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UK Flight School Partners with FlightLogger to Digitise Helicopter Training Operations

United Kingdom – Castle Air Academy, a leading UK helicopter training organisation based at Gloucestershire Airport, has partnered with FlightLogger, a global aviation training management software provider, to modernise and streamline its expanding training operations. The collaboration aims to enhance digital training workflows, compliance tracking, and resource management across Castle Air Academy’s integrated and modular helicopter training programmes.

  • Castle Air Academy has implemented FlightLogger’s digital training management platform to support its diverse portfolio of training offerings, including integrated and modular CPL(H) courses, multi‑engine type ratings, ground school, and advanced instrument training.

  • The Academy, part of the Castle Air Group — the UK’s largest onshore charter helicopter operator — serves students from the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with a dynamic fleet of approximately 10 aircraft and two AW109E simulators.

  • FlightLogger provides Castle Air Academy with:

    • Digitised progress tracking and structured documentation aligned with industry standards

    • Centralised scheduling for aircraft, simulators, classrooms, and instructors

    • Audit‑ready compliance workflows improving oversight quality

    • Flexible resource management for fleet rotation and programme changes

    • Integrated theory management supporting both integrated and modular ground school formats

  • Castle Air Academy went live with FlightLogger in January 2026, initially deploying core integrated CPL(H) and theory modules, with additional training components to be added progressively.

  • To support the rollout, FlightLogger is delivering online training and optional on‑site sessions for academy administrators and instructors, facilitating smooth adoption of the new digital framework.

  • The partnership reflects FlightLogger’s strategic expansion into the helicopter and advanced rotary‑wing training sector, providing scalable digital infrastructure to support complex, multi‑programme flight training organisations.

Source: FlightLogger
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Aviation Distance Learning Provider CPaT Announces New Contract with FLY4 Airlines

Ireland – CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with FLY4 Airlines. Under the agreement, CPaT will support Boeing B737NG training requirements for both pilots and cabin crew. Pilot training will feature CPaT’s newly developed B737NG Aircraft Systems course, supported by General Subjects, while Cabin Crew training will cover Aircraft Systems for Cabin Crew along with Cabin Crew Safety Subjects.

“Flexibility to edit and configure training content was a key consideration for FLY4 Airlines, along with the ability to support both pilot and cabin crew training,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “CPaT enables that level of editability across both pilot and cabin crew programs with CPaT Invent, giving operators direct control over how their training content is managed.” 

FLY4 Airlines Training Manager (NPCT) Alexander Goetsch said, “With this partnership, we are expanding our commitment to continuous learning while reinforcing our ambition to drive innovation not only in flight operations, but also in people development. In an industry that is constantly evolving, continuous learning is a key factor to success. The digital learning offering enables our employees to develop their skills in a flexible, practical, and future-oriented way, thereby sustainably strengthening our competence base and long-term future readiness.” 

FLY4 is based out of Dublin, Ireland.  

About CPaT
CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 400 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training more than 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About FLY4 Airlines
At FLY4 Airlines, we offer flexible and bespoke wet and damp leasing solutions that help our valued customers across Europe and around the world overcome any fleet capacity challenges they may be facing For more information please visit https://fly4airlines.com/.

Source: CPaT
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FTD.aero Completes Factory Acceptance Test of a B73M FNPT II MCC for Portugal’s International Flight Academy

Portugal – flight simulator manufacturer FTD.aero completes Factory Acceptance Test of a B73M FNPT II MCC for International Flight Academy (IFA). The simulator demonstrated excellent performance across all tested areas, resulting in no findings or reservations, confirming its readiness for delivery and installation at IFA’s facilities in Viseu, Portugal.

The device features OEM flight controls with a state-of-the-art proprietary Control Loading System, as well as several advanced upgrades and OEM aircraft components, creating a highly realistic cockpit environment that closely replicates a modern twin-jet airliner.

Once installed and certified as EASA FNPT II MCC device, it will support immersive Airline Pilot Standard (APS) MCC trainings, offering pilots a highly realistic, airline-oriented multi-crew simulator environment.

Source: FTD.aero
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EPC Aviation Takes Delivery of Kenya’s First ELITE PI-1000 Professional AATD

Kenya – A newly established Flight Training Organisation (FTO), EPC Aviation Ltd, has officially taken delivery of its first advanced flight training device: the ELITE PI-1000 FAA-certified Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). The simulator has been installed at the Kenya School of Flying Headquarters, located at Nairobi Wilson Airport, marking a significant milestone in the development of professional flight training in Kenya.

