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Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Grows Training Fleet – Adds Diamond Aircraft in May 2025

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the abinitio pilot training academy of Turkish Airlines, has added another Diamond Aircraft to its fleet in May 2025 as it is planning to add 47 new aircraft this year.

TAFA earlier in the month announced that it had expanded its domestic training footprint with the addition of Zafer Regional Airport as its sixth training base. Operations at the new location commenced on April 15, 2025. The new campus aims to produce 40 graduates annually, with plans to increase this number in the coming years. ​

  • Zafer Airport becomes the sixth TAFA training base, joining existing facilities in Aydın, Ephesus, Uşak, Adana, and Bodrum.
  • The initial deployment will include four training aircraft stationed at Zafer Airport.
  • The location was selected for its low air traffic density and high operational efficiency, providing an optimal environment for cadet pilot training.
  • The expansion supports TAFA’s strategy to scale up its capacity to meet growing pilot demand across the Turkish Airlines Group.
  • The academy currently operates a fleet of 50 aircraft and plans to expand to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027, with 47 new aircraft expected by the end of 2025.
  • Over the past five years, TAFA has graduated more than 900 pilots and recorded 220,000 flight hours as of December 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy
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Elixir Aircraft to Showcase CS-23 Certified Trainer at 2025 Paris Air Show

France – Training aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has confirmed its participation at the 2025 Paris Air Show (SIAE), marking its fifth consecutive appearance at the global aerospace event. The company will be showcasing its 4th generation CS-23 certified aircraft at Static Display A8 from June 16 to 22 at Le Bourget.

  • Elixir Aircraft will present its CS-23 certified light aircraft, designed using proprietary OneShot composite technology

  • The aircraft has seen increasing adoption among pilot training organizations across Europe for its efficiency, durability, and safety

Source: Elixir Aircraft
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European Training Aircraft Lessor Delivers First Elixir Aircraft to Flight School in Greece

Greece – Aircraft leasing company Green Aerolease has expanded its footprint into Greece by delivering the first of twelve Elixir Aircraft to Egnatia Aviation, a prominent flight training organization. The handover took place on April 9, 2025, during the Aero Friedrichshafen air show in Germany.

  • Egnatia Aviation has ordered twelve Elixir Aircraft, with six scheduled for delivery in 2025 and the remaining six in 2026
  • The aircraft are leased through Green Aerolease’s turnkey solution, which includes rental, insurance, maintenance, and carbon offsetting
  • The Elixir Aircraft features a Rotax 912 100 hp engine and a glass cockpit, offering enhanced safety, performance, and comfort
  • The new aircraft will be based at Egnatia Aviation’s training center at Kavala-Amygdaleon Airport

About Green Aerolease
Green Aerolease is a France-based company specializing in the leasing of electric and low-carbon aircraft to operators such as flying clubs, pilot training schools, and airlines. The company aims to accelerate the ecological transition of light aviation in France and Europe by offering innovative leasing solutions in the field of electric aviation.

Source: Green Aerolease
Photo Credit: Green Aerolease

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Slovenia-based Flight School Grows Fleet, Changes Training Management System and Partners with ACMI Operator

Slovenia – Aviation Career Center (AAC), an Approved Training Organization (ATO) focused on training commercial pilots, has announced a series of developments aimed at expanding its operational capacity and enhancing student training experience.

  • AAC has adopted FlightLogger as its main training management system to streamline its operations and student training management.

  • The ATO has added two aircraft to its fleet:

    • An additional Evektor SportStarRTC for Single Engine (SE) training.

    • A Diamond DA42 to support Multi-Engine (ME) and Instrument Rating (IR) training.

  • In March 2025, AAC commenced training for a new batch of 13 international cadets enrolled in its 0-ATPL/A320 cadet program.

ACC offers two flagship internationally competitive programs:

  • Airline Transport Pilot License Program (0–ATPL Program)
    • A comprehensive program covering all theoretical and practical knowledge required to obtain a frozen ATPL (CPL/ATPL), including:
      • Basic flight training
      • Advanced single-engine and multi-engine operations
      • FNPT II simulator training
      • Full theoretical instruction according to EASA standards
  • Airbus A320 Cadet Program (with guaranteed airline placement)
    • An advanced program building upon the CPL/ATPL course, including:
    • Airbus A320 Type Rating
    • Guaranteed placement in a EU based airline (has an exclusive partnership with an ACMI airline for placement as First Officer, guaranteeing a minimum 300 hrs of A320 Flight time which greatly enhances their employability with commercial carriers).

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Evionica Highlights Diamond Aircraft “Smart Aircraft Experience”

Global – Aviation eLearning solutions provider Evionica has highlighted its Diamond Aircraft – “The Smart Aircraft Experience,” an integrated flight training and operations ecosystem. The collaboration aims to streamline and modernize pilot training by combining high-fidelity simulation, digital learning, and advanced training management.

  • The Smart Aircraft Experience merges Evionica’s digital training capabilities with Diamond Aircraft’s flight platforms.

  • Key components include:

    • Immersive eLearning modules tailored to Diamond Aircraft systems

    • FNPT II simulators using actual aircraft components for realistic procedural and handling training

    • Comprehensive flight training management software to track student progress, flight hours, and record-keeping

  • The initiative positions Diamond Aircraft as not only an aircraft provider but a complete training solution platform when paired with Evionica’s smart systems.

  • The collaboration aims to elevate training efficiency and consistency for flight schools operating Diamond aircraft models.

Source: Evionica
Photo Credit: Evionica

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