- August 26, 2024
Charleston, SC - August 26, 2024 - Advanced Aircrew Academy ("Aircrew Academy"), a leading eLearning provider for the aviation sector, announced a strategic growth investment today from Harbour Grove. Financial terms of the private investment were not disclosed.
Harbour Grove, an aviation-focused holding company led by partners Alvin Wong and Jordan Huibers, will assume leadership of the business as Co-CEOs. The company's founders, Dan Boedigheimer and William Hattler, will continue to support the company, with Dr. Boedigheimer transitioning to Chief Safety Officer and Mr. Hattler stepping into the role of Strategic Advisor.
Founded in 2006, Advanced Aircrew Academy enables customers to fulfill regulatory and industry-mandated training in a self-paced eLearning environment. Aircrew Academy offers an extensive catalog of over 125 regularly updated modules, tailored to an operator’s specific needs, providing a comprehensive platform that streamlines training management.
"The focus from day one has been to provide the highest quality, most engaging training content in a convenient, online self-paced learning environment. Our team actively listened to our customers and prioritized delivering customized training tailored to each operator’s unique requirements. We are excited to partner with Alvin and Jordan who have conviction in the aviation verticals we serve today and who will lead us as we grow the most talented team of subject matter experts in the industry," noted Dr. Boedigheimer, who in addition to Co-Founding Advanced Aircrew Academy, is the incoming Chairman of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee.
"This partnership comes at the perfect time given the tremendous growth we've experienced over the past several years. Our all-in-one training suite provides a differentiated solution for the industry’s leading fixed and rotor wing flight departments supporting all job functions including pilots, flight attendants, dispatchers, line service, maintenance, engineering, and office personnel," commented Mr. Hattler, who previously served as COO.
"Alvin and I are thrilled to join the talented team at Advanced Aircrew Academy at such an exciting inflection point in the company's journey," remarked Mr. Huibers. "As pilots, we are continually focused on the pursuit of learning and advancement. We look forward to building on that tradition by expanding our offerings, enhancing our technological capabilities, and helping more operators centralize and simplify their training programs.”
About Advanced Aircrew Academy
Advanced Aircrew Academy (www.aircrewacademy.com) is the leading full-service provider of customized eLearning for the business aviation industry. Advanced Aircrew Academy offers over 125 regularly updated and customizable modules to suit each flight department’s unique operating requirements. Hundreds of air carriers rely on Advanced Aircrew Academy to provide customized operator-specific training to meet Part 135 requirements. As a certified Program Support Affiliate (PSA) of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), Advanced Aircrew Academy training is certified for the International Standard for Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). Advanced Aircrew Academy also supports Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC) operators as a preferred training provider in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
About Harbour Grove
Harbour Grove (www.harbourgrove.com) is a dedicated team focused on enhancing aviation training and safety. Our mission is to support and grow opportunities that contribute to a safer and more efficient aviation industry.
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