Pilot Training Industry Developments and Trends in 2024 - Week 26

Please see below the latest pilot training industry announcements, developments, trends and use it to spot opportunities. AFM is a market intelligence platform and advisory firm focused on the pilot training industry which aggregates, research and analyses thousands of industry data points on a monthly basis.

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Flight School Developments

Global

• AFM – 2024 Pilot Training Industry Relevant Events Calendar
• Global Timeline of Airline Cadet Program Announcements in 2023 [Premium]

North and South America

• Global Pilot Training Solution Provider L3Harris Commercial Aviation Hosts Japanese Airline at US Flight Training Base in June 2024
• Hillsboro Aero Academy Graduates Join South East Asian Low Cost Carrier Cadet Program Partner in June 2024
• Global Flight Training Group Skyborne Announces Indian Cadet Program Start Dates for Remainder of 2024
• Safe Landing Achieved by University Pilot Training Aircraft Thanks to Cirrus Aircraft Parachute Deployment [Premium]
• US Flight Training Group Takes Delivery of Another 2 New Aircraft in June 2024 [Premium]
• US University Partners with Flight Training Group to Launch an Innovative New Aviation Science Degree Program in 2024 [Premium]
• Ohio, US-based University Launches 2024 Aviation Degree in Partnership with Flight Training Organisation [Premium]
• US-based Flight Training Group Acquires New Training Facility in Tennessee in 2024 [Premium]
• Canadian Pilot Training Organisation Celebrates Launch of New $1.8 Million Facility with 3 New Flight Simulators [Premium]
• Canadian Flight School Evaluating Relocation Options – Stopping Flight Training Activities in 2025 at Current Base [Premium]

Europe

• Funded Avia Solutions Group Abinitio Pilot Training Program Now Accepting Applications from European Aspiring Pilots
• Norway Based Pilot Flight Academy Offers Fully Sponsored Flight Instructor Program in 2024
• Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Delivers Aircraft to 3 Organisations in June 2024
• Barcelona Flight School Expands Use of Padpilot’s Ground School Material for Helicopter Training
• Norway-based Flight School’s A320 Simnest Simulator Receives Qualification from Civil Aviation Authority
• Aircraft Manufacturer Owned Flight Training Organisation Provides 2024 Fleet Overview
• Norway Based Pilot Flight Academy Announces 2024 Full Tuition Fee Scholarship Opportunity
• Sevenair Academy Partners With Icelandic Aviation Training For Flight Training
• Greek Flight School Expands Training Aircraft Fleet in June 2024
• Czech Republic Flight Training Group F Air Participates in the Inaugural Czech Aviation Day
• Spain Based Flight School Quality Fly to Sponsor the 55th National Gliding Championship
• Virtual Fly Simulators Enhance G1000 Training At European Airline Owned Flight Academy
• Netherlands-based Pilot Training Organisation, Orbit Groundschool, Moves to a New Location in July 2024
• Belgian Flight School Places 2024 Upgrade Order for A320 Simnest Aviation Simulator
• Global Pilot Training Solution Provider Building Out Future Pool of VFR/IFR Instructors in France [Premium]
• Portuguese Flight School Expands Training Aircraft Fleet in June 2024 [Premium]
• Poland-based Flight School Introduces New Aircraft for Advanced UPRT Training in June 2024 [Premium]
• European Flight School Welcomes 22 New Student Pilots in May 2024 Intake [Premium]
• UK Flight School Stops Operations in 2024 Citing Financial Difficulties [Premium]
• UK Flight Training Operator Acquires Infrastructure of Well Known Flight School Which Stopped Operations in May 2024 [Premium]
• 5 Well Known UK Flight Training Organisations Stopped Operations in Last 18 Months [Premium]
• Spanish Headquartered Flight Training Group Hosts European Airline’s Recruitment Team in June 2024 [Premium]
• French Flight School Launches Airline Academy Program in 2024 [Premium]
• British Low-Cost Airline Extends Job Offers to 18 Students and Graduates of UK Headquartered Flight Training Group [Premium]
• European Flight Training Group Sends Airline Cadet’s to Type Rating Partner in June 2024 [Premium]
• European Pilot and Flight Training Group Seeking Numerous Instructors Offering Airline Benefits and Pathway Opportunities [Premium]

