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Skyfarer Academy and Avemco Partner to Promote Aircraft Insurance Awareness Across General Aviation

USA – Skyfarer Academy, a growing aviation training marketplace, announced a new partnership with Avemco Insurance Company, a leading provider of aircraft insurance for general aviation pilots and aircraft owners in the United States.

Through this collaboration, Skyfarer Academy and Avemco aim to raise awareness around the importance of aircraft insurance, risk management, and informed decision-making among pilots, instructors, and aircraft owners throughout the flight training community.

As general aviation continues to evolve—bringing together pilots at different stages of experience, aircraft ownership models, and training pathways—access to clear, practical insurance education has become increasingly important. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting safer flying and better-informed aviators.

“Insurance is often one of the most confusing and overlooked aspects of aviation, especially for newer pilots and aircraft owners,” said Skyfarer Academy. “By partnering with Avemco, we’re helping bring trusted expertise and real-world insights to the aviation community, right where pilots are already learning and engaging.”

As part of the partnership, Skyfarer Academy will feature Avemco across educational initiatives on its platform, highlighting insurance considerations relevant to flight training, aircraft ownership, and aviation operations. These efforts are designed to complement pilot education—not replace professional advice—by giving aviators better context and questions to ask as they navigate insurance decisions.

More initiatives coming soon – This partnership marks the beginning of a broader set of aviation education initiatives rolling out on the Skyfarer platform. Additional content and collaborations with Avemco are already underway, with the next release set to feature an in-depth interview exploring aircraft insurance topics and common pilot questions.

Source: Skyfarer Academy
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Switzerland’s AELO Academy Launches 2026 Recruitment for IFR Instructors

Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy, a European-based flight training group, has announced a recruitment drive for qualified EASA Instrument Rating Instructors (IRI) with strong IFR experience to join its instructional team in 2026.

  • The academy is offering both full-time and 15-days-on / 15-days-off rotation contracts to suit varying instructor availability.

  • Positions come with a competitive remuneration package and are based at AELO’s training centre in Locarno.

  • Only instructors holding a valid EASA IRI rating and demonstrable IFR instructional background will be considered.

  • The move supports AELO’s ongoing operational expansion and increasing student throughput following prior fleet investments and simulator installations in 2025.

Source: AELO Swiss Academy
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Skyfarer Academy and Sporty’s Partner to Promote Quality Flight Training and Support the Pilot Community

USA – Skyfarer Academy, an aviation training platform connecting pilots with instructors and flight schools, announced a new partnership with Sporty’s Pilot Shop, a long-standing leader in aviation education and pilot resources.

The collaboration brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to high-quality instruction, pilot proficiency, and long-term success in general aviation.

“Becoming a safe, confident pilot requires strong fundamentals and continued learning,” said Skyfarer Academy. “Sporty’s has been a trusted name in aviation education for decades, and we’re excited to work together to support pilots at every stage of their training journey.”

As part of the partnership:

  • Student pilots on Skyfarer can access a special discount on Sporty’s Learn to Fly online ground school, helping make structured, high-quality ground training more accessible.
  • Sporty’s has added Skyfarer Academy to its internal CFI portal and published a featured article highlighting Skyfarer’s work supporting instructors, students, and flight schools nationwide.
  • Both organizations will continue exploring ways to highlight best practices in flight training and pilot education.

By combining Sporty’s established educational content with Skyfarer’s instructor-led training marketplace, the partnership helps pilots connect theory with real-world instruction and mentorship.

This collaboration reflects a broader effort to strengthen the general aviation ecosystem by supporting instructors, empowering students, and promoting thoughtful, well-rounded training pathways. Both Skyfarer Academy and Sporty’s are focused on helping pilots not just earn certificates, but develop skills and judgment that serve them throughout their flying careers.

Source: Skyfarer Academy
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer MPS Expands Further into Asia with Sim Ops as Sales Representative

Global – MPS has established a partnership with Sim Ops, based in Malaysia, to provide sales support to MPS prospects in the Asian region. Sim Ops has an extensive knowledge of the training industry, with many decades of combined experience and expertise within its team. Through this additional representation, MPS customers in the Asian region will benefit from more in-depth relationship management and a streamlined sales process that aims to foster closer relationships built on mutual success.

As the demand for high fidelity training solutions continues to grow in Asia, MPS and Sim Ops are well-positioned to meet these evolving needs with innovation, dedication, and regulatory understanding. All simulator contracts will remain directly between MPS and its customers.

Jean-Francois Tessier, MPS Vice President of Global Sales, noted, “We are pleased to expand our footprint in the Asian market with the support of the highly experienced Sim Ops team and look forward to identifying new opportunities and relationships which strengthen our market presence and growth in the region.”

John R. Smith, Sim Ops Partner and Project Lead, commented, “Sim Ops is pleased to support MPS in expanding its footprint across the Asian market. With deep regional experience and a strong focus on operational excellence, we look forward to working closely with MPS to identify new opportunities, develop meaningful relationships, and support sustained growth throughout the region.”

About MPS
MPS develops, manufactures, and maintains type specific simulators, using actual Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 flight decks. The simulators are designed to support the needs of training organizations and airlines for high quality devices that support affordable training. MPS delivers its products and services worldwide to independent and major airlines’ in-house training organizations. MPS has a global installed base of simulators qualified to the highest standards, such as FAA and EASA.

About Sim Ops
SIM OPS delivers comprehensive flight simulator services, training, and consultancy tailored to the full spectrum of needs for both existing and prospective FSTD (Flight Simulation Training Device) operators and manufacturers. SIM OPS’ support spans the entire simulator lifecycle from initial planning and procurement to the long-term operational challenges that will arise decades later. SIM OPS’ leadership team brings deep industry expertise, with partners who have held senior executive roles at major TDMs and ATOs including multiple EASA ATO Accountable Manager positions. Its experience encompasses every phase of the simulator journey: sales, support, system design, installation, commissioning, upgrades, regulatory qualification, and ongoing operations.

Source: MPS
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