Sussex flight school officially announces closure
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FTA Global school – which has been training pilots at Brighton City Airport for nearly 20 years – is no longer in business. It is understood the company had been experiencing recent financial difficulties
An email sent to members on Friday (May 26) read: “I am writing to inform you that Flying time Limited trading as FTA Global ceased trading on Monday 21st May.
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Hide Ad"As such, all open days, tours and events are cancelled with immediate effect. This email address will no longer be monitored so if you must get in contact, email: [email protected].
“We are very sorry to have to make this announcement. Opportunities remain to train as a commercial pilot with other schools in the UK.”
A Facebook group has been set up where students – some left in debt and with no qualifications – have expressed their outrage over the decision.
One comment read: “I paid a deposit and I’m still waiting for a refund, no one picks up on the advisory number and I’m not sure what to do. I was not informed that this has happened.”
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