Asia

• Indian Pilot Training Group FSTC Welcomes 36th CPL Batch
• Flight Training Management Software Provider FlightLogger Onboards Philippine Flight School First Aviation Academy
• Hillsboro Aero Academy Graduates Join South East Asian Low Cost Carrier Cadet Program Partner in June 2024
• Indian Flight Training Group Shares Operational Metrics and Fleet Size for 2023 [Premium]
• Indian Flight School Takes Delivery of New Multi-Engine Aircraft in June 2024 – Plans to Take Delivery of Over 10 Aircraft in 2024 [Premium]
• Indian Airline Announces Latest Abinitio Cadet Program Partner in June 2024 [Premium]

Middle East

• Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Celebrates 12th Anniversary in June 2024
• Flight Training Management Software Provider FlightLogger Onboards Airways Aviation Lebanon
• Saudi Pilot Training Organisation Tayaran Graduates First Commercial Pilot

Oceania

• Australia-based RMIT Aviation Academy Signs New Abinitio Cadet Pilot Program with South East Asian Low-Cost Carrier
• Australia-based Flight Training Group Sets New Record for Number of Female Student Pilots in Training
• Southeast Asian Owned Australia Flight School Seeking Flight Instructors in June 2024 – Offering Pathway to Airline [Premium]
• Australian Flight Training Group Celebrates 200th Graduate’s Induction into Indian Airline in June 2024 [Premium]

Africa

• Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Attends Cabo Verde Investment Forum 2024 and Announces New Academy
• Central African Government Owned Pilot Academy Hosts Minister of Aviation in June 2024 [Premium]
• Major African Airline’s Academy Announces 2024 Graduation with 142 Pilots [Premium]

Simulator Training Center Developments

Global

• Global Pilot Training Solution Provider, CAE, Shares FY24 Recap Video
• Global Timeline of Full Flight Simulator Industry Announcements in 2023 [Premium]

North and South America

• Global Pilot Training Solution Provider, CAE, Inaugurates Savannah, Georgia Training Center for Gulfstream Pilots and Maintenance Technicians

Europe

• Global Pilot Training Group CAE is Looking to Hire a Regional Sales Manager for New Business Aviation Training Centre in Austria
• Lufthansa Aviation Training and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Launch Innovative Project to Digitalize Safety Training
• Low Cost Carrier Opens EUR 2 Million Refurbished FFS Training Center Which Includes 2 New Devices [Premium]
• European Flight Training Group Sends Airline Cadet’s to Type Rating Partner in June 2024 [Premium]
• Global Full Flight Simulator Center Operator Partners with AI-Powered Learning Platform to Enhance Employee Training [Premium]
• Aircraft Manufacturer In Discussion with Military Partner to Expand FFS Training Network [Premium]
• France-based Helicopter Pilot Training Organisation Welcomes New MR Flight Simulator in 2024 [Premium]
• France-based Helicopter Pilot Training Organisation Appoints 2024 Accountable Manager [Premium]
• UK-based Simulator Training Center Supports Multiple Airlines in June 2024 [Premium]
• European Pilot Simulator Training Center Trains Second Batch of Libyan Pilots in 2024 [Premium]

Middle East

• Middle East Pilot Simulator Training Center Pier Seven Aviation CEO Attends Aviation India Summit and Exhibition 2024
• Middle East Full Flight Simulator Training Center Expands Into Europe Through Collaboration [Premium]
• Middle East FFS Training Center Receives EASA Approval for 2 Additional Airbus A320 FFS [Premium]

Asia

• General Manager of New Simaero FFS Training Center Highlights Plan by Group to Invest $100 Million in India
• Global Full Flight Simulator Center Operator Simaero Signs MoU for Global Leasing of Simulators
• Southeast Asian Pilot Simulator Training Center BAA Training Vietnam Welcomes 38th Batch of Indian Pilots for A320 Type Rating Program
• Indian Pilot Training Solution Provider FSTC Meet with New Minister of Civil Aviation in June 2024
• Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE Sponsors Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference 2024
• Chinese Aircraft Manufacturer and Airline Unveil Latest ARJ-21 Full Flight Simulator [Premium]
• South East Asian Airline Pilot Training Center Appoints Assistant Training Manager for Turboprop Operations [Premium]
• Southeast Asian-Airline Owned Academy Welcomes Aircraft Manufacturer’s Delegation to its Facility in June 2024 [Premium]

Oceania

• Charter Operator Completes King Air Flight Simulator Training with Ansett Aviation Training in June 2024
• Australia-based Pilot Training Organisation Hosts General Manager Flight Operations of Regional Operator in June 2024 [Premium]

