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Tennessee Flight Training Opens New Memphis-Area Location

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennessee Flight Training, one of the state’s longest-serving flight training providers, has announced the opening of a new location in Millington, marking the company’s expansion into the Memphis-area market.

The new location, at Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA), strengthens Tennessee Flight Training’s statewide footprint and brings professional pilot training and career-focused aviation education to aspiring pilots across West Tennessee.

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with elected officials and members of the business community will be announced in the future. Those interested in learning more about becoming a pilot or taking a facility tour are welcome to inquire starting immediately. The facility is located at 8101 Hornet Avenue, Millington TN 38053.

Tennessee Flight Training – one of the nation’s preeminent flight schools – has been headquartered at Nashville International Airport (BNA) for over 15 years and has served more than 3,000 student pilots. The new location at Millington-Memphis Airport features the perfect facilities for aviation education including administrative space, classrooms and a high-profile education environment.

“We’re proud to join the businesses and organizations that make Millington such a dynamic place to live, work and learn,” said Chris Erlanson, president of Tennessee Flight Training. “With pilots in high demand, expanding into the Memphis area gives more people the opportunity to train close to home—whether they’re pursuing a professional aviation career or flying for personal enjoyment. Millington-Memphis Airport is an outstanding location to support those ambitions.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Tennessee Flight Training to the Millington-Memphis Airport family. Their reputation for high-quality instruction and community engagement aligns perfectly with our mission to grow aviation opportunities in the Mid-South. This partnership will be a tremendous asset to the students, families, and businesses we serve,” said Airport Director Mike Gill.

More information about Tennessee Flight Training is available at www.tnflighttraining.com or by calling the Millington location at (901) 698-0098.

About Tennessee Flight Training

Established in 2010, Tennessee Flight Training provides affordable flight instruction from award-winning, FAA-certified instructors and offers state-of-the-art equipment. Its flight training facilities are located at Nashville International Airport (BNA) and throughout the state, including Maury County (MRC), Shelbyville (SYI), Crossville (CSV) and Millington (NQA). More information is available at www.tnflighttraining.com.

Contacts

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Krinks, Prufrock Communications
jeff@prufrockcommunications.com
(615) 478-0267

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Contacts

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Krinks, Prufrock Communications
jeff@prufrockcommunications.com
(615) 478-0267

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