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US Aviation Academy Takes Delivery of New Cessna 172 as Academy Marks 20 Years of Pilot Training

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April 15, 2026

Texas, USA – US Aviation Academy, one of the largest professional pilot training platforms in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Cessna 172 aircraft featuring the academy's signature paint scheme, as the organisation marks 20 years of operations and continues to expand its training fleet.

  • The new Cessna 172 adds to US Aviation Academy's existing fleet of 230 aircraft, supporting the academy's active student population of approximately 2,000 students.
  • The delivery coincides with the academy's 20th anniversary under current ownership, which commenced in January 2006, marking two decades of growth from a small-scale operation to one of the largest pilot training platforms in the US.

Learn more about US Aviation Academy through AFM's recent coverage here.

About US Aviation Academy
US Aviation Academy came under current ownership in January 2006 and over 20 years has grown into one of the largest professional pilot training platforms in the United States, operating 230 aircraft, 2,000 active students, and 260,000 square feet of facilities. The academy was awarded an $835 million U.S. Air Force contract for Initial Pilot Training, which will continue to fuel its growth into the next decade.

Source: US Aviation Academy

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