Diamond Aircraft and Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy announced an expansion of LIFT Academy’s training fleet, underscoring a steadfast partnership that began in 2018. This collaboration supports LIFT Academy’s cutting-edge program, which is meticulously designed to prepare aviators for successful careers, specifically at Republic Airways, one of the largest regional airlines in the United States.

The addition of 50 DA40s and 6 DA42s to the fleet is a testament to LIFT Academy’s rapid growth and its unwavering commitment to providing aviators with the skills needed for success. Founded by Republic Airways Holdings Inc., LIFT Academy offers a defined pathway to a career at Republic Airways, highlighting a unique industry model where training is directly aligned with future employment opportunities. The newest additions to the fleet will help bolster the training programs at the new campuses in Galveston, TX, and Myrtle Beach, SC, as well as the newest campus at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Source: ‘Diamond Aircraft‘.