ACS Aviation showcased its brand new Tecnam P-Mentors in its facility at Perth Airport. Check them out through the video below.
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US Flight School Paragon Flight Training Completes 2023 Training Aircraft Acquisition
Florida, United States based Paragon Flight Training is pleased to announce it has completed its 2023 goal of purchasing 10 new Piper aircraft, taking possession of the final two aircraft in September, 2023. The announcement was made by Paragon Flight President Christopher Schoensee and comes following the company’s purchase of 10 Pipers in 2022 and in alignment with the company’s aggressive plan of expanding its fleet to 50 new aircraft by the end of 2026.
“Working in such a high growth industry as aviation training, we need to remain laser focused on our strategic plan – and that’s what we’ve done. We know that having a modern fleet is not only a competitive advantage but provides optimal training for our students,” Schoensee said.
Paragon Flight continues to experience record enrollment trends, fueled not only by national interest in careers in commercial aviation but also as a result of the two additional locations it opened this year. In July, Paragon Flight opened its first Georgia location at LaGrange-Callaway Airport following its new partnership with LaGrange College. The partnership gives students the opportunity to pursue a minor in aviation using Paragon Flight’s Professional Pilot Program curriculum, Paragon Flight aircraft at nearby LaGrange-Callaway and a Paragon Flight-owned flight simulator housed on the LaGrange College campus. In March 2023, the company opened a fully operational Paragon Flight Training facility at the Punta Gorda Airport in Punta Gorda, Florida.
The company also recently received its Frasca twin-engine flight training device, housed at Paragon Flight’s headquarters location in Fort Myers, to serve as a button for button complement to the Piper Seminole, an aircraft model essential for commercial pilot training that Paragon Flight purchased in 2022.
“With a growth-focused strategic plan, the best training equipment in private aviation, and a pilot training curriculum that puts a premium not only on skill development but character and leadership, Paragon Flight is extremely excited about the future and the contributions our students will make as pilots and aviation professionals,” Schoensee said.
About Paragon Flight Training
Paragon Flight is an award-winning flight academy headquartered at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, with additional locations in Punta Gorda, Florida and LaGrange, Georgia. With FAA and SEVIS accreditations, a fleet of 30 aircraft and advanced simulator technology onsite, the company trains commercial, professional, and recreational pilots as well as offering military pilot training for domestic and foreign governments.
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European Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Joins the 2023 UAA Collegiate Aviation Education Conference
Elixir Aircraft, a company based in La Rochelle, France recently participated in the 2023 UAA Collegiate Aviation Education Conference held on September 27-29, 2023 in the Hilton St.Petersburg Bayfront, Florida. This 3-day event offers innovation workshops, thought-provoking education sessions, and opportunities for attendees to hear from leaders across the industry. During the meeting, committees meet to discuss targeted issues and policy positions that affect core groups within the membership.
The annual collegiate aviation conference is the premier gathering place for college and university educators focusing on the collegiate aviation industry. It includes presentations from government agencies, university professionals, research-based programs, safety professionals, and those committed to best practices in aviation education in the college and university environment.
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European Flight School’s Multi-Engine Diamond Aircraft Flies with Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the First Time
On September 25, 2023, following extensive tests and preparations, training aircraft from the European Flight Academy, a brand of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT), made a few circuits of the aerodrome at Bremen Airport for the first time. The DA42-VI from the Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft was fully fueled with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This flight was the result of intensive preparation between LAT, Diamond Aircraft, and the engine manufacturer Austro Engine. Bremen Airport was deliberately chosen for this flight, as it counts among the first airports in Germany to stock and refuel with SAF provided by World Fuel Services. This SAF is obtained from oil waste, aquatic plants and soil plants in Ghent, Belgium. In a first step, the oils and fats are hydrogenated and then refined in a similar way to fossil fuels. And as a result, SAF produces up to 80 percent fewer CO2 emissions during its life cycle.
The joint event with representatives of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH, Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH (Diamond Aircraft Austria), Austro Engine GmbH, World Fuel Services Europe Ltd., and Bremen Airport was the kickoff for extensive tests with blended SAF. Unblended neat SAF has been proven to generate up to 80 percent less CO2 emissions than conventional kerosene. It is the goal of all involved parties to make the training of future Lufthansa Group pilots more sustainable and environmentally friendly, as well. The results of this test series will reveal whether SAF can be used as the sole fuel for the European Flight Academy fleet in the future.
