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FlyIAA Global Expands into Europe Through Share-Exchange Agreement with CAFA

United Arab Emirates & Cyprus – Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) and MA Group have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, establishing a board-level partnership through a mutual share-exchange between Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA Global) and CAFA – Cyprus Airways Flying Academy. The agreement positions CAFA as a new European base within the FlyIAA Global training network and marks a significant expansion of IAE’s international footprint.

  • The collaboration grants FlyIAA Global an operational presence in Europe while integrating CAFA into a wider global training structure spanning the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

  • A Joint Integration Board will oversee the partnership, guiding brand alignment, fleet-modernisation plans, new training-programme development, and the establishment of additional satellite training bases.

  • The alliance aims to strengthen CAFA’s position within the European training market and support FlyIAA Global’s long-term vision for scalable, multi-continent aviation-training operations.

Statements

  • “This is more than a partnership; it is a milestone that reshapes our global footprint. Cyprus will become one of the most important hubs in our network, powered by a new fleet, new programs, and a strategic vision aligned with FlyIAA Global’s future.” Wissam Mehyou, CEO, Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise.

  • “By joining forces with IAE and FlyIAA Global, CAFA takes a decisive step toward becoming a leading European aviation academy. This partnership brings new strength, clear direction, and a global horizon.” Mikhael Alenkin, Owner, MA Group.

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy

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Kore Aviation Partners with Professional Pilots of Tomorrow to Support Aspiring Aviators with KA-1 Headset

USA — Kore Aviation has formed a new partnership with Professional Pilots of Tomorrow (PPOT), a nationwide mentorship organisation supporting more than 2,800 aspiring and early-career pilots across the U.S. The collaboration will provide student pilots within the PPOT community access to Kore Aviation KA-1 headsets through scholarship donations and exclusive discounts.

  • As part of the partnership, Kore Aviation will donate two KA-1 headsets to PPOT’s Fall Scholarship programme, expanding access to essential cockpit-communication equipment for developing pilots.

  • PPOT connects student pilots with experienced aviation professionals for free, confidential one-on-one mentorship covering training choices, certification pathways, career planning, and airline-readiness guidance.

  • Kore Aviation’s involvement supports PPOT’s mission to ensure that future professional pilots receive informed, supportive guidance during early career stages.

  • The KA-1 headset—known for durability, comfort, and clear audio—is positioned to help student pilots maintain consistent communication quality during training flights.

Statements

  • “Their support of our Fall Scholarship and our student pilot members directly aligns with our mission to create a stronger, more connected aviation community.” Joseph Schmidt, President, Professional Pilots of Tomorrow.

  • “PPOT has created an honest, impactful mentorship network, and we’re proud to support that work through gear and resources that help future aviators succeed.” Min Kim, President, Kore Aviation.

Source: Kore Aviation
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US Flight School Expands Tecnam Fleet to 32 Aircraft Across U.S. Training Network

Arizona, USA – Universal Flight Concepts, a fixed-wing and rotorcraft flight training provider, has expanded its training fleet to 32 Tecnam aircraft.

  • Universal Flight Concepts (UFC) has added four more Tecnam aircraft, including P2008 LSA and P2010 models, bringing its total Tecnam fleet to 32.

  • UFC aims to grow its Tecnam fleet by an additional 24 aircraft over the next two years.

  • The organization operates multiple FAA Part 141 locations across the U.S., including in Texas, Arizona, California, and Utah.

  • Its Provo, Utah facility also functions as an FAA Part 145 Repair Station and houses UHI’s Robinson Helicopter Dealership.

  • Universal Helicopters (UHI), UFC’s sister company, is the only Bell-approved Certified Training Facility (CTF) for the BH206 and Bell 505, and the sole Bell-approved Dealer/Re-seller of the Bell 505.

Statements

  • “Quality, Safety and Timely performance by a manufacturer is number one on our priority list and TECNAM meets all of them each and every day!” – Dr. Gordon A. Jiroux, hc, President & CEO, Universal Flight Concepts.

  • “We are honored by the continued trust placed in Tecnam by Universal Flight Concepts. Our shared dedication to safety, quality, and innovation makes this partnership a perfect fit. UFC’s expansion with Tecnam aircraft is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence in pilot training.” – Walter Da Costa, Chief Sales Officer, Tecnam.

