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BSA selected by STS Aviation as a preferred supplier

STS Aviation Services has selected the British School of Aviation (BSA) as a preferred supplier of aviation training and course services.



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This agreement is designed to enhance STS’s training offerings, expand capacity, and improve cost efficiency for both company and clients.

STS chose BSA for three key reasons. First, collaborating with BSA will give STS access to a broader range of aviation courses than previously available. Second, the partnership will allow STS to offer more frequent and flexible scheduling, reducing waiting times and improving accessibility for trainees. Third, the arrangement will help STS optimise costs according to course specialism and geographical region, enabling more sustainable and affordable training programmes.

Shonu Bamrah , Accountable Manager & Executive Director at BSA said: “Working closely with STS Aviation Services will allow us to deliver more opportunities for trainees across more regions and ensure that we both maintain the highest standards while making training more accessible and cost effective.

“This collaboration is an exciting step forward: it means more course variety, better schedule flexibility, and a shared commitment to excellence in aviation training.”

This collaboration enhances STS’s ability to offer specialised aviation training across regions where demand is growing. It reduces waiting times and improves access for students and staff seeking required aviation-type certifications. By optimising training costs through targeted delivery of courses by region and type, it reduces travel and downtime. Most importantly, the partnership strengthens the pipeline of qualified personnel for STS operations, supporting safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Based in the UK, BSA is known for evolving traditional commercial aviation training by combining hands on practical training with high-quality theoretical instruction. It is a UKCAA & EASA Part-147 (UK.147.0123) recognised training organisation, specialising in type-courses for commercial aircraft, including Boeing and Airbus types.

Founded in 1984, with international reach including operations in the UK, Europe, the Americas and beyond, STS Aviation Services is a global aviation company (part of STS Aviation Group) offering a full spectrum of services, including line maintenance, workforce management, material services and rapid-response technical support. 

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