Greece – Egnatia Aviation, one of Greece’s largest flight training organisations headquartered in Kavala, highlighted its focus and strategic location to deliver best pilot training outcomes for B2B airline pilot training partnerships. Situated in northeastern Greece, the Lydia Aerodrome, completely renovated in 2022, is positioned to become a leading general aviation center in Europe and globally.

• Lydia Aerodrome offers a full suite of services for pilot training, including advanced flight simulators, extensive operational hours, and high-quality navigational facilities.
• The facility supports a multicultural learning environment with VFR-approved runways, extendable apron spaces, and specialized FBO facilities.
• Egnatia Aviation has established strategic B2B partnerships with airlines such as Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Iraqi Airways, and Wizz Air, ensuring access to job opportunities for newly trained pilots.
• The aerodrome is also a research hub, collaborating with the Hellenic Institute of Transport and the Center for Research and Technology Hellas, focusing on programs like DEMOQUAS and HAIKU, with more projects under review.
• Maintenance and CAMO services at Lydia Aerodrome ensure that training and commercial operations meet the highest safety standards, supported by EASA-approved maintenance protocols.

The school offers a comprehensive ATPL course designed to take students from ‘zero to hero’ in just 17 months.

• Egnatia Aviation operates a fleet of Diamond Aircraft and ALSIM simulators, offering a rigorous EASA-approved training programme.
• The school has trained over 2,500 pilots, with graduates employed across 61 countries, primarily in the Middle East.
• Egnatia holds partnerships with several airlines, including Aegean, Iraqi Airways, Olympic Air, and Wizz Air. It is the exclusive training provider for Iraqi Airways.
• The ATO also has approvals from the GCAA (United Arab Emirates)

Source: Egnatia Aviation