About Universal Flight Concepts
Universal Flight Concepts and its sister company, Universal Helicopters, are veteran training providers specializing in fixed-wing and rotorcraft instruction. With operations across the U.S., UFC/UHI offer comprehensive ab-initio, recurrent, and specialized training to students, manufacturers, and government agencies.

Source: Tecnam Aircraft
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Resilient Pilot Partners with the University of Westminster to Deliver ATPL(A) Programme

United Kingdom – Resilient Pilot, the fast-growing UK ATO, has partnered with the University of Westminster to deliver its innovative ATPL(A) Theory/KSA100 programme. Available as a 12-month short course within the University’s professional Short Courses portfolio, the programme is delivered by operational airline pilots and is designed to provide aspiring airline pilots with a comprehensive, industry-focused pathway into the flight deck.

Complementing the University of Westminster’s range of air transport-related courses, Resilient Pilot’s ATPL(A) programme embeds knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) from day one, helping to prepare students for the realities of airline operations.

Programme highlights include:

  • UK CAA-approved syllabus delivered by Resilient Pilot instructors
  • Three modules covering 14 subject areas, supported by 15 days of intensive face-to-face “brush-up” sessions
  • Virtual scenario-based training to consolidate theoretical training, simulating real life operational challenges on the flight deck.
  • Dedicated mentoring from current airline pilots and coaching from professional performance coaches
  • One-to-one theoretical instruction from Theoretical Knowledge Instructors
  • Course materials from PadPilot, an industry-leading distance learning provider
  • Access to the best question bank available through partners at ATPL Questions
  • Exclusive access to Resilience Deck – the industry’s first human factors and competency development copilot app, designed by pilots and aviation coaches

The ATPL(A) programme is delivered via a combination of distance learning and face-to-face training, which will utilise the facilities of the University of Westminster’s Marylebone Campus in Central London.

Commenting, Founder and CEO of Resilient Pilot, Stuart Beech said: “The University of Westminster is recognised for academic excellence, particularly in aviation and air transport, so we are delighted to partner with them to deliver our ATPL(A) programme. The course has been designed to get students thinking and behaving like operational airline pilots, and, unlike similar courses, embeds KSAs from day one to ensure students develop effective observable behaviours from the start of their flying career. We look forward to working in partnership with the University of Westminster on this exciting initiative.”

Dr Frances Kremarik, University of Westminster Course Leader for the Resilient Pilot ATPL(A) Theory/KSA100 programme and Joint-Course Leader for the Air Transport Planning and Management MSc course, said: “Resilient Pilot is leading the way with their ATPL(A) course. The programme provides an excellent foundation for future pilots with its integration of knowledge, skills and abilities. This is a great start for anybody on their career path as an airline pilot. The University of Westminster has a long history of air transport education, and we are excited to collaborate with Resilient Pilot in delivering this innovative course.”

Luisa Guerra, Senior Manager – Short Courses, at the University of Westminster, added:

“This partnership exemplifies our commitment to delivering high-quality, industry-aligned short courses that support professional development and employability. By working with Resilient Pilot, we’re able to offer aspiring pilots access to a unique, practice-based learning experience led by experts actively working in the field.”

About Resilient Pilot
Resilient Pilot is a UK CAA-approved training organisation (ATO) specialising in innovative pilot training programmes. Led by operational airline pilots and aviation professionals, Resilient Pilot delivers mentoring, theory training, and competency-based tools to prepare students for successful aviation careers. Resilient Pilot has created the world’s first app for human factors and pilot competency development, Resilience Deck, which helps IEs and pilots continuously develop the skills and behaviours required on the flightdeck.

Source: Resilient Pilot
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Kore Aviation Partners with Leaf Air to Equip Student Pilots in Upstate New York with KA-1 Headsets

New York, USA – Leaf Air, a flight training provider based at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury, has entered into a partnership with Kore Aviation to introduce the Kore Aviation KA-1 headset into its training environment. The collaboration designates Kore Aviation as the school’s official headset partner and aims to enhance communication quality for students from their earliest training stages.

  • Under the agreement, Leaf Air will equip its discovery flights, private pilot courses, and advanced instruction programs with KA-1 headsets, providing students with consistent, high-quality audio performance during training.

  • Enrolled students will also gain access to exclusive Kore Aviation discounts, supporting affordability for those investing in their initial flight-training gear.

