Nebraska, USA – Ignite Flight Academy, a flight school based in Lincoln, has announced a new pilot pathway partnership with Private Jet Charter operator Silverhawk Aviation.

• The new partnership gives Ignite Flight Academy’s students access to guest speakers and behind‑the‑scenes exposure to real‑world aviation operations, helping bridge the gap between training and industry expectations.

• Through the programme, students receive a guaranteed interview with Silverhawk Aviation, offering a clear step toward potential flight deck opportunities upon completion of their training.

AFM previously reported that Ignite Flight Academy had shared its 2025 operational statistics, reflecting a year of consistent flight activity, fleet utilization, and regional airspace engagement.

• Logged 4,782 total flights and 7,715.3 flight hours in 2025.

• Conducted 12,385 day landings and 3,624 night landings, showcasing high-volume training cycles.

• Accumulated over 540,000 miles flown

• Primary aircraft types included the Cessna 172 and Piper PA-34.

• Frequented regional airports including KLNK, KCBF, KGRI, KSWT, KOMA, KCEK, KMYZ, KAUH, KO1, and KEAR—indicating active cross-country and night navigation training.

Curious to learn more about Ignite Flight Academy – check out the interview it did with AFM earlier this year here.

Source: Ignite Flight Academy
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