Eco-consciousness and responsible use of resources has always been at the core of Diamond Aircraft. The history started with efficient and lead-free jet-fuel engines and is going forward with electrification as well as alternative fuels and propulsion systems. Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine anticipate increasing availability of ASTM D7566 SAF blends as a “drop-in” fuel for General Aviation in the coming years and plans to release the entire fleet for this fuel mix by the end of 2025. Significant market penetration of SAFs is expected by 2030 and availability of 100% pure SAFs without blending for 2050.
Birgit Bubelach, Head of Training Services at Lufthansa Aviation Training, commented on this at the event: “I am very pleased that we are all standing here together today and are able to witness this test flight of one of our European Flight Academy training aircraft, fueled for the first time with SAF. This has been made possible by our long-standing good partnership with the airport operator as well as the fuel supplier here at Bremen Airport, who, at our request and without hesitation, were available to our training aircraft manufacturer Diamond and its engine manufacturer Austro Engine for the testing of SAF for their engines.”
Mathias Offen, Head of Training Services adds: “Today’s test flight with SAF in one of our training aircraft is an essential building block on the way to sustainable pilot training at our flight schools, which we as the European Flight Academy are embarking on together with our training aircraft manufacturer Diamond.”
Robert Kremnitzer, Head of Design Organization at Diamond Aircraft Austria: “SAF is the most immediately available key to reducing CO2 emissions in aviation. The majority of the Diamond fleet can benefit directly from using kerosene piston engines. We are very pleased to be able to demonstrate this as a model example through the cooperation with our partner LAT and Bremen Airport, and we are convinced that we will jointly pave the way here.”
“Despite the system-related advantage of a kerosene piston engine in terms of CO2 emissions, any further development towards overall CO2 reduction is of great importance to us. SAFs represent a welcome opportunity to immediately optimize existing fleets with respect to decarbonization. These fuels have by now been sufficiently tested for use in turbines and their increased use saves tons of CO2. Kerosene-fueled piston engines play only a minor role in aviation due to their low volumes globally and their low emissions in general. As a result, it was very difficult for us to procure these “new” fuels for analysis and testing, let alone to participate in their certification in order to address the specific requirements of a compression-ignition piston engine,” says Felix Zahradnik, Chief Technology Officer at Austro Engine. “However, by cooperating with LAT, one of our main customers, and with the great support of Bremen Airport as well as WFS, we were able to procure enough fuel for extensive investigations on engine test benches and test flights in preparation for the certification of SAFs. We look forward to working with our customers to shape the future of aviation.”
Commenting on the decision to provision Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Bremen Airport’s Managing Director as well as its COO & project manager stated the following:
Dr. Marc Cezanne, Managing Director Bremen Airport: “As part of our climate protection strategy, we decided in 2018 to provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Bremen Airport. As a result, a tank farm for SAF as well as a reliable supply chain for the procurement of the more environmentally friendly kerosene were established. Since mid-2022, we have been offering ‘green kerosene’ to all airlines at our Airport. We are very pleased that Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is now flying from Bremen with significantly reduced emissions.”
Christian Knuschke, Chief Operating Officer & project manager, Bremen Airport: “The planning and implementation of the SAF project was ambitious, but successful. We are currently able to store around 50 cubic meters of SAF at Bremen Airport, but in the long run we aim at further developing our capacity in line with the market. Already at this point, this makes Bremen Airport a pioneer on the road to green aviation.”
Matt Whitton, Vice President, World Fuel Services: “Collaboration is key in accelerating SAF adoption, and we commend the dedication of all involved parties in making this project a success. The group’s pioneering effort in SAF use aligns with our mission to expand SAF access and broaden the understanding that this is a drop-in fuel ready for use in any aviation application. World Fuel Services continues to work daily with producers and end users to advance SAF accessibility and promote its versatility for a greener aviation industry.”
About Lufthansa Aviation Training
Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT) is one of the leading companies in the field of flight training with its competence in the training and further education of cockpit and cabin personnel at ten training locations. The company employs around 1,000 people at different training locations. The registered office is at Munich Airport. The customer portfolio includes over 250 nationally and internationally renowned airlines, including the Lufthansa Group airlines. Lufthansa Aviation Training has almost 200 training devices within its training fleet, including aircraft for pilot training, flight simulators of all common aircrafttypes for pilot training and emergency and service mock-ups for the training of flight attendants.
Under the European Flight Academy (EFA) brand, Lufthansa Aviation Training bundles all Lufthansa Group flight schools.
