Aeros chooses Tecnam P-Mentor for single-engine fleet upgrade
UK pilot training group Aeros has announced a purchase agreement for 14 new Tecnam P-Mentor single-engine trainers. The deal was announced at the recent Pilot Expo Brussels event. The Italian planemaker’s UK dealer Oriens Aviation is handling the sale, with the first six aircraft scheduled to be delivered this year. Aeros says the IFR-capable two-seat trainer will be used across its four UK academy locations, delivering ab-initio up...
‘Reach for the Sky’ programme awards 16 new grants
Now in its third round, UK Government’s ‘Reach for the Sky’ programme will see £810,000 awarded to 16 organisations across the UK. The scheme, which now totals £2.3 million, has delivered funding to 37 outreach organisations and reached 100,000 people across the country. The third round was launched by Aviation Minister Mike Kane on 17 February, supporting young people to pursue careers such as pilots, navigators and controller,...
Piper sees strong sales growth in 2024
Piper Aircraft reports strong sales for 2024, delivering 291 aircraft last year, representing a near 20% increase over 2023, with 46 more aircraft delivered year-over-year. The North American planemaker says that a key contributor to this growth is the M700 FURY, Piper’s new 300-knot flagship aircraft, which launched in March 2024. In its first year, 46 M700 FURY aircraft were delivered, strengthening Piper’s position in the...
Airways Aviation buys Patria Pilot Training
Airways Aviation has completed the acquisition of Patria Pilot Training Oy, a Finish flight training academy formerly part of state-owned Patria Group. The purchase agreement was signed in December 2024, with transfer of full ownership to Airways Aviation commencing this month, which culminates in the academy being renamed Airways Aviation Nordic. Operating out of Pirkkala in Tampere and Vantaa, Finland, as well as Córdoba, Spain,...
BA Speedbird Academy opens for applications
British Airways has opened applications for its highly anticipated Speedbird Academy today, returning this year with a record 200 places up for grabs. The application window is open for a maximum of 10 days until 21 February and based on previous intakes, competition is likely to be fierce to secure one of the 200 fully-funded cadetships with the British flag carrier. Successful candidates who make it all the way through the rigorous...
