Market Intelligence: -Training Aircraft Developments

US Flight School to Expand Fleet with 8 New Piper Aircraft in 2025 and 2026

Apopka, Florida, USA – D&J Aviation, a premier aviation services and flight training provider in Central Florida, and training aircraft manufacturer Piper Aircraft have announced a fleet expansion agreement, with D&J Aviation set to receive a total of eight Piper Archer TX aircraft over the next one to two years.

  • D&J Aviation will take delivery of its first two Piper Archer TX aircraft in July 2025
  • An additional six aircraft will be delivered in the following 1 to 2 years
  • All aircraft will be equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and GFC 700 autopilot systems
  • The deal strengthens the ongoing collaboration between D&J Aviation and Piper Aircraft

About D&J Aviation
D&J Aviation is a flight training and aviation services provider based in Central Florida, operating out of Apopka Airport (X04) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). The company offers a range of flight training programs and aircraft services.

Source: D&J Aviation

Related Posts

Training Aircraft Manufacturer Direct Fly’s New Aircraft Cleared for Use by Spanish Flight Schools

Czech Republic and Spain – Czech based training aircraft manufacturer Direct Fly s.r.o has confirmed that its Alto NG ultralight aircraft is now eligible for operation and registration in Spain under the current regulations issued by the Spanish aviation authority AESA. The approval allows unrestricted use of the aircraft, including in flight school training environments.

Direct Fly has been engaged in the production and development of ultralight aircraft since 2006. The Alto NG aircraft is certified in Germany, Poland, France, Belgium, Turkey, USA and Canada. More than 200 ALTO aircraft are currently flying in various countries around the world.

Source: Direct Fly
Photo Credit: Direct Fly

Related Posts

Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Adds First Elixir Aircraft to Spanish Training Base

Alhama de Murcia, Spain – United Kingdom headquartered pilot training organisation Leading Edge Aviation has introduced the Elixir Aircraft into its training fleet at its fair-weather base in Alhama de Murcia. The aircraft is being added in collaboration with manufacturer Elixir Aircraft and leasing partner Green Aerolease.

Green Aerolease will deploy 5 aircraft and previously stated – “These aircraft join the Leading Edge Aviation fleet, marking the launch of our “turnkey” rental offer, with insurance, maintenance and carbon compensation via Aero4Good,” said Green Aerolease. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to sustainable aviation and innovation at the service of flight schools. A big thank you to our partners for their trust.”

Source: Leading Edge Aviation
Photo Credit: Leading Edge Aviation

Related Posts

Bye Aerospace Showcases Electric Training Aircraft Solution to ARJ Solutions Leadership

USA – Bye Aerospace, an electric training aircraft developer, welcomed numerous industry stakeholders to its eFrontiers Evangelist Series including Anthony Rock, President at ARJ Solutions.

“While in Denver, I had the opportunity to visit Bye Aerospace where they are building a clean sheet electric aircraft focused on use for primary flight training–Impressive effort moving towards FAA certification with the requirements checklist in hand. Bye is leading the industry in this disruptive technology. While others are trying to retrofit existing platforms, Bye is building it from the ground up. Exciting concept and promising future that is within realistic reach in 2025.” shared Anthony Rock, President at ARJ Solutions.

Source: Bye Aerospace
Photo Credit: Bye Aerospace

Related Posts

BAA Training’s Flight Training Base Will Grow to 58 Cessna by 2027

LIeida, Spain –  Global pilot training group BAA Training, which operates flight school’s and full flight simulator training center’s, has shared that its Spain flight training base will operate 58 Cessna’s in two years.

The group is also making significant progress on the construction of its new accommodation campus at Lleida-Alguaire Airport, its primary flight training base in Spain. The facility is scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year, aimed at enhancing the overall training experience for its growing student base and expanding airline partnerships.

  • The new campus will provide on-site accommodation, enabling students to focus fully on their training while BAA Training manages their living arrangements.
  • Designed to serve both students and instructors, the facility will also cater to corporate clients requiring full-service solutions.
  • BAA Training operates an Ab Initio flight school in Spain and four simulator training centers across Europe and Asia, offering MPL, Type Rating, and advanced pilot programs.

Source:

Related Posts