The ELITE PI-1000 is a highly versatile G1000 based, convertible Single Engine Piston (SEP) and Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) flight training device. Designed to meet the rigorous standards of modern pilot training, the PI-1000 enables structured, scenario-based instruction across a wide range of training profiles, from ab-initio through advanced and recurrent training.

This delivery represents the first step in EPC Aviation’s broader vision to build what is planned to become the largest and most comprehensive flight training hub in Kenya. The company has confirmed plans to expand its simulator portfolio in the near future, responding to growing demand for high-quality, standardized flight training in the region.

EPC Aviation has also established a strong and collaborative relationship with the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authorities, whose support has been instrumental in the launch of this new training centre at Wilson Airport.

René Huddlestone, Director of Marketing & Sales at ELITE Simulation Solutions, commented: “We are excited to be part of this newly established flight training center in Kenya, and we are already looking forward to supporting EPC Aviation on their future simulator projects.”

Walter Zünd, CEO of EPC Aviation Ltd, added: “For our start project we wanted to work with the best, so naturally ELITE Simulation Solutions was the logical choice in assisting us to bring organized flight training to the region, based on already established flight training syllabi approved by EASA in Europe.

The added official cooperation with ForeFlight, which is also integrated into ELITE’s flight simulator, helps cover the core aspects of modern flight training such as navigation (flight plans, waypoints, approaches), communications, systems monitoring (engine, weather, traffic), autopilot management (GFC700), and emergency procedures including avionics failures and standby instrument operations. These elements are often trained most effectively using simulators and structured courses for practical proficiency in flight planning and execution.

We are very happy with our choice of the ELITE PI-1000 Professional AATD.”

With its advanced simulation capabilities, regulatory alignment, and strategic partnerships, EPC Aviation is positioning itself as a key contributor to the future of pilot training in East Africa, setting new benchmarks for quality, safety, and standardization.

Source: ELITE Simulation Solutions
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Brazil’s FFS Training Center and Pilot Training Organisation EPA Training Center Expands into Flight Attendant Training

Brazil – EPA Training Center, one of the largest regional aviation training center in Latin America, inaugurated its Cabin Crew Trainer in São José dos Pinhais, in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, a solution to train, qualify, retrain and raise the performance standard of flight attendants in Brazil and Latin America.

This new area of ​​operation is a response to recent changes in the aviation personnel training market, which has given airlines a more prominent role. However, there are some gaps that need to be filled and that have been identified by EPA in recent months.

The Cabin Crew Trainer is based on three fundamental pillars. The first is the Cabin Crew Emergency course, aimed at newly graduated flight attendants with practical, intense and realistic experience in emergency situations. The second pillar is the excellence courses in in-flight services, focused on high standards, hospitality, and passenger experience. The third is the initial and periodic training of the cabin crew of the Brazilian Federal Police’s Embraer E175 aircraft.

To make the training as realistic as possible, EPA invested in a real Embraer E190 aircraft, which was refurbished and transformed into a mockup equipped with doors, slide, galley, and lighting, allowing for emergency simulations such as fire and smoke on board.

“This space will literally become a bridge between the dream and the professional reality of new flight attendants, while at the same time we will help to nourish the market with more qualified crew members who are more familiar with the reality of the profession and its true purpose on board,” pointed out the CEO of EPA Training Center, Flávio Farias.

In addition to the mockup, EPA is conducting, together with the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), the approval process for a 40-hour course focused exclusively on emergencies. The course content is an excerpt from Doc 10001 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) — the document establishes international guidelines for the training and performance of cabin crew, especially in emergency situations.

“With this, I have no doubt that we will contribute to the excellence of services and, above all, to the reduction of turnover in airlines. We are doing our part so that companies have qualified professionals ready to serve travelers from all over the world,” added Farias.

About EPA Training Center
With over 50 years of experience in the training and development of human resources for civil aviation, EPA Training Center is the largest provider of regional aircraft training in Latin America, with simulators for the ATR 42/72, Embraer ERJ-145/Legacy, 600, Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia and Embraer EMB-110 models. In addition, the EPA offers specific courses for pilots and flight attendants and administers language proficiency exams for crews.

Source: EPA Training Center
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Nebraska, USA’s Ignite Flight Academy Announces New Partnership with Private Jet Charter Operator in 2026

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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