Market Intelligence: Europe

Portugal’s Sevenair Academy Appoints New Head of Training in 2025

Portugal – Sevenair Academy has announced the appointment of Victor Mendes as its new Head of Training. Mr Mendes was appointed Deputy Head of Training earlier in the year before being promoted in September 2025.

“I’m thrilled to share that I have been appointed as the new Head of Training at Sevenair Academy. I am incredibly grateful for the trust and responsibility placed in me to lead this fantastic team. Taking on this challenge at such a respected organization is a true honor. A special thank you to our Accountable Manager, Carlos Amaro, and our Chief Financial Officer, Martim Sacavém, for their invaluable support and for this incredible opportunity. I’m excited to get started and contribute to the future of such a renowned aviation training organization.” shared Mr Mendes.

Learn more about Sevenair Academy or Mr Mendes by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Victor Mendes (Sevenair Academy)

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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation, Highlights 2026 Hour Building Offer in Portugal

Portugal – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has highlighted that Airways Aviation Portugal has announced new hour-building opportunities on its Diamond DA40 aircraft at Cascais (LPCS) and Ponte de Sor (LPSO), accompanied by a limited-time launch offer for bookings made before November 15, 2025. The initiative provides affordable flight time options for student and licensed pilots looking to progress toward commercial qualifications under EASA regulations.

  • Standard hourly rates (Rates include fuel and one landing fee; additional landings charged at aerodrome rates):

    • Cascais – €240/hour

    • Ponte de Sor – €230/hour

  • Introductory requirement: A one-hour adaptation flight with an instructor is required for first-time DA40 pilots (€80).

  • Discounted package options:

    • 10h–19h → €220/h (LPCS) | €210/h (LPSO)

    • 20h–49h → €200/h (LPCS) | €190/h (LPSO)

    • 50h+ → €180/h (LPCS) | €170/h (LPSO)

  • Special launch offer: €190/h (LPCS) and €180/h (LPSO) for 10-hour packages purchased before November 15, 2025.

  • Purchased flight hours must be used within 12 months of the purchase date.

For more information contact Airways Aviation.

Source: Airways Aviation

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Portuguese Flight School OMNI Aviation Training Center Partners with Training Provider to Launch Country’s First Advanced UPRT Program

Portugal — OMNI Aviation Training Center (OATC) has partnered with Unlimited Aerobatics (UA) to launch Portugal’s first Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (A-UPRT) program. This collaboration integrates A-UPRT into all future OATC pilot training courses, while existing students will be given the option to upgrade.

  • The new A-UPRT initiative aims to elevate pilot preparedness and resilience by providing hands-on experience with dynamic stalls and full upset recovery scenarios.
  • Practical training will be conducted using the high-performance Extra 300 aircraft, offering real-world upset exposure with G-load capabilities up to +8/-8G — significantly beyond standard training aircraft.
  • A-UPRT exceeds regulatory requirements, addressing Loss of Control in Flight (LOC-I), which remains the leading cause of airline fatalities globally.
  • The program is jointly coordinated by Jorge Loureiro (UA Portugal) and Cástor Fantoba, world champion aerobatic pilot and Director of UA Training.

Statements

  • “It’s a pleasure to have OMNI as a partner to train Portuguese pilots. UA Training seeks excellence, and it is an honour to work together with one of Portugal’s most important aviation groups.” — Jorge Loureiro, UA Training
  • “OATC is setting a new standard in pilot training. By partnering with Unlimited Aerobatics, we are delivering the most advanced and effective A-UPRT program in Portugal.” — Ricardo Cortez, OMNI Aviation Training Center
  • “We will together work to provide the best training for pilots in Portugal to give them a competitive advantage in the global aviation workplace.” — Cástor Fantoba, Unlimited Aerobatics

About OMNI Aviation Training Center (OATC)
Established in 1998 and part of the OMNI Group, OATC is Portugal’s leading flight training academy. It operates the country’s only flight school with a connected airline, recently launched a fleet renewal program, and delivers EASA-compliant training from ab initio to commercial levels.

About Unlimited Aerobatics
Founded by world champion pilot Cástor Fantoba, Unlimited Aerobatics is a premier aerobatic and UPRT training provider. Operating in Spain and Portugal, UA delivers tailored upset training using high-performance aircraft and elite instructors from both competitive and airline aviation.

Source: OATC
Photo Credit: OATC

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Portuguese Flight School Omni Aviation Training Center Appoints Dylan van Haasen as Head of Training

Portugal – OMNI Aviation Training Center (OATC) has appointed Dylan van Haasen as Head of Training. As Head of Training, van Haasen will be overseeing all EASA‑approved pilot and cabin‑crew programmes and ensuring full compliance with ANAC. He will also lead curriculum design, instructor development, digital training systems, and strategic growth across the bases of OATC. Learn more about OATC or Mr. van Haasen by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Dylan van Haasen  (OATC)
Photo Credit: OATC (shown as meta image)

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CPaT Global Announces Partnership with Avia Solutions Group to Standardize Training Across 12 AOCs Worldwide

Global – CPaT Global, a leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider.

Through this agreement, CPaT will deliver Aircraft Systems, General Subjects, and Safety Courses for Cabin Crew training across Avia Solutions Group’s 12 Air Operator Certificates (AOCs). The partnership will strengthen standardization and elevate training quality throughout the Group, ensuring consistent, high-quality instruction across all operations.

“Partnering with Avia Solutions Group reflects CPaT’s commitment to supporting aviation leaders with scalable and effective training solutions,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “This agreement provides a strong foundation for standardized training across a global organization with extensive operational reach.”

Source: CPaT

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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation, Receives Over 40 Million Social Media Views in France and Portugal in 2025

Global – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has highlighted the exceptional achievements of its marketing team in France and Portugal, led by Thierry Dos Santos, marking a significant social media traction milestone across its European operations.

  • Airways Aviation became the most followed aviation school on TikTok in both France and Portugal.

  • The academy also became the most followed aviation school in France on Facebook (Meta).

  • In France, the team gained over 165,000 new organic Facebook followers in six months.

  • Their content reached over 40 million organic views across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube in France and Portugal combined.

  • Specifically, the campaigns generated:

    • 6.93 million views in Portugal over seven months

    • 33.8 million views in France over six months

Source: Airways Aviation

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Simorg Releases 6th Edition of its Customer Focus Series – Highlights Partnership with Avion

Global – Full flight simulator training center management software solution provider Simorg has released the latest edition of its “Customer Focus Series,” highlighting its partnership with simulator manufacturer and operator Avion Full Flight Simulators.

  • Avion, which operates full flight training centres in London and Mumbai, has integrated Simorg’s management platform across its operations, enabling automation and compliance across diverse regulatory environments.

  • The collaboration emphasizes lean, paperless processes that enhance agility, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

  • Simorg’s intelligent technology enables Avion to function without dedicated planning staff, with customer training requests processed seamlessly through an integrated portal and kiosk system.

Statements

  • “Avion has become a trusted name in simulator manufacturing and training, known for sustainable design and continuous innovation.” – Wouter Hollenga, Marketing & Sales Officer, Avion Full Flight Simulators “Moving to Simorg was a natural step in that journey. It gave us a modern and agile management system that made our operations more efficient and reliable. Operating in different regions requires discipline and a strong structure… Simorg has been a great help in keeping us fully compliant.”

Source: Simorg
Photo Credit: Simorg

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