The TRAC SR20s will be the training platform for United Aviate’s advanced year-long training program. [Courtesy: Cirrus Aircraft]
Key Takeaways:
United Aviate Academy has ordered 25 Cirrus TRAC SR20 aircraft for initial pilot training at its Phoenix academy, with an option to purchase an additional 50.
The TRAC SR20s were chosen for their advanced technology, safety systems (including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System), and commitment to preparing future airline captains.
Cirrus modified the aircraft specifically for high-utilization training, incorporating durable interior materials and a roomier rear seating area suitable for intensive flight school operations.
Cirrus Aircraft has received an order from the United Aviate Academy (NASDAQ: UAL) for 25 TRAC SR20 aircraft.
The TRAC SR20s were ordered for initial pilot training at Aviate’s ab-initio flight academy. An agreement between Cirrus and United Aviate gives them the option to purchase rights to an additional 50 TRAC SR20s.
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Based in Texas, Ashley is the former Marketing Manager at FLYING and focuses deeply on training and education. She graduated from the Baylor Institute for Air Science with a Bachelor's in Aviation Science and holds an MBA specializing in Marketing. She is an also instrument rated private pilot and licensed FAA dispatcher.