About Diamond Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft, headquartered in Austria with facilities in Canada and China, is amongst the leading aircraft manufacturer in General Aviation. Founded in 1981, Diamond has pioneered many aviation firsts and achieved numerous milestones and industry expert accolades.
About World Fuel Services
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services is a division of World Kinect Corporation, a global Fortune 100 fueland energy management company involved in providing supply fulfillment, sustainability, and transaction and payment management solutions to customers worldwide. World Fuel Services sells and delivers liquid fuels, natural gas, electricity, renewable energy, and other sustainability solutions to its clients at more than 8,000 locations in more than 200 countries and territories through its Marine, Aviation, and Government divisions.
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Bye Aerospace Celebrates Significant Regulatory Milestone
United States of America headquartered Bye Aerospace, a global innovator in cutting edge sustainable electric aviation, celebrates a significant milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepts its “Functional Hazard Analysis.” This groundbreaking purposefully-designed electric eFlyer 2 aircraft has achieved another general aviation industry “first” under Amendment 64 of FAA Part 23, reinforcing Bye Aerospace’s global industry design lead, significantly ahead of any competition.
Rod Zastrow, President of Bye Aerospace, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This FAA milestone substantiates our eFlyer design, providing unwavering support for our market and business case. The result is a clean, capable, electric aircraft with a remarkable 80% reduction in operating costs as compared to conventional aircraft. Bye Aerospace and the eFlyer 2 are poised to revolutionize aviation pilot training economics.”
The FAA certification basis for the eFlyer 2 (Project No. TC09549CH-A) was established earlier, confirming its eligibility for a type certificate. The FAA has affirmed that the type design complies with the U.S. type certification basis and that the aircraft is safe for the requested certification category.
Mr. Zastrow emphasized, “Our sustainable aircraft technology represents a paradigm shift in the aviation industry. Our groundbreaking eFlyer design offers an unprecedented opportunity for aerospace, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) institutional investors to invest in a cleaner and more sustainable future for aerospace and aviation.”
As the global aviation industry faces increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, Bye Aerospace is leading the charge toward a greener future. The Bye Aerospace team of dedicated engineers and researchers are developing innovative solutions that address the most pressing environmental challenges facing the broad aerospace 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 has been 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.
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Announces Successful Completion of a Demo Tour in Germany
Italy headquartered training aircraft manufacturer Blackshape Aircraft, a global pioneer in high-performance, fully-composite general aviation and ultralight aircraft, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a demo tour in Germany featuring the Gabriél BK160-TR, its ultimate contemporary training aircraft. The BK160-TR, showcased its unique features, including dual glass cockpit & dual full commands, tandem seat configuration and designed to enable students reach the highest level of operational capability.
The BK160-TR attracted keen interest from private customers and flight school representatives alike. With demo aircraft available and short lead times, Blackshape looks forward to future opportunities to further present the Gabriél to global markets, reaffirming its commitment to forward-thinking innovation and Italian craftsmanship.
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Cirrus Aircraft Celebrates its Innovation Center Grand Opening
Cirrus Aircraft announced the grand opening of its Innovation Center located at its headquarters at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. The Innovation Center is dedicated to the development of the next-generation innovation that supports Cirrus Aircraft’s products and services while preserving the mission they serve and making personal aviation more approachable.
Cirrus Aircraft has provided significant investment to transform the 189,000-square-foot building on 39 acres into a state-of-the-art Innovation Center. Innovation Center capabilities include a larger and more capable Material and Processes Lab, a new Integration Test Lab, an upgraded Advanced Design & Development Lab, and new environmental equipment and testing capabilities as well as significant floor space increase for development and testing. Additionally, the Innovation Center features flexible and collaborative workspaces and amenities to provide an optimal team environment.
“These new facilities and capabilities enable our engineers, technicians and researchers to more rapidly design, develop and certify our next generation of Cirrus products in a connected, synergetic environment,” said Ken Harness, Senior Vice President of Product Development of Cirrus Aircraft.
“The Innovation Center is an incredible company milestone that supports the future development and endeavors of Cirrus Aircraft product development,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “We are continuing to invest in the company and the City of Duluth with the Innovation Center opening. We have worked closely with our partners to renovate the building and hire more engineers and technicians to join the new facility in Duluth.”
Over thirty engineers and technicians have been added since 2022, now exceeding 300 people at the Innovation Center.
About Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet™, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee and Benton Harbor, Michigan.
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