Belgrade, Serbia based Aviation Academy of Belgrade has received a Bell 206B Jet Ranger III for training of new helicopter pilots.
This latest delivery is part of a EUR65 million investment plan to create an aviation training hub in Serbia.
Source: VR Global
Bye Aerospace, a United States based manufacturer of an innovative eFlyer family of electric aerospace products, currently has 410 eFlyer order backlog – an amazing market validation, said George E. Bye, Founder and CEO of Bye Aerospace.
The Founder and CEO shared a brief message outlining the company’s milestones.
“Much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving weekend. Hard work by the leadership and engineering team has resulted a industry-leading key milestones achieved with the FAA. Mid-year we added financial resources and also two key leaders in Rod Zastrow (President and COO) and Jim Dunn (CFO). Our stockholders, advisors, and board continued their steadfast support. Flight training company customer response has been remarkable, especially since late summer: We have gained 410 eFlyer’s to our customer backlog – amazing market validation. More press will be coming soon with two new Letter’s of Intent to be announced.
Looking back with gratitude also: We have pioneered our way through many stages of a challenging, rigorous engineering and industry-1st FAA process. Over several years of this effort we utilized our eFlyer 2 developmental prototype to test technology, various hardware configurations, and validate predicted performance and economics, (image below from a June, 2020 flight test). With key test results gained, FAA Part 23-conformed design engineering followed, also allowing production industry partners to be selected. Our collective goal now is to finish this process and begin delivering the new, high-tech, electric eFlyer to our great customers.”
One such order comes from European pilot training group OSM Aviation Academy which placed an order for 60 eFlyer2 back in 2019.
“In April 2019, we placed an order for 60 all-electric planes from Colorado-based aircraft manufacturer Bye Aerospace – the largest order for commercial electric planes to date. The electric planes, E-Flyer 2, is planesd for flight training at the OSM Aviation Academy centers to qualify pilots for the future taking an active role in securing sustainability and Green focus in Aviation Training.” shared Hans Kyrre, Executive Director OSM Aviation Academy.
Source: George Bye (Bye Aerospace) and Hans Kyrre H. (OSM Aviation Academy)
Photo Credit: Bye Aerospace
During Dubai Airshow, 2023, Italy headquartered training aircraft manufacturer Tecnam announced that FlyBy, Spain’s leading General Aviation Flight Training Organisation has placed an order for an additional 4 Tecnam P2008JC. These will supplement their existing all Tecnam fleet of 16.
Current FlyBy’s fleet includes:
Burgos, Spain based ‘FlyBy’, is renowned for its all-inclusive integrated flight training program which include accommodation, meals, iPad, ground school and flight simulators.
Course duration is just 14 months, with students starting with ATPL Ground School, then go onto Visual Flight Rating (VFR), Instruments Flight Rating (IFR), and then completing a Multi-Engine and APS Multi Crew Cooperation module.
Students are more than 350 from 103 different countries, 55% of the students from Europe while the rest 45%, from the rest of the world.
In 2023 the ATO logged 23.000 flight hours, and the forecast for 2024 is even more. FlyBy is planning to open a new base in Spain and add 6 more Tecnam within 2024.
The ‘FlyBy’, senior management team has extensive experience in airline management, training management and ab initio flight school leadership.
Alex ALVAREZ, FlyBy CEO, says: “We have chosen Tecnam for our fleet for its modern design and low operational costs. This means we can offer the latest technology to our students at a very reasonable hourly rate.”
Walter DA COSTA, TECNAM Chief Sales Officer: “Tecnam confirms its worldwide leadership in General Aviation Training. Latest generation avionics allow student pilots to gain effective experience at low cost to complete a full training and progress very quickly into flying commercial aircraft.”
Tradition, innovation and vision. These factors are spearheading Tecnam to wider horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam is offering the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools operating Tecnam’s single- and twin-engine fleet can save as much as 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions for every single student graduating with a Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to fleet using 100LL fuel on a journey of 155 flight hours, 30h of which on twin.
About FlyBy
FlyBy is the commercial trademark of Fly Bai S.L: of Spain. Fly Bai is an Approved Training Organization registered with the Spanish Civil Aviation Authority (AESA) with registration number E-166. AESA is member of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the license issued is valid in all EASA member countries: Germany, France, etc. With many years of pilot training expertise, FlyBy provides training of the highest quality to student pilots. FlyBy offers an integrated course which includes CPL, ATPL, ME IR and MCC which combines ground school courses and flying training delivered in accordance with the EASA and AESA requirements.
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.
Source: Tecnam
Photo Credit: Tecnam
AeroGuard Flight Training Center announces that applications for the 2024 Piper Brand Ambassador Program is now open.
The Piper Brand Ambassador program is a collaborative initiative between Piper Aircraft, Inc. and its partner flight schools to create and showcase aviation and lifestyle content in the collegiate flight training environment. The program is designed to highlight a select few number of college-aged Brand Ambassadors, all enrolled in flight courses or actively working as flight instructors, to showcase what it looks like to utilize Piper products in their flight training.
The Ambassador’s Piper-related content can include any flight training milestones, educational posts, National Days like National Aviation Day, and more. The Ambassador must hold a Private Pilot License (PPL), enrolled in aviation related course of study, and have at least 1,ooo followers.
The Ambassador will earn $10 per post and up to $40 per month, receive free Ambassador merchandise, and discounts at the Piper Pilot Shop, among others.
Applications are open until December 1, 2023. Interviews will be conducted by Piper. The successful applicant will become Ambassador by January 1, 2024 and will have a one-year contract term.
Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
Photo Credit: AeroGuard Flight Training Center (shown as meta image)
Textron Aviation announced an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal, inked at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience.
The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
“For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk has inspired the next generation of pilots and served as the world’s leading flight trainer,” said Chris Crow, vice president of Piston Sales. “We are delighted to continue the relationship with BAA Training to provide their students access to the most produced single-engine aircraft globally.”
The stable flight characteristics, advanced avionics and demonstrated dispatch reliability of the Skyhawk have made it a dependable training platform. The new airplanes will be used by students to put them in the pilot’s seat of the most popular training aircraft in the world.
“BAA Training has set an ambitious milestone to achieve a capacity of 500-1000 students per year, necessitating a significant expansion of our fleet. We are glad to finalize this order, as the addition of 48 Cessna Skyhawks will bolster our resources, enabling us to accommodate the growing demand for training and further solidify our position in the industry,” said Marijus Ravoitis, CEO, BAA Training.
BAA Training offers comprehensive aviation training solutions for aspiring commercial pilots, ranging from Ab Initio training to Type Rating, available across multiple locations, including Spain, Lithuania, France and Vietnam. Additionally, pilot training services are provided through its consultancy office in India and a sales representative office in the UAE.
About the Cessna Skyhawk
The Cessna Skyhawk is considered the aircraft of choice for pilot training, and it is the most popular single-engine aircraft in aviation history. Since the aircraft first took flight in 1955, over 45,000 Cessna 172 aircraft have been delivered to customers around the world — more than any other aircraft in the industry. The single-engine, four-seat, high-wing Skyhawk is renowned for offering the best combination of modern features, including the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with wireless connectivity, a standard angle-of-attack display system, and proven dependability. The aircraft also features McCauley’s aluminum fixed pitch propeller, providing greater reliability and operating time and a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine with 180 horsepower.
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