skyhawk Satellite Base Fleet in August 2025

USA – Epic Flight Academy has expanded its training capacity at its Ocala campus with the addition of a third factory-new Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the fleet.

Epic Flight Academy has over the last few years expanded its operational footprint across the United States with a total of nine FAA Part 141 Flight Schools and two FAA Part 147 Aircraft Mechanic Schools.

Flight training campuses are located in:

  • New Smyrna Beach (Florida)
  • Jacksonville (Florida)
  • Tallahassee (Florida)
  • Ocala (Florida)
  • Addison (Texas)
  • Englewood (Colorado)
  • St. George (Utah)
  • Tucson (Arizona)
  • Tuscaloosa (Alabama)

The group, which was founded in 1999, employs over 245 staff nationally, including over 118 flight instructors, and prioritizes the recruitment of Epic-trained instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Middle East and Europe Flight Training Group Intercontinental Aviation Academy Highlights Growth Plans

Middle East and Europe – Wissam Mehyou, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) – a holding group with pilot training offering subsidiaries, shared insights on the company’s long-term training vision, expansion plans, and the challenges of building structured aviation education pipelines during a recent media interview.

  • Current flight training bases/partnerships: Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece and later this year in the United Arab Emirates

  • Expansion plans:

    • 5th flying base to open in Portugal in 2026 to serve Western Europe and North Africa.

    • New base planned in Saudi Arabia in Q1 2027

  • University partnerships:

    • First milestone partnership signed with Al-Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

    • Additional agreements underway in Iraq, Lebanon, UAE, and Cyprus, with plans to scale globally to 32 ground school bases by 2030.

    • Students will complete initial ground school at partner universities before transitioning to IAE’s flight bases, merging professional training with academic diplomas in aviation management.

Statements:

  • “Every time we open a new base, it’s because the previous one reached full capacity, and we’ve saturated the space and can’t take more students. That demand pushes us to open new regions.” shared Mr Mehyou.
  • In regards to University partnership’s he mentions “The second partnership will be announced next month in Iraq, followed in Lebanon, the UAE, and Cyprus.“

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy

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Turkish Airline Owned Flight Academy Expands Fleet with 7 New Training Aircraft in August 2025

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the ab initio pilot training arm of Turkish Airlines, has expanded its 2025 fleet with the induction of seven new aircraft in August 2025.

  • TAFA currently operates over 60 aircraft, with 7 new Cessna 172 aircraft delivered in August 2025.

  • The academy conducts flight training at six different airports across Türkiye.

  • The training center employs over 100 flight instructors and more than 200 total aviation professionals.

  • Nearly 500 cadet pilots are currently enrolled in training.

  • The academy plans to expand its training fleet to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027

  • TAFA has trained and graduated over 900 pilots in the past five years, with 220,000 total flight hours logged as of December 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Bristell by BRM AERO Secures EU-backed Grant for Electric-Energic Project

Czech Republic – BRM AERO has taken a significant step toward sustainable aviation with the successful grant approval for the BRISTELL ENERGIC – sustainable flying project (Reg. Nr. CZ.01.01.01/02/24_051/0004933), aimed at introducing production of the Bristell ENERGIC, an all-electric aircraft developed in cooperation with Swiss electric propulsion specialist H55. The initiative is co-financed by the European Union and marks a key milestone in Bristell’s pursuit of a greener future for pilot training.

Learn more about H55 here in this AFM interview.

Source: BRM AERO

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AELO Swiss Academy Expands Fleet and Campus Amid Rapid Growth in 2025

Locarno, Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy, Europe’s High-Performance Aviation Academy, announced a major expansion of its training fleet and facilities, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing and highest-performing pilot training schools. The academy has purchased nine new aircraft, including four Diamond DA40s and five brand-new Tecnam P2008s, all scheduled for delivery in the final quarter of 2025. This expansion will bring AELO’s total fleet to 27 aircraft, supporting increased student enrollment while maintaining the academy’s high standards of pilot training excellence.

This expansion comes on the back of a period of exceptional growth for AELO. Since early 2024, year-on-year sales have surged, following a 100% increase in 2024 and an expected 50% rise in 2025, despite annual tuition fee adjustments of around 5% for the ATPL Integrated program. Graduate outcomes remain outstanding, with more than 96% of recent students securing airline positions within six months at leading carriers such as Swiss, SkyAlps, Wizz Air, Ryanair, and EasyJet. Most recently, three AELO graduates have been recruited by KLM and four by Transavia, further underscoring the academy’s reputation as a direct pathway to Europe’s top airlines.

In parallel with the fleet expansion, AELO has invested €6 million in new state-of-the-art facilities, to be inaugurated in October 2025. The upgraded infrastructure features cutting-edge flight simulators, advanced learning spaces, and modern amenities to enhance the integrated pilot training experience.

AELO is also developing a brand-new campus, located just two miles from Locarno Airport, which will feature 48 student rooms, two large classrooms, a cafeteria, and a gym, scheduled for delivery in November 2025. This new campus will provide an immersive, fully equipped environment for students to live, study, and train under optimal conditions.

“Our focus has been to build a powerful brand that reflects the Swiss Seal of Excellence,” said Stefano Buratti, Accountable Manager of AELO Swiss Academy. “We aim to position AELO as a premium product in the international market, attracting discerning students worldwide. Every aspect of our academy, from fleet and facilities to curriculum and instructor quality, is meticulously designed to create a learning environment that delivers excellence and prepares pilots for the demands of a global industry.”

“Excellence is at the heart of everything we do at AELO,” added Stefano. “These investments in our fleet, new campus, and facilities ensure that we remain at the forefront of aviation training in Europe, equipping our students with the skills, confidence, and professionalism required to succeed in the cockpit of tomorrow’s airlines.”

Founded in 1985, AELO Swiss Academy continues to set the benchmark for high-performance pilot training, combining rigorous flight education, personalized instruction, and a multicultural student community to deliver a truly world-class experience.

Source: AELO

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