Market Intelligence: North America

US Aviation Training Group Spartan Education Group Expands Pilot Training Network with New Texas Flight Academy

Texas, USA – Spartan Education Group (SEG), a US-based aviation training provider operating multiple flight and aviation technician training institutions, has introduced Spartan Flight Academy in Grand Prairie, expanding its flight training footprint into the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

  • Spartan Flight Academy will officially open its new flight training campus at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM)

  • The academy will host a “Takeoff & Ribbon Cutting” event on March 18, 2026, marking the official launch of the facility and its integration into Spartan Education Group’s national pilot training network.

  • The Grand Prairie campus provides FAA Part 61 flight training within a towered airport environment designed to replicate real-world airline and commercial aviation operations.

  • Training programs offered include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certifications.

Statements

  • Rob Polston, Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Education Group: “We are thrilled to officially enter the Dallas–Fort Worth market with Spartan Flight Academy.”

  • Rob Polston added: “Expanding into this community represents an important step in Spartan’s continued growth. We look forward to serving aspiring pilots in the region and building strong partnerships that support access to flight training.”

About Spartan Education Group
Spartan Education Group (SEG) is a United States-based aviation training provider operating a network of pilot and aviation maintenance training organizations. Through institutions including Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, McAir Aviation, Illinois Aviation Academy, and Spartan Flight Academy, the group supports pilot and technician training across multiple US locations.

Source: Spartan Education Group
Photo Credit: Spartan Education Group

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Aeroplanned Engages U.S. Flight Schools on Training Efficiency at Flight School Association of North America 2026 Conference

California, USA – Aeroplanned, a flight training resource planning and training timeline forecasting software provider, has participated in the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) Conference 2026 in Coronado, engaging with flight training organisations across the U.S. pilot training sector to discuss operational challenges and student success in pilot training delivery.

The company highlighted the importance of consistent training scheduling and resource alignment to support student progression and on-time program completion. Aeroplanned CEO Jen Liddle spoke on a conference panel focused on student success in pilot training, addressing how operational planning and pacing of training program’s directly impact student outcomes.

AFM previously reported that Aeroplanned has expanded internationally in its third year of operation and is now working with flight training organisations across 15 countries, including large-scale flight schools and its first airline customer using the platform to manage cadet pilot programme planning.

The company has also expanded its team, with Raphaël Pellissier joining to support business development, bringing experience from Airbus alongside operational insight as an active flight instructor. In addition, Sam Matthews is expected to join as a senior developer in early 2026 to support product development.

Aeroplanned has recently introduced several platform enhancements aimed at improving training visibility and planning accuracy for flight schools.

  • The “3-Month Tracking and Resource Planning Dashboard” provides a rolling forward view of student progress, cohort status and resource utilisation to identify bottlenecks or under-used capacity.

  • Additional features released in 2025 focus on improving data accuracy, including prompts that flag missing or outdated planning inputs, particularly supporting flight schools without dedicated resource planning teams.

Check out the video below to see how it 3 Month Tracking Forecast looks in action.

Source: Aeroplanned

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Skyborne names Monica Tierson as Commercial Manager

Florida, USA – Skyborne Airline Academy (Skyborne), the global airline pilot training organisation with bases in Vero Beach, Florida and Gloucestershire, UK, has appointed Monica Tierson as Commercial Manager.

Learn more about Skyborne Airline Academy or connect with Monica Tierson via her LinkedIn profile here.

About Skyborne
Skyborne Airline Academy is a premier airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire and Bournemouth Airports in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training. Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. Their vision has created a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged. Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne recruits the very best candidates to minimize additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew. Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of Ryanair’s Future Flyer Academy, British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, Jet2.com’s Jet2FlightPath, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway. Skyborne is also the only academy to support DHL Air (UK) with a fully funded Integrated ATPL training initiative for its employees.

Source: Monica Tierson (Skyborne Airline Academy)
Photo Credit: Skyborne Airline Academy

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Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) Rebrands to Flight School Association International (FSAI)

USA – The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has officially rebranded as the Flight School Association International (FSAI), reflecting its expanding global footprint and growing international membership base within the flight training sector.

  • The name change was approved by members during the Association’s annual meeting held on February 27, 2026, in San Diego.

  • FSAI now represents more than 850 member organizations worldwide

  • Founded in 2009, the Association was the first trade body established specifically to represent flight training organizations focused on early-stage and professional pilot development.

Statements

  • “Our Association remains firmly aligned with its original mission, unchanged since our founding. The fact is, we have supported flight training organizations outside of North America for several years, and this transition reflects a formal acknowledgment of our growing international role and membership.” – Robert Rockmaker, President, FSAI

Source: FSAI

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