Florida’s Aviator College Welcomes New Director of Maintenance in 2025

USA – Aviator College, a flight training group headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States has welcomed Jermaine as the new Director of Maintenance, bringing his expertise to lead the team in ensuring the safety and reliability of the flight training fleet.

  • The college hosted a Breakfast with Jermaine event, where students and staff discussed recent aircraft squawks, preventive measures, and maintenance best practices.
  • Attendees gained valuable insights into aircraft care, reinforcing the importance of knowledge and teamwork in aviation maintenance.

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Global Aircraft Lessor Places First Direct Airbus Order for 50 A320neo Aircraft

Ireland – Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) is pleased to announce its first direct order with Airbus for 50 A320neo Family aircraft. This order significantly enhances the partnership between JSA and Airbus, enabling JSA to continue bringing our customers the most fuel efficient narrowbody fleet solutions.

Commenting on the order announcement, Kevin McDonald, JSA’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Today is an exciting milestone in JSA’s history as a longtime global leader in the sale & leaseback financings of Airbus aircraft”, adding that “JSA looks forward to our expanded relationship with Airbus.  We are excited to add the A320neo to our long-term pipeline as we continue our mission to provide the world’s airlines with superior fleet and capital solutions.

We are proud to support JSA’s endeavors to better fulfill their growing customers’ needs and continue to expand their market presence”, said Yasuyuki Kusakari (The Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Chairman of JSA). He added, “Mitsubishi HC Capital has long held the view that Airbus and its NEO family of aircraft are some of the best investments to continue to tool JSA into the next era of commercial aviation.

Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said, “Jackson Square Aviation has an impressive client base and we welcome its decision to become the latest Airbus customer. After a thorough evaluation JSA’s selection of Airbus A320neo reflects its commitment to offer airlines the leading single aisle aircraft family with outstanding performance and passenger comfort.

About the A320neo and A321neo

The A320neo and A321neo both are top tier single-aisle aircraft in their respective markets. Both aircraft offer the latest available technological advancements in the commercial aerospace industry providing operators some of the lowest fuel burn and CO₂ emissions available in their market segment.

About Jackson Square Aviation
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) is a leading global commercial aircraft lessor, with over US$13bn in assets and a fleet of 286 aircraft, across 62 customers in 31 countries. With offices in San Francisco, Dublin and Singapore, JSA provides a variety of fleet and financial solutions to airlines such as sale and leaseback financing, direct operating lease placements, PDP financing, finance leases and leasing solutions from its existing fleet. JSA is focused on building and maintaining lasting relationships with our current and prospective customers, through competitive financing, customized fleet solutions and proactive service. Our experienced, international and professional staff is committed to meeting airlines’ evolving needs worldwide. Leveraging our extended relationships with aircraft manufacturers, financiers and other aviation businesses, we offer fleet and capital flexibility vital to airlines’ fleet replacement and expansion. JSA is a member company of the Mitsubishi HC Capital group. Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. is a prominent global leasing company based in Japan and is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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Diamond Aircraft Acquires Germany based eVTOL Developer Volocopter

Germany – Diamond Aircraft Industries, based in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, has integrated Volocopter with the company headquarter remaining in Bruchsal, Germany.

Diamond Aircraft is a subsidiary of Wanfeng Aircraft Division of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group Co., Ltd., and is an internationally renowned general aircraft manufacturer with over four decades of expertise operating internationally. The company’s reorganization of Volocopter will broadens its aircraft and business portfolio into the field of electric urban air transportation, while enabling Volocopter to reduce costs, retain a highly motivated and skilled workforce, and focus on achieving its certification milestones by 2025. The VoloCity, along with its next-generation variants and other models, will continue to evolve successfully over the long term, contributing significantly to the sustainable growth of the aviation industry.

Bin Chen, Chairman of Diamond Aircraft Group states: “The future of aviation is shaped by visionaries. Diamond’s broad portfolio is further strengthened by Volocopter, the VoloCity, and future models. Together, we are creating the foundation to further develop sustainable air mobility and strengthen Europe as an innovation hub in aviation.

Tobias Wahl, insolvency administrator and partner at Anchor Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, added, “Volocopter’s expertise and highly motivated team have consistently set benchmarks in the eVTOL industry. With Diamond Aircraft, we have found a strong strategic partner who will bild on this foundation. My special thanks go to the employees for their spirit and commitment. I am grateful that the team can carry on with their impactful work in the European economy.

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Varjo to Showcase Advanced VR/XR Training Solutions at IT2EC 2025 in Norway

Finland and Norway – Varjo, a provider of advanced mixed reality solutions, will showcase its latest VR/XR innovations for simulated training at IT²EC 2025, taking place from March 25-27. in Oslo, Norway Varjo will exhibit at booth D71, featuring cutting-edge mixed reality technologies for defense and aerospace training. Demonstrations will include:

  • TAC and drone operator training using chroma key technology by Inzpire
  • XR fixed-wing pilot trainer developed in collaboration with Dogfight Boss and Metrea.
  • Flight simulation in partnership with Adams Simulation.

