Market Intelligence: Europe

Netherland’s Orbit Groundschool’s Graduates Soon Eligible for Transavia Pilot Selection

Netherlands – Orbit Groundschool, a Netherlands-based Approved Training Organisation (ATO) specialising in theoretical knowledge and advanced pilot training courses, has announced a key development for its APS-MCC graduates, who will soon be eligible to apply for First Officer roles at Dutch low-cost airline Transavia.

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Dutch Aviation Trainers to Make European Aviation Training Summit Debut in Lisbon in 2025

Europe – Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT), a Netherlands-based advanced pilot training organisation, will be participating for the first time at the European Aviation Training Summit (EATS) 2025, scheduled for 5–6 November at the Estoril Congress Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. DAT will be located at Booth 118, showcasing its offerings.

Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT) is an EASA Approved Training Organisation that offers:

  • Type Rating Instructor (TRI) and Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) training for Embraer 135/145/Legacy aircraft
  • Boeing 777 training programs
  • Type Rating Examiner (TRE) and Synthetic Flight Examiner (SFE) training for the Embraer 170/190 and Embraer 190-E2 series aircraft.

Source: Dutch Aviation Trainers
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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Welcomes New Cohort of Jet2FlightPath Cadets in October 2025

United Kingdom – Leading Edge Aviation, a flight training group operating bases in the United Kingdom and Spain, has welcomed its latest intake of 10 cadets into the Jet2FlightPath programme, marking continued momentum in the structured airline career pathway supported by UK leisure airline Jet2.com.

  • The 10 cadets have officially commenced ground school training at Leading Edge Aviation’s Oxford training centre.

  • This is the second group to enter training under the Jet2FlightPath programme, which provides a direct pathway for aspiring pilots to join Jet2.com.

  • The Jet2 Crew Development Team continues to support cadets throughout the training journey.

  • Leading Edge Aviation was selected as the launch training partner for the Jet2FlightPath programme, underlining its growing profile in airline partnerships.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation
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Propair Flight to Showcase Airbus A320 Guidance Management Trainer at EATS 2025

Europe – Propair Flight, an emerging developer of advanced pilot training solutions, will showcase its new Airbus A320 Guidance Management Trainer (GMT) at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) 2025, taking place on 5–6 November at the Estoril Congress Centre. The company’s leadership, CEO Peter Kesmarki and CTO Balázs Bojkó, will join AXIS Flight Training Systems at Booth 228b to present the device and discuss its impact on next-generation pilot training efficiency and automation mastery.

  • The A320 Guidance Management Trainer (GMT) is a compact, high-fidelity training solution designed to improve cadet and low-hour First Officer proficiency in automation, flight guidance, and energy management — areas often cited as performance gaps following type rating training.

  • Through repeatable, scenario-based exercises and AI-powered feedback, the GMT builds a pilot’s mental model and decision-making logic, helping users achieve confidence and consistency in complex flight phases.

  • The system integrates VR and tablet-based procedure trainers, allowing ATOs and airlines to deliver blended-learning environments that extend beyond the simulator bay and directly into operational readiness.

  • The GMT is being positioned as a cost-effective and scalable alternative to full-flight simulators, enabling airlines and training organizations to reduce type rating transition time and overall training costs while improving pilot performance outcomes.

  • Propair Flight’s collaboration with AXIS Flight Training Systems, a well-established Austrian simulator manufacturer, ensures robust hardware integration, data accuracy, and training reliability consistent with EASA standards.

Source: Propair Flight

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Diamond Aircraft Restarts European Production of DA20i Katana in Austria

Austria – Diamond Aircraft, a leading global manufacturer of light aircraft for general aviation and professional flight training, has announced the reintroduction of the DA20i Katana to its European production line in response to strong market demand across the continent.

  • European production of the DA20i Katana has resumed at Diamond Aircraft’s Wiener Neustadt facility, with order books now open.

  • The updated model features the Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport engine and is equipped with the Garmin G500TXi glass cockpit, enhancing both efficiency and avionics capabilities.

  • New avionics include synthetic vision, real-time traffic data, terrain awareness, and touchscreen interface, significantly improving pilot situational awareness and reducing workload.

  • The DA20i Katana retains its proven composite airframe, known for structural integrity and low maintenance, making it ideal for ab initio training and recreational use.

  • European production had ceased over a decade ago, though DA20-C1 production—powered by the Continental IO-240-B32B engine—continues at Diamond Aircraft’s Canadian facility.

  • The reintroduction reflects rising demand from flight schools, flying clubs, and private operators seeking cost-effective, modern training aircraft tailored for the European general aviation market.

Statements:

  • “We’re thrilled to bring the DA20i Katana back to Europe,” said Jane Wang, Director Sales, Marketing, and Flight Ops at Diamond Aircraft Austria. “This aircraft has always held a special place in the hearts of pilots and instructors, and with its new upgrades, it’s ready to inspire the next generation of aviators.”

Source: Diamond Aircraft
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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Announces 2025 Appointment of Group Commercial Director

Group – Global full flight simulator training center operator and flight simulator engineering service provider Simaero has appointed Alexis Radjabi as its new Group Commercial Director, marking a strategic leadership change within the organisation’s commercial operations in the pilot training industry.

  • Alexis Radjabi joins with a background in B2B SaaS and blue‑chip finance, most recently serving as Chief Sales Officer at PriceHubble, where he led commercial teams across Europe and supported expansion and revenue growth.

  • His earlier experience includes business development, investor relations and strategic partnerships roles at Credit Suisse and Unibail‑Rodamco.

  • Academically, Radjabi holds an MBA from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Master’s in Engineering from CentraleSupélec.

  • In his new role, he will be based at Simaero’s Paris CDG headquarters and will focus on strengthening client and partner relationships, accelerating simulator rollout, and expanding training and engineering services globally.

  • He succeeds Lina Rutkauskiene, who after 14 years at the company has stepped down to pursue new opportunities.

Learn more about Simaero or Mr. Radjabi by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Simaero
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