Market Intelligence: Europe

Training Aircraft Manufacturer Blackshape Aircraft Achieves Early Approval for New European Safety Management System

Monopoli, Italy – Blackshape Aircraft, a manufacturer of advanced light aircraft, has announced the approval of its Safety Management System (SMS), achieving compliance with new European aviation safety standards well ahead of the March 2025 deadline. This development underscores the company’s commitment to proactive risk management and operational excellence.

  • The SMS implementation represents a systematic approach to managing safety, engaging all organizational levels, including Design Organization Approval (DOA) and Production Organization Approval (POA) functions, as well as external stakeholders.
  • The system is designed to identify and mitigate risks, enhancing flight safety and operational reliability.
  • Blackshape views the SMS not only as a regulatory requirement but as a strategic opportunity to optimize processes and foster a culture of safety

Blackshape Aircraft manufacturers the popular training aircraft – Gabriel.

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Airbus Delivers 84 Aircraft in November 2024, Total Deliveries Reach 643 for the Year

Toulouse, France-headquartered aircraft manufacturer Airbus has released its November 2024 order and delivery report, providing insights into its production and market activity. The report highlights key figures for November and year-to-date performance.

  • November 2024 Deliveries: 84 aircraft delivered to 42 customers.
  • November 2024 Gross Orders: 30 new orders.
  • 2024 Deliveries to Date: 643 aircraft delivered to 82 customers.

Cumulative Data (As of November 2024):

  • Total Orders Across All Aircraft Types: 24,537 units, with single-aisle aircraft (e.g., A320 family) dominating at 19,898 orders.
  • Total Deliveries to Date: 15,840 units delivered, with single-aisle aircraft accounting for 12,152.
  • Aircraft in Operation: 14,012 globally, including 11,241 single-aisle aircraft.

Note: The data excludes two A330-900s delivered to Air Belgium via Airbus Financial Services.

Source: Airbus
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Ireland-based Pilot Training Organization Simtech Aviation Introduces Special Promotion for Early 2025 Training

Dublin, Ireland – Simtech Aviation, an EASA-approved training organization based in Dublin, has announced a special promotion for early 2025 APS and MCC course bookings. The offer is designed to incentivize early registrations for aspiring airline pilots during the festive season.

  • To qualify, candidates must pay a €1000 deposit for any APS or MCC course by December 18, 2024.
  • Eligible courses must be scheduled between January and March 2025.
  • Participants can lock in 2024 pricing for their courses.
  • A complimentary dinner package is included as part of the promotion

Source: Simtech Aviation
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Italian Pilot Training Group Aviomar Flight Academy Welcomes Partner Airline’s Training Leader in December 2024

Rome, Italy – Aviomar Flight Academy hosted Capt. Steve Gibson, Ryanair’s Deputy Head of Training, at its Simulator Training Centre in Monterotondo. The visit provided Ryanair Future Flyer Academy students with valuable insights into Ryanair’s operations and career pathways.

  • Capt. Steve Gibson engaged with students, discussing the pilot selection process, their goals post-training, and career opportunities with Ryanair.
  • The session included a presentation on Ryanair’s growth, future plans, and expansion strategies.
  • The event reinforced Aviomar’s strong collaboration with Ryanair in preparing the next generation of airline pilots.

In November 2024 Aviomar Flight Academy announced that they will be opening a brand-new training centre for aspiring airline pilots at Parma International Airport in 2025. As part of this new investment plan, Aviomar will develop a purpose-built 2000sqm flight training centre in northern Italy with the capacity to train in excess of 150 trainees per year. The training facility will be primarily dedicated to the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy cadet training programmes.

The new base will feature a hangar for the new aircraft fleet and a training centre comprising of flight operations and maintenance offices, classrooms for theoretical instruction and two flight simulators (Diamond DA42 FSTD and Boeing 737-8200 MAX FSTD). The Flight Training Centre will be powered by solar energy produced by the 1,000 m2 of photovoltaic panels embedded in new eco-friendly hangar.

Aviomar Flight Academy has delivered ab-initio training to over a thousand pilots and is the preferred training provider for 12 European operators, including Ryanair, the No. 1 airline in Europe – Aviomar is the only Ryanair official training partner in Italy.

As part of this agreement, the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy flight training courses will be offered not only at the Rome Training Centres but also at the new Parma Flight Training Centre.

Source: Aviomar Flight Academy
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E-Learning and Flight Training Solution Provider Evionica Launches New Feature to Optimize Flight School Operations

Warsaw, Poland – Evionica, a leading provider of aviation training and management solutions, has introduced the “Declaration of Availability” feature to its platform. This innovative scheduling tool is designed to streamline operations at flight schools by optimizing the alignment of instructor schedules, trainee availability, and aircraft bookings.

  • Key Features of Best Pilot’s “Declaration of Availability”:
    • Automatically matches instructors, trainees, and aircraft to find mutually available slots.
    • Simplifies the scheduling process, reducing manual workload and improving operational efficiency.
    • Enhances profitability by maximizing aircraft utilization and instructor productivity.
    • Ensures convenient scheduling for all stakeholders, leading to better training outcomes.

Flight schools can now manage their resources more effectively, ensuring that training sessions are scheduled seamlessly, reducing downtime, and increasing satisfaction among students and instructors.

Evionica invites aviation schools to experience the benefits of this system through a free demo.

About Evionica
Evionica, based in Warsaw, Poland, specializes in delivering aviation technology solutions, including training software, e-learning platforms, and management systems. Its Best Pilot platform supports efficient operations and enhances the training experience for flight schools worldwide.

Source: Evionica
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