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Atlantic Flight Training Group Welcomes Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft to its Training Base in the US

EuroPilot Center, a pilot training organisation headquartered in Belgium, welcomed France based training aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft to Socal Pilot Center, its training location in the Coachella Valley in California, US. Both organizations will explore new horizons together, said EuroPilot Center.

Earlier in January 2024 EuroPilot Center announced the launch of an unprecedented 100.000 EUR for Airline Training Scholarships.

About EuroPilot & SoCal Pilot Center (and the International Pilot Center Alliance – ICPA)

EuroPilot and SoCal Pilot Center, part of the International Pilot Center Alliance (IPCA), are EASA and FAA Approved Training Organizations with Training Locations in Antwerp (Belgium) founded in 2007, and Coachella, California (USA) founded in 2015. Offering a complete series of high-level pilot training courses, ranging from EASA and FAA Private Pilot, Instrument Ratings, Commercial Pilot, APS-MCC, A-UPRT, and All-Inclusive Airline Career Programs. In addition, EASA and FAA Flight Instructor training courses are provided as well.

With an actual graduation/hiring percentage over 96%, EuroPilot & SoCal Pilot Center has been successful in offering alumni with Airline Jobs worldwide. IPCA has currently over 150 students in training, enrolled in different programs and this number is growing fast due to the worldwide Pilot Shortage.

Uniquely, the Campus in California called SoCal Pilot Center is providing both EASA training/Testing/Skill-Tests and FAA Part 141 training on US soil and is 100% owned by EuroPilot Center. The school is staffed with full-time European Flight Instructors and guarantees the highest quality standards in flight training. All facilities, including new student housing, are an integral part of the organization. The US branch is also part of the Textron Aviation, Cessna Pilot Center Network since 2016 and has been approved by CATS/PSI as an FAA Testing Center. SoCal Pilot Center is approved by the USCIS to provide M1 Visa’s to foreign students for Flight Training under the SEVIS program.

Source: EuroPilot Center
Photo Credit: EuroPilot Center

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Belgium-based Flight School Skywings Flight Training Adds New Aircraft To Its Training Fleet

Belgium-based flight school, Skywings Flight Training, is thrilled to announce the newest member of its training fleet, OO-SKE, a Diamond DA40-D acquired at the end of 2023. This addition marks a significant step in the flight school’s transition to an “all-Diamond” fleet. The flight school will deploy this aircraft to its winter base in Spain to have two DA40 operating from Mutxamel.

In addition, Skywings Flight Training is set to expand its fleet even further this year with the addition of four brand-new Diamond Aircraft DA40-NGs. With the inclusion of these four new aircraft, they will have a total fleet of 8 Diamond training aircraft and one Diamond 40/42 simulator.

The flight training group previously shared its 2023 milestones and growth including:

  • Partnership with Lufthansa Group owned flight training organisation European Flight Academy
  • Intake of 30 new students for its Integrated ATPL program
  • Rapid employment of graduates with airlines such as Brussel Airlines (average time between graduation and employment being less than three months)
  • Winter base in Mutxamel, Spain
  • Expansion of campus at Antwerp Airport to grow the number of classrooms and simulators
  • Plans to grow the training infrastructure in 2024 with 4 new Diamond DA40NGS and one Diamond Aircraft DA40/42 simulator

Source: Skywings Flight Training
Photo Credit: Skywings Flight Training

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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne Expands Electric Training Aircraft Order to 40 Bye Aerospace eFlyer

Global pilot training group Skyborne, which operates pilot training bases across the United Kingdom and United States, has signed a letter of intent with Bye Aerospace for a further 30 eFlyer all-electric training aircraft. The commitment builds on Skyborne’s 2020 order of 10 eFlyers, with a total of 40 aircraft now set to join the academy’s US fleet in Vero Beach, Florida.

Lee Woodward, CEO, Skyborne, says: “Our partnership with Bye Aerospace reflects the pioneering spirit of Skyborne and our constant drive to redefine pilot training.

By expanding our eFlyer order and investing in an electric future, we will reduce our impact on the environment and support our airline partners with their sustainability goals. We’re proud that Skyborne students will soon begin their pilot training with net-zero flight.”

Producing zero CO2 emissions and with up to 80% lower flight operating costs compared to conventional trainers, the eFlyer is designed to offer an efficient and socially responsible alternative to fuel-based aircraft.

Rod Zastrow, President, Bye Aerospace, adds: “Skyborne is one of the most respected flight schools internationally and this further order is another tremendous endorsement of our product. It builds on the excellent customer momentum we have built during 2023. We are thrilled to begin 2024 with aviation training leader Skyborne.”

About Skyborne

Skyborne Airline Academy is a modern airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire Airport in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training.    

Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. It is their vision to create a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged.  

Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne aims to recruit the very best candidates to minimize additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew.  

Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, the Delta Propel Career Path Program, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme, and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway.  

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, beginning with the important Aviation Training sector, with an FAA-certified, zero-emission, highly cost-effective, low-drag, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced aircraft.

Source: Skyborne
Photo Credit: Bye Aerospace

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Middle East Airline-Owned Flight School Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Adds 10 New Aircraft in 2023

Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), a flight training organisation and subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, took delivery of 10 brand new Cessna 172S training aircraft in 2023 to now operate a fleet of 24 Cessna 172S aircraft.

In addition in 2023 Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA) signed an agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for 20 single-engine training aircraft.

“As we prepare to carry our brand further within the scope of our vision for the next 10 years, it makes us all proud to see the high level of domestic and national opportunities and capabilities,” said Ahmet Bolat, Chairman at Turkish Airlines. “Our pilots to be trained with our aircraft to be produced by TAI will bring us closer to the fleet target of 800 aircraft, which we aim to have in 2033.”

“On the other hand, with this valuable agreement that will support TAFA to become an international pilot training center, the star of Turkish aviation will shine even brighter,” added Bolat.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy
Photo Credit: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (shown as meta image)

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Indian Secretary of Civil Aviation Visits Aircraft Manufacturer’s Airshow Booth as Countries Flight Schools Operate Over 60 Tecnam Aircraft

Italian training aircraft manufacturer Tecnam Aircraft shared that during the January 2024 held Wings India 2024, the Indian Secretary of Civil Aviation, Mr. Vumlunmang Vualnam, visited the aircraft manufacturer’s booth and discovered the most important advantages of P2010 TDI, which is perfectly suited to the requirements of the Indian General Aviation (GA) market.

Tecnam aircraft additionally shared that there are 61 of its aircraft flying for Indian flight training organisations.

Source: Tecnam Aircraft
Photo Credit: Tecnam Aircraft

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