Sling Pilot Academy Opens Location at Historic Santa Monica Airport
- Sling Pilot Academy opened its newest location on April 28, 2025, at Santa Monica Airport with a grand ceremony.
- The expansion responds to the Academy’s goal to modernize and decarbonize flight training amid community concerns about noise and emissions.
- The event introduced the Whisper Sling aircraft, designed for quieter operations, unleaded fuel use, and reduced carbon emissions, aligning with local priorities.
- Each Whisper Sling flight saves about 100 pounds of CO₂ emissions per hour compared to traditional training aircraft, according to the Academy’s estimates.
- This new campus strengthens Sling Pilot Academy’s presence in Southern California and aims to provide a sustainable path to aviation careers for local residents.
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Sling Pilot Academy Opens Location at Historic Santa Monica Airport
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sling Pilot Academy proudly announced the grand opening of its newest location at Santa Monica Airport, further advancing its mission to modernize and decarbonize flight training. Aviation industry leaders, sustainability advocates, and…
Sling Pilot Academy launches new era of flight training at Santa Monica Airport
A new chapter in Santa Monica’s aviation legacy unfolded on Thursday as Sling Pilot Academy officially opened its newest flight training center at Santa Monica Airport, drawing a strong crowd of students, instructors, aviation leaders, and community supporters. The academy’s expansion marks its fourth location, joining facilities in Torrance, Long Beach, and El Cajon. Its […] The post Sling Pilot Academy launches new era of flight training at Sa…
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