Market Intelligence: Europe

Swiss Flight Training Group AELO Swiss Academy to Expand Aircraft Maintenance for ATOs and Private Owners in 2025

Locarno, Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy has highlighted that its maintenance organization will continue to expand providing services to other Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) and private aircraft owners throughout 2025. The academy’s maintenance division is recognized for its expertise and partnerships with leading aviation manufacturers.

  • AELO Swiss Academy’s maintenance organization holds Cirrus Platinum Member status, reflecting its commitment to high-quality service.
  • It is an authorized service center for Textron, Piper, JetProp, and Pilatus aircraft.
  • The organization is also an authorized dealer for top avionics brands, including Garmin, Aspen, and Avidyne, offering clients access to cutting-edge technology solutions.
  • These services ensure that ATOs and private owners benefit from premium maintenance and support, enhancing aircraft safety and performance.

Source: AELO Swiss Academy
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Airways Aviation Group and OMNI Aviation Training Sign Strategic Commercial Partnership Agreement

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, and India, and OMNI Aviation Training Center (OATC), one of Portugal’s most respected aviation training providers are delighted to announce the signing of a comprehensive Strategic Commercial Partnership Agreement.

This landmark agreement will usher in a Portuguese based alliance designed to enhance the already impressive pilot training capacity and facilities for EASA ATPL and Cabin Crew Training (CCT) along with various Airline Cadet, MPL and Military Flight Training Programs already being delivered across Europe . This also builds upon the recent strategic acquisition of Patria Pilot Training.

“We have been assessing, negotiating and undertaking due diligence for some time and have concluded that Portugal is the ideal location for the next phase of our European expansion. As we link and leverage our global experience, advanced resources and existing facilities, we are very pleased to have found the right locations, facilities and partner in OMNI,” said Romy Hawatt, Founder and Chairman of the Airways Aviation Group.

The new alliance will be known as Airways Aviation OMNI and operate from both Ponte de Sor and Cascais airports. Staged enhancements to both locations will commence in January with the delivery of new Diamond DA40 and DA42 aircraft in quick succession with a total fleet of 10 units expected to be positioned between Cascais and Ponte de Sor over coming four months.

“Teaming up with Airways Aviation will enable both partners to benefit from global recruitment channels, advanced flight training technologies, shared maintenance resources and new B2C and B2B marketing and business development activities. It also marks an exciting new chapter for OMNI Aviation Training in an environment of ever-increasing demand for pilots, cabin crew and other aviation professionals,” said José Miguel Da Costa, Chairman of the OMNI Aviation Group.

OMNI Aviation Training Center, part of the prestigious OMNI Aviation Group, has a distinguished record for excellence and capacity in delivering quality aviation training in Portugal since 1989 and beyond offering a comprehensive suite of pilot training and cabin crew courses, the new venture promises to significantly strengthen Portugal’s aviation landscape.

The partnership will increase training capacity by introducing enhanced facilities, a modern fleet of Diamond aircraft, and a broader range of course offerings, helping to meet the soaring demand for new pilots and aviation professionals. At the same time, it will unite the impeccable safety and operational standards of both organisations under leading European ATO approvals. Serving new domestic and international markets, Airways Aviation Group’s global reach will also attract international clients, solidifying Portugal’s place firmly on the map as a premier aviation training destination.

“By combining OMNI’s longstanding local presence and expertise with Airways Aviation global network and experience, we expect to expand training opportunities for pilots from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond to train in Portugal.  This will bolster regional employment, increase international student intake and expand training facilities, increase jobs in aviation, education and related support services,” said Alexandre Alves – Global CCO Airways Aviation Group and COO Airways Aviation Europe.

About Airways Aviation Group
Airways Aviation Group is a leading global educator in aviation, with more than 45 years of experience, offering a broad array of pilot training programmes and aviation services in key locations worldwide, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Recently, the Group has accelerated its global expansion through strategic acquisitions – most notably Professione Volare in Italy and Patria Pilot Training – Finland, Spain, and other Nordic territories. With a dedicated focus on safety, innovation, and excellence, Airways Aviation Group is committed to training the next generation of aviation professionals.

About OMNI Aviation Training Center
OMNI Aviation Training Center is a highly respected aviation training provider based in Portugal, renowned for delivering first-rate pilot and aviation courses that adhere to the highest European standards. With significant capacity to cater to both domestic and B2B clients, OMNI Aviation Training Center contributes to the development of Portugal’s aviation sector through excellence in training services, robust safety protocols, and long-standing partnerships across the airline industry.

