NEWS RELEASE

DigiFlight, Inc. Selected to Lead New Aviation Training Academy Supporting U.S. Military, Partner Nations​

Columbia, MD — May 8, 2025— DigiFlight, Inc. is proud to announce its selection as the strategic partner for the new Public-Private Partnership (P3) with the state of Arizona. This P3 will support the Partner Nation Aviation Training Academy (PNATA), a world-class aviation training capability supporting the U.S. Military and foreign partners. Under contract with the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZDEMA), DigiFlight will spearhead the development and operation of this next-generation training center at Silverbell Army Heliport (SBAH).​

PNATA will augment current training capacity for military rotary wing customers and help ensure readiness for partner nations worldwide. Through collaboration with U.S. and international defense stakeholders, OEMs, and Arizona state entities, DigiFlight is honored to stand at the forefront of strengthening military aviation capabilities and strategic partnerships.​

“This is a bold step forward for military aviation training,” said Stan Oliver, President & CEO of DigiFlight. “Our mission is to deliver unmatched training and readiness solutions that empower U.S. and partner forces to succeed in today’s evolving threat landscape.” 

PNATA is targeting initial training operations to begin in 2025, with an estimated first- year class of 20 students and plans to grow rapidly in scale and capability. As the private sector partner in this pioneering initiative, DigiFlight is committed to supporting the defense community and the people of Arizona.​