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FTEJerez updates single-engine fleet
Feb03

FTEJerez updates single-engine fleet

FTEJerez has announced a new fleet agreement with Piper Aircraft for the acquisition of 20 brand-new Piper Archer DX, with deliveries of the 10 first units already underway. “Our acquisition of these brand-new Piper Archer DX aircraft is a testament to FTE’s commitment to excellence in aviation training,” said Oscar Sordo, CEO of FTEJerez. “Having successfully operated older Piper Warrior aircraft for many years, we have a...

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Goodwood ‘Rob Wildeboer’ scholarships
Jan28

Goodwood ‘Rob Wildeboer’ scholarships

In 2022, Goodwood Flying School launched a series of scholarships in memory of former school manager Rob Wildeboer who died unexpectedly after a sudden illness. Since 2022, to remember and honour Rob, scholarships have been made available to help several students on their aviation journeys, made possible by generous donations from the community, which has raised over £27,400 to date. Rob Wildeboer Three scholarhips are available this...

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Complete your PPL with an Armstrong/Isaacs bursary
Jan24

Complete your PPL with an Armstrong/Isaacs bursary

The Armstrong/Isaacs bursaries, run by the UK Light Aircraft Association (LAA), are once again open, with seven bursaries of £1,500.00 on offer this year to PPL students currently undergoing flight training. Armstrong/Isaacs bursaries are funded from the Armstrong/Isaacs Fund, which is based on a major donation from David Armstrong, who was a founder member of the original Ultralight Aircraft Association in 1947, a lifelong member of...

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Air India orders 34 new trainers
Jan23

Air India orders 34 new trainers

Air India has placed an order for 34 trainers for its cadet pilots as the flag carrier prepares to ramp up pilot training ahead of its fleet expansion. Air India’s new flight training academy, which is set to commence operations in Maharashtra, western India in the second half of 2025, has ordered 31single-engine Piper Archer DXs and three twin-engine Diamond DA42s. “The FTO, that will be South Asia’s largest, is a leap forward in Air...

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Norwegian partners with four European schools for pilot training
Jan22

Norwegian partners with four European schools for pilot training

Low-cost carrier Norwegian is partnering with four schools to deliver newly qualified pilots. Norwegian has signed agreements with the pilot schools OSM Aviation Academy in Norway, Center Air Pilot Academy (CAPA) in Denmark, Lunds universitet Trafikflyghögskolan (TFHS) in Sweden, and FTEJerez in Spain. “This is a great way for us to attract pilots. With this new agreement, we get the opportunity to get to know the cadets during their...

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ACS Flight Training pilot scholarships
Jan21

ACS Flight Training pilot scholarships

ACS Flight Training – the largest commercial pilot training company in Scotland – has opened its annual scholarships programme. This year, ACS is offering two scholarships to individuals wishing to pursue pilot careers. The scholarships provide eight hours of training in one of ACS’ modern Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, under a structured training programme, counting towards their PPLs. Scholars will also be given 12 month’s membership at...

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