AAFT ABANDONS GLEN INNES FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOOL

Australia Asia Flight Training has withdrawn its interest from the Glen Innes Flight Training School.

In a letter to Glen Innes Severn Council, the A-A-F-T stated after 12 years of attempting to realise an independent residential pilot training academy in regional Australia, it has decided to abandon the project as of Decemeber 31st.

Company Chairman Kingsley Mundey says the land, lease and approved DA will be handed back to Council.

Mayor Steve Toms says council was disappointed to receive the news and will explore other options for the site in the New Year.

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