| Oxford Aviation Academy acquires Australia’s leading ab initio training provider. |
Oxford Aviation Academy acquires Australia’s leading ab initio training provider.
Oxford Aviation Academy (“OAA”) has acquired General Flying Services (“GFS”), the leading ab initio airline pilot training organisation in Australia. The acquisition, backed by STAR Capital Partners, is a key strategic addition to the Group’s “Aviation Training – ab initio” division which also comprises the former Oxford Aviation Training, one of the worlds’ largest and most respected airline pilot training schools.
Operating from two airports in Melbourne, GFS is the largest supplier of quality airline pilots in Australia. The school trained approximately 330 cadets in its last financial year and plans to grow these numbers to over 500 pilot graduates over the next few years as part of the OAA Group. It is well known for its long established relationships with flag carrier Qantas, as well as offering pilot training educational courses in partnership with two major local universities in Melbourne. Not only does GFS serve the domestic Australian market, the school also conducts training for a significant number of airline cadets from South East Asia, China and the Middle East.
The business adds significant scale and geographic presence to OAA’s ab initio training capability, enhancing the Group’s service offering in the high growth Australia and Asia Pacific region. It complements the type rating simulator centre at Hong Kong International Airport (A320, A330 / 340 and B737NG) and the significant presence that recently acquired Parc Aviation (the global market leader in flight crew leasing to airlines) already has there. In a region where the training and supply of high quality pilots is in great demand, OAA will have the capability to offer many airlines fully integrated pilot supply and training solutions.
GFS will be a key component of OAA’s Aviation Training – ab initio division (led by MD Anthony Petteford). Ross Carrington will continue to both manage the GFS Melbourne centre and support the further strategic growth in the region
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| Kirkhope Aviation at Moorabbin Airport |
Kirkhope Aviation Pty Ltd is a charter based operation at Hanger 7 Moorabbin Airport. There is a small departure lounge and the ability to garage a few cars.
The company can offer business or private charter services in comfortable twin engine piston aircraft. A number of aircraft are available and include Piper Chieftains, Cessna 340,s and Beechcraft Barons depending on the size of the charter. The company utilizes fully qualified commercial pilots who are instrument ( all weather) rated.
The company has specialized in outback Australian air tours for the last 35 years and can also arrange small group air tours to destinations that suit the client from the Kimberley, Arnhem Land, the Gulf, and the Centre. Accommodation and tours are arranged to suit your requirements from outback stations to upmarket motels.
Contact Kirkhope Aviation on 0418379263 or akirk@ozemail.com.au or directly through www.kirkhopeaviation.com.au
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| Time to Renew Your Airside Access Card |
Renew Your Airside Access Card Now
When Moorabbin Airport instituted increased Airside Access controls in December 2006 we issued a large number of Airside Access cards for staff based at Moorabbin Airport.
These cards have a life of 2 years and a large number that were issued in 2006 are expiring now.
To renew your card please contact Shirley at MAC reception on 03 8587 8000 to update your contact details. Charge for renewal is $25.00 A renewal form is availavle for download.
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| New Cessna 172 and 182 aircraft |
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General Flying Services is also increasing the number of new Cessna 172 and 182 aircraft in its inventory- the latest examples having Garmin G1000 flat panel equipment.
GFS is the largest flying training organisation in Australia and has one of the largest fleets of new Cessna aircraft outside of the USA. www.generalflyingservices.com.au |
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| New Piper Warrior |
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Moorabbin Flying Services continues to add new Piper Warrior aircraft to its fleet. The latest example has a full glass panel. www.mfs.com.au |
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| New Alpha 160 training aircraft |
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The Royal Victorian Aero Club expects the delivery of the first of its fleet of new Alpha 160 training aircraft in September.
These New Zealand built licensed versions of the French Robin series aircraft will supplement the current fleet of new Evector Sportstar training aircraft and a growing fleet of refurbished and modernized Piper Warriors.
www.rvac.com.au |
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