Source: Airways Aviation Group
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Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Reflects on 2024 Achievements and Unveils 2025 Plans

Italy – Professional Aviation, one of the country’s largest pilot training organisations, achieved 16,000 flight hours in 2024 and launched a new helicopter academy, expanding its training portfolio. Specific partnership’s include:

Curious to hear more about Professional Aviation – check out the interview with AFM here: Growing to Become One of the Largest Flight Schools in Italy – Professional Aviation Academy – AFM.aero

Source: Professional Aviation
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French Flight School Recognized as International Cirrus Training Center of the Year in 2024

Orbifly, a flight school based in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France which announced in December 2023 its status as a newest Cirrus Training Center (CTC), nnounced during CX2025 in Orlando that it has been awarded the title of International Cirrus Training Center of the Year by Cirrus Aircraft. This recognition underscores Orbifly’s excellence in delivering high-quality pilot training programs.

In 2024 it additionally shared that it has expanded its fleet with the arrival of a new Cirrus G7 aircraft.

About Orbifly
Founded in 1999, Orbifly is well known as the pioneer in FAA IFR training in Europe. More than 600 pilots flying in Europe already trusted the flight school for their CPL/IFR/ATPL Ground School or Flight training.

Source: Orbifly

 

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Germany Headquartered Lufthansa Group to Hire 10,000 Staff Including Around 800 Pilots in 2025

  • Lufthansa Airlines is continuing to concentrate on the Turnaround efficiency program and is focusing in particular on hiring in the operational area
  • Over 30,000 employees hired in the past three years

The Lufthansa Group has set itself the goal of recruiting around 10,000 colleagues in a wide range of professions for the new year 2025. More than 2,000 flight attendants, more than 1,400 ground staff for Ground Operations and around 1,300 technical experts are to be recruited across the Group. A total of around 1,200 employees are being sought for the administrative areas across the Group, as well as around 800 pilots. More than half of all recruitment is to take place in Germany.

Over 2,000 employees are to start at Lufthansa Technik. Austrian Airlines and Eurowings are each looking for around 700 employees.

Lufthansa Airlines will continue to focus on the Turnaround efficiency program in 2025 and expects to hire fewer employees than in 2024. The current plan is to find around 1,200 people over the next twelve months – with a focus on operations.

Over the past three years, the Lufthansa Group has brought more than 30,000 new colleagues on board.

Michael Niggemann, Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG and responsible for Human Resources & Legal Affairs: “The Lufthansa Group is and remains an attractive employer with many different job profiles and career options. Last year alone, we received 350,000 applications across the Group and recruited over 13,000 employees. We look forward to welcoming every new colleague.”

The Lufthansa Group currently employs more than 100,000 people in over 90 countries. Numerous job vacancies and current entry-level opportunities can be found on the careers page lufthansagroup.careers.

Source: Lufthansa
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Airbus Reports 766 Commercial Aircraft Deliveries in 2024

  • Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft in 2024.
  • 878 gross orders (826 net), including 82 A330s and 142 A350s
  • Demonstrates continued momentum for widebody orderbook complementing leading position in single aisle market
  • The 2024 year end backlog stands at 8,658 aircraft.

Toulouse, France – Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers around the world in 2024. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 878 gross new orders. As a result, its 2024 year end backlog stood at 8,658 aircraft.

Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus said, “2024 confirmed sustained demand for new aircraft. We won key customer decisions with most important customers and saw phenomenal momentum for our widebody orderbook, complementing our leading position in the single aisle market. On deliveries, we kept our trajectory and celebrated several landmark firsts. These include the first ever A321XLR as well as first A330neo and A350 deliveries to several customers globally.”

Airbus’ 2024 aircraft fleet deliveries

A220 Family – 75
A320 Family – 602
A330 Family – 32
A350 Family – 57
Total: 766

“Given the complex and fast-changing environment we continue to operate in, we consider 2024 a good year. It has been a massive team effort to deliver this 2024 result. A big thanks to Team Airbus who do what they do, every day, for our customers. And a big thanks to our customers for continuing to put their trust in us and grow our partnerships across the world,” he added.

Airbus’ 2024 full year Financial Results will be disclosed on 20 February 2025.

Source: Airbus
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