Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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FlightSafety International is an aviation training provider with global reach. They offer comprehensive programs for pilots, maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and dispatchers. Their state-of-the-art training centers and experienced instructors ensure top-notch training, adhering to strict standards, and promoting safety and proficiency in the industry.

FlightSafety International yesterday announced plans to construct a 100,000-sq-ft learning center in Mesa, Arizona. The move will expand the company’s flight crew and maintenance technician training operations as it responds to increasing global demand for aviation education services.
Scheduled to break ground in October and open in early 2028, the facility will house full-flight simulators and advanced training devices capable of serving pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin crews. The center represents FlightSafety’s second Arizona location, complementing its existing Tucson learning center.
“This expansion is a reflection of FlightSafety’s continued growth and long-term investment in the future of aviation training and safety,” said FlightSafety president Barbara Telek. “As global demand rises, we’re scaling our operations to support our customers.”
The Mesa facility is designed with scalable capacity to accommodate future growth in training demand. Following its opening and operational ramp-up, the center is projected to create approximately 100 jobs, with potential for additional employment growth over time. Local and state officials anticipate substantial economic impact from the facility’s operations since it is expected to attract thousands of aviation professionals annually for training programs, generating local tourism and business travel revenue.
According to Gila River Indian Community lieutenant governor Regina Antone, who is board chair of Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, “This project will bring meaningful economic impact and reinforce Mesa’s leadership position in the global aviation landscape.”

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