Market Intelligence: Europe

BRM Aero’s Bristell B23-912iS Achieves EASA Certification

Czech Republic – training aircraft manufacturer BRM Aero has announced that its Bristell B23-912iS aircraft has received certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification adds to the existing approvals for the B23-915 and B23-915 IFR models, expanding the Bristell B23 series’ presence in the certified light aircraft market. With its fuel-efficient performance and exceptional handling, this aircraft is a perfect fit for flying schools and training programs.

BRM AERO, the manufacturer behind the Bristell line of light sport and training aircraft, recently offered an inside look at its production process through a new drone video showcasing the craftsmanship and scale of its operations.

  • The Bristell manufacturing facility produces over 110 aircraft annually, serving a global market of private owners and flight schools.
  • To date, more than 1,000 Bristell aircraft have been delivered worldwide, marking the brand’s continued growth in the light aircraft segment.

Source: BRM Aero
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CAE Joins Forces with Airbus and Babcock for Comprehensive Multi-role Helicopter Offering for Poland

Poland – Airbus, Babcock International Group (Babcock), and CAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner together to offer a comprehensive package of military helicopters and associated training services to the Polish Air Force.

The partnership brings together three world-class service providers who will leverage their unique combined expertise on a proposal to provide Poland with powerful new defence capabilities as part of the ongoing modernization of Polish helicopter aviation.

Under the terms of the MoU, Airbus will lead on the platform design and build, with Babcock providing training and CAE delivering simulation.

Thibaut Trancart, Vice President and General Manager, CAE Defense & Security, EMEA, from CAE, added: “With more than 75 years of experience and a global presence as the training partner of choice for defence forces worldwide, our cutting-edge helicopter training and simulation solutions empower defence forces to develop essential skills and best practices for live missions. Ensuring superior training outcomes, CAE’s advanced technology and expertise, together with Airbus and Babcock, will support and enhance the mission and operational readiness of Poland’s defence forces – our team will be instrumental in this effort.”

Ludovic Boistot, Head of Sales Eastern Europe and CIS at Airbus Helicopters, said: “The H145 is the perfect four tonne class dual use helicopter, equipped to perform a wide range of military missions, including training, disaster relief, search and rescue special forces, light attack and more. It’s been used for these missions by key NATO and European allies of Poland such as the US, UK and Germany. We are confident that together with our training partners Babcock and CAE, who are world renowned companies in the fields of military training, we will provide the Polish military with the best multirole helicopter and the best training conditions to modernise the Air Force University of Deblin for their future Apache and other rotary-wing pilots.”

Jo Rayson, Managing Director for Babcock’s Training business, said: “Our partnership presents the Polish Armed Forces with an exceptional platform backed by a proven training and support solution. Babcock is already playing a critical role on the Polish Navy’s Miecznik frigate programme and we’re pleased to be partnering with Airbus and CAE on this opportunity to deliver a crucial new defence capability.”

The Airbus H145M is the military version of the tried-and-tested, light twin-engine H145 helicopter. The global fleet of the H145 family has accumulated more than eight million flight hours and is used by armed and law enforcement forces around the world for the most demanding missions.

CAE’s simulation-based training solutions, which include high-fidelity simulators, augmented and mixed reality, AI-driven adaptive learning environments, and real-time modelling and simulation, provide a realistic and immersive helicopter training experience.

Source: CAE

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Etihad Airways to Host Numerous First Officer Recruitment Events in Italy, Spain and the UK in June and July 2025

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways is hosting pilot recruitment / assessment events in multiple European city’s in June and July 2025 seeking Airbus A320 First Officer’s.

