Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA) has appointed Sudisha Aviation Consultant as its official representative in Nepal, creating a direct recruitment channel for Nepali pilot candidates seeking CAAN-approved training in the US. HAA trains around 800 students annually with 102 aircraft. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s IAANZ is adding a Diamond DA42 Twin Star in 2026 to strengthen multi-engine and IFR training, particularly for DGCA India licence conversion, alongside its 24-aircraft fleet.