ATP Flight School adds 61 new aircraft
ATP Flight School, a professional pilot training provider with locations across the country, is expanding its fleet with 61 new training aircraft during 2025. The acquisitions reflect an expected increase in demand for new professional pilots to restore the ranks as losses to mandatory retirement peak over the next several years, the company said.
The new aircraft include 54 Cessna 172 Skyhawks with Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight decks and seven Piper PA–44 Seminole light twins equipped with G1000 avionics. ATP said its fleet, which totals 614 aircraft, is among the youngest and most modern. The company received 133 aircraft deliveries during the past two years and said it plans to add at least 40 more each year through 2027.
“The safety and reliability of ATP’s operations exceed the national average for general aviation flight instruction by a factor of ten,” said Michael Arnold, ATP’s vice president of marketing. “This commitment to our students and instructors is only made possible through an unmatched investment in aircraft and safety, allowing aspiring pilots to train with confidence on the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career.”
Deliveries of the new Skyhawks began in February and will continue through this year. The company encourages aspiring airline pilots to experience its programs by scheduling an admissions flight.
In October 2024, ATP celebrated 40 years in the flight training business. During that time, Arnold said, ATP trained 40,000 pilots through various certification programs. The company also has developed valuable relationships throughout the air transport industry and helps its graduates find jobs through hiring events and partnerships with a range of airline, corporate, and cargo operators.
