Market Intelligence: Europe

UK and US Pilot Training Group and Facilitator Expands Marketing Team in 2025

Florida, USA, and United Kingdom – based pilot training facilitator and pilot training group 2FLY (2Fly Pro-Pilot) has welcomed Mr. Carlos Cobos Bandera as its new European Marketing Partner as of January 2025. Carlos will leverage his extensive aviation experience to promote 2Fly’s EASA Professional Pilot Training programs across Norway and the broader Scandinavian region.

2FLY announced in December 2024 two major developments for its 2Fly Pro-Pilot program in 2025. These initiatives aim to enhance the program’s training infrastructure and expand its offerings for aspiring pilots.

  • 2Fly is relocating its Florida pilot training operations to a larger, purpose built facility in Avon Park to support increased capacity and improve training resources.
  • The program will also introduce dual UK/EASA technical flight and ground training, delivered in the United Kingdom, providing candidates with expanded certification opportunities – this is done through a partnership with Aviation South West in Exeter, UK.

Earlier this year 2Fly announced that it has over 200 full time students training to become pilots – “we have never been so busy” according to Sheldon England, Sales Director at 2FLY Aero Group.

The pilot training group conducts training in the following stages;

  • Phase One – Foundation Training (Flight Training) – Merritt Island, Florida, USA
  • Phase Two: Advanced Training (Flight Training) – Malaga, Spain
  • Phase Three: Jet Training – Dublin, Ireland

Source: Sheldon England (2Fly)

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Italy’s Professional Aviation Welcomes UAE-based T3 Aviation Academy Cadets in January 2025

Italy – Professional Aviation, one of the country’s largest pilot training organisations, has welcomed 8 cadet pilots from United Arab Emirates based pilot training organisation T3 Aviation to conduct their core flight training component of the T3 MPL program in Italy,

In 2024, T3 Aviation Academy and Professional Aviation Announce Strategic Collaboration for Core Flying Training in Italy.

The Professional Aviation flight training group 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
Photo Credit: Professional Aviation

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Netherlands-Based Pilot Training Facilitator EPST Celebrates Airline Placements for 2024 Graduates

Netherlands – European Pilot Selection & Training (EPST), a Netherlands-based provider of pilot selection services and training, announced successful airline placements for several of its graduates, who have secured positions with leading European carriers.

Graduates joined TUI fly Netherlands and Transavia and are preparing to undertake their Boeing B737 type rating as part of the airline onboarding procress.

About EPST
EPST provides selection services and pilot training. Basic training is provided by three experienced quality flight training organizations, Global Aviation in Greece, OSM Aviation Academy in Norway and Aero Locarno in Switzerland.

Source: EPST

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Global Flight Training Group Skyborne and UK Airline Partner to Offer Trainee Pilots a Secured Career Pathway in 2025

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom – Skyborne, a global pilot training group which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and the United States, has announced a new partnership with TUI, one of the UK’s leading airlines, to launch a program providing trainee pilots with a secure career pathway. The initiative will allow Skyborne trainees to receive conditional job offers from TUI during their training, ensuring a clear route to becoming an airline pilot.

  • Skyborne trainees will have the opportunity to be “tagged” by TUI during ground school training.
  • Tagged trainees will receive conditional job offers, securing employment with TUI before graduating from the program.

“Skyborne places more graduate pilots with top airlines than any other flight school in the UK.” stated Skyborne.

Source: Skyborne
Photo Credit: Skyborne

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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Empowered Flight School to Secure Airline Cadet Program in 2025

Global – Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, has started 2025 by emphasizing its mission to strengthen collaboration between airlines and flight schools. The company’s platform continues to empower flight schools to secure airline cadet programs, with one of its flight school clients securing a new airline cadetship program partnership.

  • Aeroplanned’s software equips flight schools with tools to confidently manage airline cadet programs, providing critical visibility and operational efficiency.
  • Flight schools using Aeroplanned can demonstrate their ability to:
    • Train cadets with adequate resources and detailed planning.
    • Ensure students finish their programs on time with progress tracking and resource adjustments.