  • Leaf Air conducts training across the Lake George and Adirondack region, offering programmes for both recreational flyers and pilots pursuing advanced ratings, with a focus on professionalism, safety, and region-specific flying experience.

Statements

  • “The Kore Aviation KA-1 headset helps elevate that experience. Clear audio, dependable performance, and student-friendly comfort are exactly what we need to support our pilots as they grow in the cockpit.” Jim Barrett, Owner, Leaf Air.

  • “Leaf Air stands out for its commitment to student success and its focus on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. We’re proud to partner with them and help their students fly with clarity and confidence.” Min Kim, President, Kore Aviation.

About Kore Aviation
Founded in 2015, Kore Aviation is a leading provider of durable, passive noise-attenuating headsets designed for student pilots, flight schools, and general aviation enthusiasts. With over 50,000 units sold, our headsets are trusted by pilots at all stages of their journey, both in the U.S. and around the world. We partner with flight schools and universities nationwide to equip the next generation of aviators with reliable gear known for clarity, comfort, and performance.

About Leaf Air
LLC Leaf Air LLC is a professional flight school based at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury, New York. The school offers personalized instruction over the scenic Lake George and Adirondack region, helping students at all levels build strong aviation fundamentals. With a commitment to quality, safety, and accessible training, Leaf Air delivers a unique learning experience in one of the most stunning flying environments in the Northeast.

Source: Kore Aviation
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REISER Unveils XR H145 D3 Simulator Mixed Reality Meets EASA-Compliant MCC Training

Germany – REISER Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER), in collaboration with Varjo, announces the pre-qualification of the REISER H145 D3 Mixed-Reality (MR) Helicopter Simulator by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA). The simulator combines a full-scale haptic cockpit with two fully instrumented XR crew stations for pilot and co-pilot to practice SOPs, checklist flows, CRM, and mutual crosschecks in fully immersive scenarios.

REISER CTO Martin Keil: “With this achievement, REISER once again sets a new industry benchmark. We are the first to unite MR with a fully haptic cockpit, and to do so within a system that can be seamlessly operated in our proven full-flight simulators using rollon/roll-off cockpit technology. This innovation underlines our mission to make the power of perception come alive in every training environment.”

Varjo CRO Valentin Storz adds: “REISER’s XR Simulator is integrated with Varjo’s latest XR-4 Series headsets that are purpose-built for mission-critical training. Together, we are enabling pilot training to take a fundamental leap toward virtual environments. We are proud to work with REISER in driving the adoption of qualified mixed reality FSTDs.”

The H145 D3 XR simulator holds pre-qualification with the LBA under applicable EASA Special Conditions and is recognised as conferring FTD-3 privileges. Finally, full FTD-3 certification will follow the required FSTDO qualification process and is expected to conclude early next year.

About Reiser Simulation and Training
Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH develops, manufactures and supports high-fidelity simulation training devices for civil and military operators. REISER’s portfolio spans FullFlight Simulators (FFS) and Flight Training Devices (FTD) through to customized training solutions, all focused on training realism, availability, and lifecycle value. Learn more at reiser-st.com.

About Varjo
Varjo is the world-leading provider of military-grade virtual and mixed reality solutions, delivering the highest levels of immersion, performance, and security for the most demanding defense and aerospace customers globally. Already used in over 100 defense programs worldwide, we are known for virtual and mixed reality that look and feel as real as the real world, allowing modernizing training across land, sea, air, and beyond. Our hardware and software solutions integrate with the world’s largest ecosystem of professional 3D software, image generators, and advanced simulator hardware. With Varjo’s offering, including the latest XR-4 Series and the TAA-compliant XR-4 Secure Edition, our customers can recreate the exact feeling and conditions of real life in 3D, allowing them to train faster, better, and more cost-effectively.

Source: Reiser
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AeroGuard Flight Training Center Receives 5 New Piper Archer Aircraft in November 2025 – Deliveries from 90-Aircraft Orderbook

USA – global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center has received five new Piper Archer aircraft this month, increasing its fleet to more than 125 aircraft. These new training aircraft are part of the school’s 90-aircraft order with Piper Aircraft which will continue to deliver in the coming years. With this order and additional aircraft acquisition plans, AeroGuard expects to reach 130 planes in the fleet by 2026.

