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Spain’s Quality Fly Grows Fleet With 2 Additional Training Aircraft in June 2024

Quality Fly, the Madrid, Spain based flight school is thrilled to announce that its instructors successfully brought back two new Tecnam Aircraft P2008JC from Italy. In December 2023 Quality Fly announced the pending arrival of 4 more brand-new Tecnam P2008 aircraft in order to meet an expected 30% growth in 2024, following the addition of a second Tecnam P2006 MEP and two P2008 SEP aircraft in 2023. The success of Quality Fly’s EASA ATPL Integrated course, featuring all the latest innovations in airline pilot training, has propelled rapid growth for the Madrid-based flight school.

In April Quality Fly’s Managing Director Juan Cervero, revealed his departure from the managing director role, remaining as a Board Member, following six years of growth.

Reflecting on his tenure, Juan expressed immense pride in the growth and achievements witnessed during his time steering Quality Fly. Under his leadership:

  • Team expanded from 10 to approximately 35 colleagues
  • Increase in yearly turnover from 0.6 to 3.6 million Euros
  • Assets surged from 0.15 to 2.5 million Euros, boasting 13 new generation aircraft and 2 simulators
  • Student enrollment grew from 12 to 70 integrated students

About Quality Fly
Quality Fly is a flight academy based in Cuatro-Vientos airport, Madrid. The academy boasts a highly international profile with all classes taught in English and a student base of more than 35 different nationalities. At the very heart of their training offer is possibly Europe’s most innovative ATPL integrated program, which meets the latest and future EASA requirements and includes 40 hours in A320 full flight simulator level D, night flights in MEP, gliding training sessions and career advice. All to ensure the highest level of competency to fly as First Officer in the most demanding airlines around the world and prepare the students for real life circumstances. The commitment of Quality Fly to digital processes and effective systems allows the school to maintain its very competitive price for the 2024 ATPL course.

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Tecnam’s P-Mentor Deliveries Begin in 2024 in the United States

Tecnam Aircraft announced the commencement of their North America customer deliveries for the revolutionary P-Mentor Single Engine IFR Part 23 Certified Two Seat Platform.

“Beginning P-Mentor customer deliveries less than one month after achieving Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification marks another incredible milestone of raising the bar for the General Aviation Marketplace,” said Giovanni Pascale Langer, Managing Director, Tecnam Aircraft. “The P-Mentor has already begun to transform the training marketplace around the world as Flight Schools recognize that they cannot continue to operate legacy aircraft. The P-Mentor offers a unique combination of unparalleled safety, performance and cost-effectiveness.”

This innovative aircraft is equipped with the latest Garmin G3X Touch Screen avionics suite, providing students and instructors with a modern and intuitive interface to enhance the flight training experience.

“Since 1948, Tecnam has always been at the forefront of aviation innovation,” said David Copeland, Director of Sales. “With the P-Mentor, we are setting a new standard in the IFR training environment, offering a aircraft that not only meets but exceeds the rigorous demands of the aviation training community.”

The P-Mentor offers a very low fuel consumption of (3.7 GPH) while delivering a high level of cost efficiency allowing for all day training without having to stop for re fueling thus reducing costs as well as ground and operational interruptions.

“Today marks not only a monumental day for Tecnam but also for our Flight Program in partnership with Stephen F. Austin University. The delivery of the P-Mentor caps off our conversion of our fleet to an all inclusive Tecnam Flight Program. The innovation, low operational cost and aerodynamics of this platform are perfect for our Students and our operations. This combined with the reliability of the Tecnam Aircraft made it a very easy decision to choose the P-Mentor”, said Kristen Conklin, President; HCH Aviation.

Along with the delivery of the aircraft, a maintenance and familiarization course was also provided to the technicians and pilots.