About Varjo
Varjo, based in Finland, develops high-resolution virtual and mixed reality solutions for professional training and simulation, enhancing operational readiness across the defense and aerospace sectors.

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Air Canada and CAE Announce the 2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship Recipients

Montreal, Canada – On International Women’s Day, Air Canada and CAE proudly announce the eight winners of the 2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships. The two Montreal-based global aviation companies have again joined forces to award scholarships to eight women from across Canada who are pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers.

The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, now in its sixth year, was established in honour of Air Canada’s first female pilot. Scholarships are awarded annually by Air Canada and CAE, in conjunction with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation, to foster the next generation of women in aviation.

“Air Canada is proud to be a leader fostering the next generation of women pursuing careers as pilots or maintenance engineers. Initiatives like the Captain Judy Cameron scholarship help inspire and encourage women undertaking non-traditional aviation careers, which in turn develop diverse, rich synergies in our industry and supports young women in STEM,” said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Public Affairs at Air Canada. “Congratulations to this year’s winners!”

“Women will play a key role in meeting the aviation industry’s demand for pilots in the future, and the CAE Women in Flight program and Captain Judy Cameron scholarship provide invaluable, merit-based support to deserving recipients,” said Marie-Christine Cloutier, Vice President, Performance, Strategy and Marketing at CAE. “It is essential for girls and young women to see strong role models in aviation, to know that a career in this industry is not only possible but achievable. By spotlighting the journeys and achievements of the four CAE Women in Flight Ambassadors, we hope to inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams in aviation with confidence and determination, leading to the success of the industry as a whole.”

“The highlight of my year is informing recipients that they are receiving the Captain Judy Cameron scholarship. These young women not only excel in their own training but are actively encouraging other women in their aviation journeys,” said Judy Cameron, Boeing 777 Captain at Air Canada (retired) and Director of the Northern Lights Aero Foundation. “As they walk on stage at the Northern Lights Aero Foundation gala on October 4, I will be filled with pride to see the future of aviation. Congratulations to all eight women and to Air Canada and CAE for generously funding the scholarships.”

Air Canada award recipients:

  • Kimberly Ballantyne – Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Aymie Rioux – Quebec, Quebec
  • Liv Letourneau – Port Moody, British Columbia
  • Trisha Virdee – Innisfil, Ontario

CAE Women in Flight Ambassadors:

  • Neghat Hidari – Mount Brydges, Ontario
  • Kayla McNeely – SW Calgary Alberta
  • Arpan Srawn – Edmonton, Alberta
  • Miriam Roumia – Waterloo, Ontario

About Captain Judy Cameron

Judy Cameron became the first female pilot hired by Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, in April 1978 at the age of 23. She was the first woman to graduate from Selkirk College’s Aviation Technology Program in 1975. Throughout her flying career of 40 years and over 23,000 hours, she has flown the DC-3, Twin Otter, Hawker Siddeley 748, DC-9, Lockheed 1011, Airbus 320, Boeing 767, and Boeing 777 to the far corners of the world. She became a captain in 1997, and in 2010, she became the first female captain in Canada of a Boeing 777, the largest aircraft in Air Canada’s fleet. She retired in 2015, received the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights award in the Flight Operations category that year, and in 2016, she was chosen by the 99s (International Organization of Women Pilots) to be on its Canadian postage stamp.

Since 2019, Air Canada committed to awarding $20,000 per year toward the Captain Judy Cameron scholarship. In 2023, CAE added its support to the scholarship through its Women in Flight ambassador program.

The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship is open to women who are Canadian citizens and who are enrolled in a fixed wing aviation flight program at a college, university, or flight school, or an aircraft repair and maintenance program anywhere in Canada.

The Scholarship is administered by the Northern Lights Aero Foundation, which inspires and celebrates Canadian women in aviation and aerospace with mentorship, scholarships, a speaker’s bureau, and a junior board, along with an annual award event.

About the CAE Women in Flight Ambassador Program

The CAE Women in Flight ambassador program is helping to create a movement that encourages young girls and women to dream big and have no limits. Because women make up a very small percentage of commercial pilots worldwide, this program shows women that they, too, can reach for the sky. CAE is partnering with airline customers globally to provide partially funded and fully funded pilot training scholarships to deserving women, who also become program ambassadors who inform and inspire other women to become pilots.

The program was launched in 2018 and expanded in July 2022 to grow the movement by forging partnerships with more airline customers. Initially, the program was limited to candidates enrolled in one of CAE’s airline-sponsored cadet training programs. However, with the program’s evolution, CAE now matches existing airline scholarships. The program aims to build a community of ambassadors who demonstrate leadership skills, active community involvement, perseverance, and passion for aviation, and who can inspire women to join the pilot profession.

To learn more about the program, go to CAE Women in Flight Ambassador Program | CAE

About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.  Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US.

About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees in more than 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we will make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Source: Air Canada and CAE
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Airbus Highlights India FFS Training Center Capacity

India – Airbus continues to strengthen its long-standing partnership with India, playing a key role in advancing the country’s pilot training infrastructure. It has highlighted that it will operate two full flight simulator training center’s in the country with a total capacity for 14 FFS.

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