Over the last 18 months, Aeroplanned has rapidly established itself to impact the airline cadet training market.

  • Aeroplanned has served flight schools globally, supporting their cadet training management with a focus on tracking and optimizing cadet progress.
  • In the last six months, the Aeroplanned team traveled with 12 airlines across Australasia, Asia, the US, and Europe, seven of which partner with flight training organisations that use Aeroplanned for their cadet program tracking.
  • The platform enables flight schools to manage complex planning variables unique to cadet training, replacing traditional spreadsheet-based systems.
  • Airlines benefit indirectly, with cadet program management now facilitating on-time cadet deliveries to airlines, aiding recruitment planning and resource management.

Source: Aeroplanned
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ELITE Simulation Solutions Installs Full Motion Diamond DA-42 Open Cockpit AATD for Private Pilot in Switzerland

Zurich, Switzerland – ELITE Simulation Solutions, a leading provider of advanced flight simulation systems, is proud to announce the installation of a Diamond DA-42 Open Cockpit Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) for a private pilot in Switzerland. The new simulator, which incorporates the latest in flight training technology, provides an unparalleled training experience and supports the pilot’s development in a realistic, immersive environment.

The ELITE Diamond DA-42 Simulator, features cutting-edge specifications designed to enhance training for both new and experienced pilots. This particular version boasts a dual-pilot configuration, providing instructors and students with a dynamic training platform. The inclusion of dynamic control loading further improves the authenticity of the flight experience by providing realistic control forces, closely simulating the behaviour of the aircraft in various flight conditions.

In addition to the dual-pilot and control loading features, this simulator configuration is equipped with a 6DOF (six degrees of freedom) full-motion system. This high-performance motion system offers the most immersive training environment possible, providing motion cues for pitch, roll, yaw, heave, sway, and surge, ensuring the pilot can experience the full range of aircraft responses during training.

“By integrating a full-motion system with the Diamond DA-42 AATD, we are providing a state-of-the-art tool for flight training that enhances the learning experience,” said ELITE Simulation Solutions Director of Markting & Sales, Rene Huddlestone. “This simulator is designed to replicate real-world flight conditions as closely as possible, helping pilots refine their skills safely and effectively at a very affordable price.”

The addition of this advanced training device in Switzerland reflects ELITE’s ongoing commitment to enhancing aviation education worldwide. The Diamond DA-42 Open Cockpit AATD is fully FAA certified, offering an unmatched platform for flight schools, private pilots, and commercial operations alike.

About ELITE Simulation Solutions
ELITE Simulation Solutions has been a leader in high-fidelity flight simulation systems for over 30 years. Based in the United States, ELITE designs and manufactures both general aviation and commercial flight simulation products. With a focus on innovation and realism, ELITE’s flight training devices are utilized by flight schools, pilot training centers, and private operators across the globe.

Source: ELITE Simulation Solutions
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Italy’s Professional Aviation Welcomes 18 Students for January 2025 Intake

Italy – Professional Aviation, one of the country’s largest pilot training organisations, has welcomed 18 new students for its January 2024 intake.

The flight training group 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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Sevenair Academy Opens Second ATPL(A) Class for September 2025 After First Fills Up

Ponte de Sor, Portugal – Sevenair Academy, one of Europe’s largest flight training organisations, has announced that its first September 2025 ATPL(A) class is officially full, reflecting the strong trust and demand from future pilots. To accommodate this interest, the academy has opened registration for a second ATPL(A) class starting the same month.

Sevenair Academy previously shared its metrics for 2024 including:

  • 160 new students enrolled in 2024
  • 128 graduated
  • 349 open day candidates
  • 2 new partnerships including Luxair Sponsorship Program and Icelandic Aviation Training
  • Tecnam aircraft was the most flown aircraft in its fleet
  • Moved all of its flight training operation to Ponte de Sor

Source: Sevenair Academy
Photo Credit: Sevenair Academy

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