Airline Aircraft Orders, Deliveries & First Officer/Cadet Hiring

Global

• World’s Largest ACMI Provider and Aviation Conglomerate Avia Solutions Group Records 26% Revenue Growth in Q1 2024
• Aircraft Manufacturer Airbus Provides 2024 Guidance Update
• Aircraft Manufacturer Revises 2024 Aircraft Delivery Forecast [Premium]

North and South America

• US-based Airline Halts New Pilot Hiring Until 2025 Amid Delivery Delays [Premium]
• US Private Aviation Operator Signals Reduction in Pilot Attrition Rate in 2024 [Premium]

Europe

• UK Low-Cost Airline Visits Global Pilot Training Group L3Harris Flight Training’s Facility in London in June 2024

Asia

• Aircraft Manufacturer, Airbus, Appoints Commercial Director Services
• Indian Airline Announces Latest Abinitio Cadet Program Partner in June 2024 [Premium]
• Indian Airline Appoints Vice President – Corporate, Policies & Projects (Flight Operations) [Premium]
• Asian Airline is Seeking First Officers and Cadet Pilots in June 2024 – Open to All Nationalities [Premium]
• Hong Kong Low-Cost Airline Announces July 2024 Pilot Roadshow in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur for A320 First Officers (Non-Type Rated) [Premium]
• Asian Flag Carrier Seeking Direct Entry Second Officers (with Turboprop Experience) in 2024 [Premium]
• Pacific Flag Carrier is Searching for a Chief Operating Officer in 2024 [Premium]
• Southeast Asian Flag Carrier to Expand Fleet with Airbus A320neo Aircraft in 2024 [Premium]

Oceania

• Australian Airline Group Invests into Expanding Turboprop Fleet with Order for 14 Aircraft [Premium]
• Pacific Airline Seeking CPL Holders for Turboprop First Officer Positions in 2024 [Premium]

Other Industry Developments

• Global Leading Manufacturer for FTDs, MPS, Shares Technology Adoption at ALTA Safety Summit 2024
• Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Deploys 2 Aircraft to EAA AirVenture 2024 at Oshkosh
• Flight Simulator Solution Provider Reiser Simulation and Training Showcases Military Training Solutions at Airforce Symposium and Expo 2024
• Flight Simulation Products Provider AMST Aviation Showcases Pilot Training Solutions at ALTA Summit 2024
• eLearning Pilot Training Solution Provider Announces Partnership with Peru-based Airline for Boeing and Dash 8 Q400 Operations
• Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Cirrus Aircraft, Releases Service Advisory on the Transition to Unleaded Fuel and Use of Non-Cirrus Approved Fuel in SR Series Aircraft
• FAA and EASA Pledge Strong Cooperation to Address Aviation Challenges of the Next Decade
• Aviation Radio Simulation Provider, PlaneEnglish, Elevates Flight Schools’ Training Programs in 2024
• Training Aircraft Manufacturer Tecnam Announces 2024 Sales Manager and Marketing Director Appointment
• Flight Simulator Manufacturer WBFT Announces Multiple Customer Milestones in June 2024
• Belgian Flight School Places 2024 Upgrade Order for A320 Simnest Aviation Simulator
• Flight Simulator Manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology Announces Support for Asian University
• Flight Simulator Manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology Shares Update About Boeing Device in Own Training Center
• MR Flight Simulator Solution Provider, Loft Dynamics, Taps Experienced Aviation Executive Ray Lamas to Accelerate North American Growth
• Training Aircraft Manufacturer Celebrates Regulatory Clearance in June 2024 [Premium]
• Provider of MR and VR Pilot Training Solutions Launches Simulator for Robison R22, R44 and R66 [Premium]
• MR Flight Simulator Solution Provider Advances Helicopter Training with New Certification [Premium]
• Flight Simulator Manufacturer Updates Digital Visibility in 2024 [Premium]
• Chinese Aircraft Manufacturer Delivers First of Over 400 Electric (Training) Aircraft [Premium]
• LATAM Civil Aviation Agency Seeking to Acquire Flight Training Device in 2024 [Premium]

June Events

AFM – 2024 Pilot Training Industry Relevant Events Calendar

• 5 -7 Jun (New Delhi, India): CAPA India Aviation Summit 2024
• 6 - 8 Jun (Lyon, France): France Air Expo 2024
• 12 - 13 Jun (New Delhi, India): Aviation INDIA Summit & Exhibition 2024
• 21 - 23 Jun (Las Vegas, USA): FlightSimExpo 2024

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