In late 2023, AeroGuard placed its 90-aircraft order with Piper, recognizing the significant growth and demand for the school’s ab initio flight training programs.

Fleet Expansion Supporting Demand and Program Growth

In recent weeks, AeroGuard has expanded its fleet in preparation for new programs and maintaining existing programs as it provides high quality flight training for aspiring commercial airline pilots and professional aviators from the U.S. and across the globe.

The school also recently welcomed four DA42 Diamond Aircraft to support its new program with the United States Air Force, providing initial flight training for their officers before they advance their military careers.

To support all programs, AeroGuard is now welcoming this third delivery from Piper Aircraft of five new Piper Archers to meet the demand for its high-quality flight training and to support the school’s continued student growth. AeroGuard has now taken delivery of 15 planes from this 90-aircraft order, with more acquisition ahead.

Strengthening Partnerships and Career Pathways

From international and domestic airlines and universities to now supporting the United States Air Force, AeroGuard provides a clear path for aspiring pilots to establish their careers whether it’s becoming a professional commercial airline pilot or military pilot.

AeroGuard partners with international airlines including Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Air India, and China Airlines, as well as U.S. partners including SkyWest Airlines, Arizona State University, and the U.S. Air Force. Each of these programs offer cadets AeroGuard’s professionally-focused curriculum and training, developing them into high quality pilots for the aviation industry.

Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

With three U.S. campuses, 125+ aircraft and growing, 250+ flight instructors, and 25+ years’ experience training professional pilots, AeroGuard is a leader in ab initio flight training. Due to AeroGuard’s quality training, regulatory approvals, and extensive pilot training experience, the flight school has been selected by some of the world’s leading airlines and institutions to help shape the future of aviation professionals.

The aviation industry consistently needs airline-ready, confident, and highly skilled pilots to enter the field and support the demand for air travel worldwide, and AeroGuard is dedicated to building the next generation of professional, career-focused pilots.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses that offer career-focused pilot training programs to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard has trained and prepared aviation professionals with a high-quality curriculum for over 25 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 8,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
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Turkiye’s Atlantic Flight Academy and Simnest Aviation Sign MoU for A320 FNPT II MCC Simulator

Turkiye  – Atlantic Flight Academy (AFA) and Simnest Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the first step in a long-term strategic cooperation between the two companies.

Under the agreement, AFA will acquire a new flight simulator, a Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC, to expand its capacity to train future airline pilots. The device will be used for MCC training and for specific phases of the academy’s contribution to airlines’ MPL program, preparing cadets for airline workflows and multi-crew cockpit environments from the outset of their professional journey.

In addition to its training role, the simulator will also act as a strategic demonstrational platform in Istanbul, Türkiye, supporting Simnest Aviation’s expansion in Türkiye and the Middle East by providing hands-on access to its high-fidelity, type-representative Simnest A320 training device.

The final purchase agreement is expected to be signed within the coming weeks, the simulator installation is scheduled for the summer of 2026, and the two organizations are already in ongoing discussions regarding further phases of their cooperation.

About Atlantic Flight Academy (AFA)
Founded in 2011 to meet the growing demand for airline-ready pilots in Türkiye, AFA offers training programs compliant with SHT-FCL and EASA Part-FCL standards. Operating modern Diamond “New Generation” glass-cockpit aircraft, the academy conducts training across multiple bases, including Çorlu-Tekirdağ, Edremit-Balıkesir, Yenişehir-Bursa, and Pamukova-Sakarya, where it maintains runway facilities and an SHY-145-approved maintenance organisation. AFA’s training philosophy focuses on developing pilots equipped with strong technical proficiency, operational discipline, and airline-standard procedures — preparing them to enter commercial airline operations with confidence.

About Simnest Aviation
Simnest Aviation is a major player in the fixed-base FSTD manufacturing market. The company has 23 type-representative simulators operating across eight European countries, and its proprietary FMGS software is also used in North America and Asia. Its product lineup — including the Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC, its simplified version, the Simnest A320 AATD, and the Simnest B737 FNPT II MCC — is designed to closely replicate the real aircraft, down to the finest details. This high level of realism has helped ATOs around the world expand their training portfolios and secure pilot training contracts with major airlines such as Brussels Airlines, Jettime, Norwegian, Scandinavian Airlines, and Wizz Air.

Source: Simnest Aviation
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