The pilot recruitment team will visit the following city’s:

  • Milan, Italy on 11th, 12th and 13th June
  • Madrid, Spain on 18th, 19th and 20th June
  • London Gatwick, United Kingdom in July
  • Rome, Italy in July

What Etihad Airway’s offer’s:

  • Opportunity to earn up to 513,732 AED (USD 138,318) tax-free per annum based on 75 hours of flying per month
  • Education allowance of AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary, for up to 3 children
  • 42 days of annual leave
  • Income protection scheme and much more

Some of the candidate requirement’s they seek:

  • A minimum of 2500 hours total flying time.
  • A minimum of 1500 hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1) or high performance military jet.
  • 500 hours should be on one of the A320 Family
  • Flown any Airbus FBW within the last 12 months
  • Type rating on A320 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
  • ICAO current and unrestricted ATPL. We do not accept Frozen ATPL unless held by a UAE citizen.
  • Current on A320.
  • Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
  • Maximum age limit is 50 years old.

For more information check out the Etihad Aviation career’s platform.

Source: Etihad Airways

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Diamond Aircraft Establishes Network of Diamond Authorized Training Centers for Flight Schools

Global – Diamond Aircraft announces the establishment of the Diamond Authorized Training Centers (DATC) program, through which flight training organizations (FTOs) operating Diamond aircraft can achieve OEM recognition as a leading flight training provider. Diamond Aircraft has signed Letters of Intent with four European FTOs.

“Diamond Aircraft is unmatched in the flight training world, with a huge and growing number of flight schools rightly relying on Diamond aircraft to train their students,” said Jane Wang, Director for Sales, Marketing, and Flight Operations at Diamond Aircraft Austria. “The stamp of approval we, as OEM, can provide FTOs through the DATC program means students will know that they are not only learning to fly in the ultimate training aircraft, but the training they are receiving is first-class, too.”

Organizations applying for recognition as a DATC agree to undergo inspection by Diamond Aircraft’s flight training specialists to evaluate their facilities, operations, and flight training methodology. Those FTOs selected to join the DATC network will be entitled to use Diamond Aircraft branding in their marketing efforts and will benefit from enhanced support from Diamond Aircraft.

In early April at AERO Friedrichshafen 2025, Diamond Aircraft signed the first Letters of Intent with four Europe-based FTOs seeking to join the program:

  • Germany’s Air Colleg Consulting GmbH
  • Switzerland’s Fliegerschule St. Gallen-Altenrein
  • Netherlands’ Wings Over Holland BV
  • Slovenia-based Egmont Aviation Flight School

Statements:

  • Felix Michnacs, Managing Director at Air Colleg Consulting GmbH, said: “As a flight school solely for private pilots, evolving our long-standing partnership with Diamond Aircraft by being selected as the first Diamond Authorized Training Center in Germany is an incredible honor and milestone for us. It attests to our excellent track record in consistently providing the best possible training for private pilots, utilizing an exclusive fleet of Diamond Aircraft DA40 NG and DA62, the most advanced aircraft in General Aviation.”

    “We are grateful for Diamond Aircraft’s continued support and trust in our training program. Together, we are setting new standards in General Aviation training. We are absolutely thrilled and looking forward to this new level of partnership,” continued Michnacs.

  • “With the new recognition as a certified Diamond Authorized Training Center, our flight school strengthens its position as one of the leading training institutions in Switzerland,” said Silvan Sauter, Head of Training at Fliegerschule St. Gallen-Altenrein. “The partnership with Diamond Aircraft is a significant milestone. It highlights our commitment to providing the highest quality training, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and ensuring maximum safety – offering our student pilots a training experience at an international top level.”
  • Luuk van Hooijdonk, CEO at Wings Over Holland BV, said: “As a dealer for Diamond Aircraft since 1993, Wings Over Holland is one of the oldest dealers worldwide. Becoming one of the first Diamond Authorized Training Centers means a thankful recognition from Diamond for the long-lasting business relationship and the quality we, as partners, have been giving to our customers. Becoming an Authorized Training Center will greatly improve our possibilities to reach even higher standards of customer support,”.
  • “We are proud to be recognized as a Diamond Authorized Training Center, which will enable us to offer a broader range of services for both new and existing customers,” said Aljaž Ferjančič, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Egmont Aviation. “This will strengthen and expand Diamond Aircraft sales, welcome more customers to the Diamond family, and provide quality service and support to Diamond owners. On top, it ensures our graduates will be well-prepared to meet the evolving demands of the aviation industry.”