About the P-Mentor
The P-Mentor is a two-seat aircraft, powered by the Rotax 912isC3, featuring the Garmin G3X IFR touch screen suite with PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities, compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA amendments. The Mentor is a turnkey solution for many flight schools to train students from their first flight up to their CPL-IR on a single platform. With a variable pitch propeller, a simulated retractable landing gear and an optional ballistic parachute, the P-Mentor has everything flight schools are looking for in today’s market. The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human-machine interface, resulting in the most effective and efficient VFR/IFR training. The generous fuel capacity will allow flight schools to fly all day without refueling, which improves operational value. The P-Mentor’s fuel consumption is just 3.70 US Gal/h (14 lt/h) contributing to a very low cost of operations averaging $65 per hour. The P-Mentor allows complete PPL, IR and UPRT training, with approved PBN/RNAV as well as AFCS: the entire training syllabus with unprecedented fuel consumption and emissions, further enhancing the renowned profitability of Tecnam-made fleet. The Tecnam fleet is perfect for the today modern school as their aircraft offer the best efficiency, performance and value while meeting the latest certification standards with a unique feature as ‘the greenest fleet on the market. Efficiency that also means very low CO2 emissions. Recent study shows that flight schools operating with TECNAM single and twin-engine fleet can reduce emissions by up to 60%: 10 tons of CO2 for each student by the time they receive their Commercial Pilot License.

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Bye Aerospace Receives Order for eFlyer 2 Training Aircraft from Hopscotch Air

United States based training aircraft manufacturer Bye Aerospace, the first FAA applicant in sustainable Part 23 electric aviation, has attracted a notable client for both its training and regional air mobility all-electric platforms. Hopscotch Air has signed a letter of intent to purchase four innovative eFlyers, including one eFlyer 2 trainer and three eFlyer 4 aircraft.

Why This Matters: Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer series of aircraft is set to slash operating costs by up to 80% compared to traditional planes like the Cessna 172, thanks to its battery-electric propulsion system. This clean tech not only cuts CO2 emissions but is significantly quieter than conventional aircraft, nearly undetectable at pattern altitudes!

Client Impact: “The clean, quiet eFlyer with its significantly reduced operating costs is incredibly important to our customers and increasing future business opportunities,” says Andrew Schmertz, CEO of Hopscotch Air. “We believe Bye Aerospace has a clear path to FAA Part 23 Certification, a disrupting technology for short haul charter operations.”

Bye Aerospace CEO Rod Zastrow adds, “The eFlyer 4 is perfect for regional mobility. Its spacious cabin comfortably seats a pilot and three passengers, with ample luggage space. We see it reaching speeds upwards of 200 knots with a range of over 300 miles based on industry aviation battery energy density projections.”

Hopscotch Air’s Commitment: The eFlyer 4 meets all Hopscotch Air’s criteria for regional air mobility. For instance, the popular White Plains to Nantucket route, 191 miles, takes less than an hour by eFlyer 4, compared to over 7 hours of driving.

Innovative Tech: Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer series features all-electric propulsion and advanced aerodynamics, delivering unmatched performance and efficiency with significantly lower operating costs. This makes it a top choice for elite regional mobility providers like Hopscotch Air.

Leading the Way: Bye Aerospace is ahead of the curve in electric aircraft design, performance, and certification, setting new standards for the industry.

About Bye Aerospace
Bye Aerospace, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, stands at the forefront of electric Aviation innovation. The eFlyer series of fixed-wing aircraft is meticulously designed to disrupt general aviation, starting with the crucial Aviation Training sector. Our mission is to deliver the first FAA-certified, zero-emission, highly cost-effective, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced aircraft.

About Hopscotch Air
Hopscotch Air, Inc, is an innovative on-demand air taxi operator, utilizing small, technologically advanced aircraft to serve passengers throughout the northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Canada. Certificated in 2009, Hopscotch Air performs about fourteen-hundred flights per year at fares far below traditional charter prices.

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Blackshape Aircraft Announces Dealer for MENA in 2024

Italy headquartered Blackshape Aircraft is pleased to appoint OpenSky World as its dealer and commercial channel for several North African and Middle Eastern Countries. Effective from May 23, 2024. OpenSky World will provide comprehensive and effective sales and maintenance support across these regions.

This partnership is part of Blackshape’s strategic international business development initiative. OpenSky World, with its rich history and international experience in Airlines’ Representative, brokerage and aircraft sales and acquisitions, boasts a robust local and global business network. The Company is renowned for delivering exceptional customer service, helping clients maximize the value of their aviation assets.

OpenSky World, having its headquarters in Bologna, Italy, will represent Blackshape serving as a starting point for a comprehensive sales network in Africa and the Middle East.

Source: Blackshape
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