Australian Flight Training Group SFC Australia Launches First Flight Instructor Rating Diploma in Tamworth

Tamworth, Australia – SFC (Sydney Flight College) Pilot Academy has launched its inaugural Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) Diploma program, welcoming a cohort of Commercial Pilot Licence graduates.

In 2023, SFC launched its pilot academy in Tamworth, its second Australian airbase and recorded the following metrics:

  • 295 new students
  • 104 graduated students
  • 15,250 recorded flight hours
  • 40 aircraft
  • 40 instructors, 12 of which joined in 2023 while 10 long standing instructors moved into airline roles

About SFC Pilot Academy
SFC is one of the largest flying organisations in Australia. We started our journey in 1969 and our passion, experience and high-level training has driven 50+ years of graduates.

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Provider of Aviation Safety Training, Dynamic Advanced Training, to Launch Dangerous Goods Courses in 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dynamic Advanced Training has received approval from the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to deliver Dangerous Goods Training for flight crews under the FIT 4.1.H standard. The training aligns with IATA’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Guidance 7.7.A, formerly known as CAT 10.

  • Approved training prepares flight crews for compliance with the latest Dangerous Goods Regulations.
  • The in-facility courses will begin in 2025.
  • The training program is designed to enhance the competency of pilots in handling Dangerous Goods as per international regulations.
  • Airlines and operators are encouraged to contact Dynamic Advanced Training to schedule training for their aircrews.

Key Features of Dynamic Advanced Training:

  • Advanced Simulation Facilities: The training center boasts Full Flight Cabin Simulators for Business Jets as well as narrow and wide-body aircraft.
  • Real Fire Fighting Simulator (RFFS): Designed for hands-on fire safety training.
  • Survival Rooms: Equipped for Jungle and Polar survival scenarios, providing realistic emergency training.
  • Hypoxia Simulator and EVAS Trainer: Offering specialized training for in-flight oxygen deprivation and smoke emergencies.
  • Water Survival Pool: Ensuring crew members are fully prepared for water-based emergencies.

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Epic Flight Academy Opens New Location in December 2024 and Awards $85,000 in Scholarships

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA – headquartered flight and aircraft maintenance training group Epic Flight Academy shared its latest highlights including the opening of a new location:

  • Addison, Texas Special Offer: Domestic students enrolling at Epic’s newest location in Addison, Texas, by December 31, 2024, will receive a $1,000 credit toward their first course.
  • 2024 Scholarship Recipients: Epic awarded $85,000 in scholarships during its 9th Annual Aviation Scholarships ceremony on November 9, 2024. Winners include:
    • Joseph Lavdas: $5,000 Pilot (OCF)
    • Qayla Bailey: $20,000 Captain Judy Rice Pilot (EVB)
    • Russell Shipley: $20,000 Aircraft Mechanic (EVB)
    • Wes Glaser: $5,000 Pilot (TLH)
    • Additional recipients include Brayden Tucker, Anvita Kulkarni, Jack Carda, and Casson Dennison.

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Boeing Resumes Aircraft Production for 737, 767, and 777/777X Programs in December 2024

Seattle, USA – Boeing has announced the resumption of production for its 737, 767, and 777/777X aircraft programs at its factories in the Pacific Northwest. The company implemented a thorough restart process emphasizing safety, training, and operational efficiency.

  • Boeing utilized its Safety Management System to ensure a safe and orderly factory restart.
  • Manufacturing teams were updated on training and certifications to maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Inventory levels were optimized to enable smooth production operations.
  • Boeing will continue to monitor production health indicators to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft to customers.

Statements:

  • “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Team Boeing, we have now resumed production across our 737, 767, and 777/777X airplane programs,” said Stephanie Pope, President & CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We have taken time to ensure all manufacturing teammates are current on training and certifications, while positioning inventory at the optimal levels for smooth production.”

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Aircraft Manufacturer Bye Aerospace Showcases Electric Aviation Innovations at Revolution.Aero 2024

USA – Bye Aerospace, an electric aircraft manufacturer, participated as a presenter at Revolution.Aero. The company highlighted its developments in electric aviation and connected with industry stakeholders.

  • Revolution.Aero brought together aerospace leaders to discuss advancements in technology and industry trends.
  • Bye Aerospace received a strong positive response from attendees for its presentation on electric aircraft innovation.

Unlike other Advanced Air Mobility conferences, Revolution.Aero San Francisco 2024 has a strong focus on finance. A large portion of their audience is VCs/Investors, aircraft lessors, investment banks, and customers.

About Bye Aerospace
Based in Denver, Colorado, Bye Aerospace specializes in the development of electric aircraft for aviation training and personal use. The company is known for its all-electric eFlyer family of aircraft, which aims to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.

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UK-Headquartered Pilot Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Welcomes 10 New Students at the End of 2024

Oxford, United Kingdom – Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and Spain, has welcomed LEAP-056, the latest group of ten (10) students embarking on their journey to becoming commercial pilots.

Earlier in the month the pilot training group announced an innovative partnership with TUI Airline to launch a groundbreaking tagging scheme designed to provide student pilots with a clear, structured pathway to employment through conditional job offers.

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