BAA Training to purchase 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft
BAA Training is to purchase 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft from Textron Aviation, with deliveries expected in 2026.
The deal, which was agreed at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s…
BAA Training is to purchase 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft from Textron Aviation, with deliveries expected in 2026.
The deal, which was agreed at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience.
“For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk has inspired the next generation of pilots and served as the world’s leading flight trainer,” said Chris Crow, vice president of piston sales.
“We are delighted to continue the relationship with BAA Training to provide their students access to the most produced single-engine aircraft globally.”
Cessna Skyhawk
The stable flight characteristics, advanced avionics and demonstrated dispatch reliability of the Skyhawk have made it a dependable training platform.
The new planes will be used by students to put them in the pilot’s seat of the most popular training aircraft in the world.
“BAA Training has set an ambitious milestone to achieve a capacity of 500-1000 students per year, necessitating a significant expansion of our fleet. We are glad to finalize this order, as the addition of 48 Cessna Skyhawks will bolster our resources, enabling us to accommodate the growing demand for training and further solidify our position in the industry,” said Marijus Ravoitis, CEO, BAA Training.
BAA Training offers aviation training solutions for aspiring commercial pilots, ranging from Ab Initio training to Type Rating, available across multiple locations, including Spain, Lithuania, France and Vietnam.
Additionally, pilot training services are provided through its consultancy office in India and a sales representative office in the UAE.
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