Source: Diamond Aircraft

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FlightLogger Appoints New Head of Global Sales & Marketing to Drive International Growth in 2025

Denmark – headquartered flight school operational management software provider FlightLogger has announced the appointment of Kasper Lennox Valgren as its new Head of Global Sales & Marketing, as the company gears up for an accelerated phase of international growth.

  • Kasper Lennox Valgren joins FlightLogger following his tenure at Contractbook, bringing extensive experience in SaaS growth and global go-to-market strategies.
  • FlightLogger is currently used by hundreds of aviation training operators across more than 40 countries, offering a digital platform purpose-built for managing flight school operations.
  • The company is backed by Arcadea Group

Source: Kasper Lennox Valgren
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European Flight Training Group AELO Swiss Academy Welcomes More Than 16 Cadets in 2025 Batch 2

Locarno, Switzerland – Aelo Swiss Academy, a pilot training organisation based at Locarno Airport, has welcomed multiple new intakes in 2025 as part of its growing flight training operations. The second cohort of 2025, Class 2025/02, includes 17 aspiring pilots.

To support the growing enrolment numbers Aelo Swiss Academy has expanded its training fleet with the addition of a 17th aircraft, a Tecnam P2008. In 2024 AELO Swiss Academy had placed an order for two Tecnam P2008.

As part of its commitment to offering the highest standards in pilot training, AELO Swiss Academy is also currently investing Euro 6 million in the expansion and modernization of its facilities at Locarno Airport. These new facilities, set to be completed in 2025, will support both the academy’s operations and the training needs of its students in a more efficient and integrated way.

Source: AELO Swiss Academy
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Digital Aviation Training Publisher Padpilot Launches Area 100 KSA Courseware for Pilot Training Providers

Gloucester, United Kingdom – Digital aviation publisher Padpilot has announced the release of new courseware designed to support Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) in delivering mandatory Area 100 KSA (Knowledge, Skills & Attitude) training for the ATPL theoretical knowledge syllabus.

Mandatory since January 2022, EASA/CAA Area 100 KSA requires ATOs to embed competency-based training and assessment within the ATPL theory phase of commercial pilot training. Padpilot’s new KSA module offers ATOs a complete package of teaching, learning and assessment resources for that requirement.

“Recognising that meaningful KSA training takes time to design, deliver and assess – and that instructors are busier than ever – we’ve launched a comprehensive KSA course that’s engaging, productive and easy to implement,” said Nathan Gray, CEO of Padpilot. “Developed with regulatory KSA advisors and our experienced Subject Matter Experts, the new course supports ATOs in developing ‘thinking pilots’, better prepared for the demands of modern airline operations, right from the beginning of commercial training.” 

The Padpilot Area 100 KSA course is a one-time purchase for ATOs and is hosted within Padpilot’s existing Learning Management System. The course provides instructors with all necessary tools and content, including ready-to-use lesson plans, detailed instructor and student briefings, practical exercises, and a robust assessment framework. Built around a structured sequence of modules and activities – including formative and summative assessments, Threat & Error Management (TEM) and dedicated Mental Maths training. The emphasis throughout Padpilot’s 100 KSA Course is on applying theoretical knowledge to real-world aviation contexts and developing essential pilot competencies to give ATPL theory students a career-focused start to commercial pilot training.

About Padpilot 
Aviation courseware creator Padpilot has been bringing aviation theory to life for 14 years with advanced resources for the ground school phase of pilot training. Since launching the first-ever iPad-based digital ATPL textbook in 2011, Padpilot continues to use the latest technology to create innovative resources enabling ATOs to deliver a smarter theoretical knowledge education to trainee pilots. Available for PPL and ATPL (A&H) theory on all devices.

Source: Padpilot
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