Avion, PAL-V and FLYVE Sign MoU for Global FlyDrive Training Cooperation

Global – Full Flight Simulator manufacturer and training center operator Avion, FlyDrive aircraft developer PAL-V and mobility ecosystem company FLYVE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore joint development of training devices and an international training infrastructure for gyrocopter and FlyDrive pilots. The agreement was signed during TiEcon Amsterdam 2026.

• Avion’s two existing flight training centers in London and Mumbai will be assessed for potential co-use in PAL-V and FLYVE gyrocopter and FlyDrive training programs, while the companies will also evaluate additional satellite training centers in other markets.
• The parties plan to jointly develop dedicated flight training devices as part of a wider training ecosystem combining gyrocopters, simulators and supporting infrastructure.
• PAL-V already operates its FlyDrive Academy, where its published training pathway is structured across six five-day modules combining practical flying, theoretical instruction and simulator exercises toward gyroplane pilot licensing.
• Under the MoU, Avion will contribute its experience in simulator development, manufacturing, maintenance, lifecycle support and the establishment and operation of flight training centers. Avion currently manufactures Full Flight Simulators for the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 NG/MAX.
• Avion currently operates training centers at London Luton Airport and Mumbai. Its London operation houses one Level D Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulator, while its wider training-center network operates under EASA, UK CAA and Indian DGCA qualification frameworks.
• The next stage of the cooperation will be the development of a roadmap defining the potential scope of the partnership and the roles and responsibilities of Avion, PAL-V and FLYVE.
• For the aviation training sector, the agreement would extend Avion’s training-device and center-development activities beyond its current commercial airline simulator focus into gyrocopter and FlyDrive training, while providing PAL-V with a potential route to scale training geographically as its customer base develops.
• AFM previously reported that Avion expanded its Mumbai training operation with two Level D Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulators, while its London Luton center operates an A320neo FFS supporting airline and training-organisation customers.

Statements

• “This Memorandum of Understanding marks an important step in bringing our expertise in advanced flight training devices to a truly global training network. PAL-V and FLYVE share our commitment to safety and innovation and we look forward to exploring how our simulator technology and training center infrastructure can support their ambitions for gyrocopter and FlyDrive training worldwide,” said Prachee van Brandenburg, CEO at Avion.
• “We are proud to take this step together with AVION. We are all Dutch companies, and it's great to see two homegrown innovators join forces to advance flight training technology. This cooperation reflects the strength of the Dutch aerospace sector, and we look forward to exploring how our combined expertise can support a global network of training hubs for FlyDrive pilots,” said Robert Dingemanse, CEO at PAL-V.
• “FLYVE is focused on creating professional and governmental multi- and intermodal mobility, logistics and operations a safe, sustainable and scalable reality together with our strategic partner PAL-V. FlyDrive training devices are a critical part of that. Together with AVION and PAL-V, we can combine our expertise to explore co-creating FlyDrive training ecosystems for professionals, in Europe and around the world,” said Arthur van der Wees, CEO at FLYVE.

About Avion
Avion B.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered manufacturer and operator of Full Flight Simulators for the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 NG/MAX. The company operates flight training centers at London Luton Airport and Mumbai and provides simulator development, manufacturing, maintenance and lifecycle-support services.

About PAL-V
PAL-V International B.V. is headquartered in Raamsdonksveer, the Netherlands, and develops and manufactures FlyDrive mobility systems combining road and gyroplane operations. Its FlyDrive Academy delivers a training pathway combining ground instruction, simulator exercises and practical gyroplane flying. 

About FLYVE
FLYVE B.V. is an Amsterdam-headquartered organisation and strategic partner of PAL-V focused on professional, governmental and societal applications of multi- and intermodal mobility, logistics and operational ecosystems.

Source: Avion B.V.