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European Air Force to Take Delivery of its First Batch of Grob G120TP Training Aircraft and Simulator

The Swedish Flygvapnet (Air Force) announced it will soon take delivery of its first batch of Grob G120TP training aircraft, designated as the SK 40 which will be stationed in Malmen. The delivery includes seven aircraft and a simulator. The official ceremony and reception will be held on the 3rd of April. Swedish Air Force Pilots and Instructors have already completed training on the new Grob G120TP aircraft.

In March 2020, the Swedish government announced the purchase of said aircraft which will replace the existing SK 60 jet trainers.

Source: Grob Aircraft
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US Flight School Invests US$13 Million by Ordering an Additional 22 Piper Aircraft for 2025

The Thrust Flight Group, a leading flight school based at Addison Airport, Texas is thrilled to announce the purchase of 20 brand new Piper Archer TX aircraft and 2 brand new Piper Seminoles for its flight training fleet. This $13 million investment not only allows the school to expand its operations to new locations but also accommodates the rapidly growing demand for its innovative Zero Time to Airline (ZTA) program.

These state-of-the-art Piper Aircraft add to the 12 Piper Archer TX aircraft Thrust Flight received in 2022. With an additional 8 Archers and 2 additional Piper Seminole aircraft due to arrive in 2023, Thrust Flight’s fleet continues to expand to meet the pilot training demand in the market. This will expand Thrust Flight’s fleet to over 50 aircraft.

Each of these aircraft come equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics suite and feature air-conditioning for ultimate student comfort while training. These cutting-edge aircraft also come equipped with state-of-the-art autopilot systems, an investment that sets Thrust Flight apart from the majority of flight schools that don’t provide extensive training on autopilot systems.

The Piper Archers will be used by students in almost every stage of their flight training, but the Seminoles are specifically used for the multi-engine course at their Denison, TX location. This course is booked months in advance, so the addition will help open up more opportunities for students to train with Thrust Flight.

“We take pride in providing the safest and best-equipped aircraft for our students to train in throughout the industry. Our commitment to providing comfortable and technologically advanced training sets us apart from other flight schools and has led to significant growth throughout our programs.” says Patrick Arnzen, CEO at Thrust Flight. “This is also part of our ongoing goal to keep our entire training fleet less than 5 years old.”

The expansion of Thrust Flight’s fleet comes at a crucial time, as the aviation industry faces a surge in demand for new pilots over the next decade. As a trusted provider of flight training, Thrust Flight is committed to meeting this demand by offering accessible, high-quality training to those who dream of a career in aviation. Keep an eye out for announcements about additional Thrust Flight locations coming soon.

These new aircraft will arrive in 2025 from the Piper Aircraft factory in Vero Beach, FL. They will be used at Thrust Flight’s two locations at Addison Airport and North Texas Regional Airport, plus future expansion sites.

About Thrust Flight

Thrust Flight is a leading professional flight academy with locations at Addison Airport and North Texas Regional Airport. They offer flight instruction services for many different aviation ratings and certificates. Through their Zero Time to Airline® program, they prepare flight students for a career at the airlines.

About Piper Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin Autoland. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600SLS, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance, value, and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Seneca V, Archer LX, and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole, and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. 

Source: Thrust Flight Press Release
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Emirates Flight Training Academy Expands Training Fleet with 3 Diamond Multi-Engine Aircraft and Simulator

Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) continues to live up to its promise of offering cutting-edge tech and state-of-the-art aircraft to train pilots of the future and help close the industry’s skills gap. The Academy is now bolstering its current fleet with an order for three twin-engine DA42-VI and its corresponding flight simulator from Diamond Aircraft Industries – a leading manufacturer of aircraft in general aviation, based in Austria. The total deal is worth EUR 4 million in list prices.

The AUSTRO jet-fuel powered DA42-VI aircraft is slated to be the flagship that ushers in multi-engine piston (MEP) training at EFTA.

Capt Abdulla Al Hammadi, Vice President Emirates Flight Training Academy, said: “Our new fleet from Diamond Aircraft is part of our larger strategic intent for our cadet programme. It helps us design a bridging MEP programme for cadets to gain more flying experience while progressing from a single engine to a light jet aircraft. It strengthens our offering and makes it more unique, rounded and robust. Our cadets will benefit hugely as they gain experience on three different types of aircraft, even before they’re licensed. The new fleet also helps us go above and beyond on complying with the new GCAA guidelines. The DA42-VI is reliable, eco-friendly and a practical platform for MEP training. We’re confident we’ve made the right choice.”

“We are thrilled that our DA42-VI is the choice for Emirates’ flight training. This, once again, solidifies the aircraft’s position as the industry leading multi-engine piston trainer,” said Liqun (Frank) Zhang, CEO Diamond Aircraft Austria. “With Emirates we are adding another premier flight academy to our long list of renowned training operators and are looking forward to support them with the most advanced and eco-friendly aircraft available on the market today.”

The 4-seat DA42-VI is the newest version of Diamond’s technology leading light piston twin-engine aircraft. It’s the first certified general aviation piston aircraft to combine modern technology airframe, avionics, and power plants.

With its unique combination of performance and utility, the jet fuel powered DA42-VI is designed to make transitioning from single to twin engine much easier. The aircraft generates fuel savings of up to 50% compared to conventional AVGAS powered twins, and its panoramic canopy provides excellent visibility during all flight manoeuvres.

Since its introduction, well over 1,100 DA42 aircraft have been delivered, outselling all other certified piston twins combined. The all-composite DA42-VI is equipped with efficient, silent, clean and reliable 168hp jet fuel AUSTRO engines AE300, Garmin G1000 NXi with 3-axis Automatic Flight Control System and optional electrically driven air conditioning.

Aircraft delivery is expected to commence soon, with all three slated to be received by EFTA in the first half of 2023. More than 100 cadets have successfully graduated from EFTA since 2020, creating a strong pilot recruitment pipeline for Emirates and the industry.

About Emirates Flight Training Academy
In 2017, Emirates launched the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai South to train UAE nationals and international cadets to become pilots. The Academy combines cutting-edge learning technologies and a modern fleet of 27 training aircraft to train cadets with no previous knowledge of flying. Currently, EFTA’s fleet has 22 x Cirrus SR22 G6 single-engine piston and 5 x Embraer Phenom 100EV very light jet aircraft. EFTA’s state-of-the-art facility, which is equal to 200 football fields, has 36 modern classrooms, 6 full motion flight simulators, an independent Air Traffic Control Tower, and a dedicated 1,800m long runway. Ground school (53 weeks): All 36 classrooms are equipped with two 86” touchscreens, running bespoke training software created specifically for EFTA. Cadets undergo 900 hours of training, and access the material via their own devices, which are all connected to each other, creating an interactive training environment. Flying school (250 hours): cadets currently train on simulators, single-engine Cirrus and Phenom jets.

Source: Emirates Press Release
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