Market Intelligence: Europe
European Airline Expands Training Network With 3rd FFS Training Center
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Polish Airline Owned Flight School Launches Tender for Sale of Aircraft in 2025
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Ireland-based Pilot Training Organization Expands APS MCC Capacity Offering from October 2025
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Flight School Management Software Provider Oscar Yankee Launches New Website in 2025
Denmark – headquartered flight school management software solutions provider Oscar Yankee has launched a redesigned website for its OY Wings training management platform. The updated site aims to provide flight schools, instructors, and students with a clearer overview of the platform’s extensive operational and compliance tools.
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The refreshed website introduces an intuitive, mobile-friendly design, making it easier for users to explore OY Wings’ features, from SMS compliance to fleet management and lesson tracking.
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Each software module now has a dedicated page outlining its capabilities, including Safety Management (SMS), Scheduling, Student Management, Document Management, Reporting, and Accounting.
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Interactive visuals and real-time platform previews showcase dashboards, booking calendars, and workflow integrations.
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Users can now easily book demos, access resources, and review security and compliance details directly through the site.
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Founded in 2017, Oscar Yankee has evolved from offering simple booking software for flying clubs to a full-featured training management platform supporting European flight schools in regulatory compliance, safety management, and operational efficiency.
- Oscar Yankee’s integrated TrueTrack module enables real-time flight data tracking, while automation features streamline maintenance and documentation processes.
Learn more about Oscar Yankee by listening to its interview with AFM here.
Source: Oscar Yankee
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Kuwait Airways CEO Attends FTEJerez’s 2025 Graduation
Spain — aviation and flight training organisatoin FTEJerez has marked another milestone with the graduation of Courses 250 and 251, hosting a celebration at Bodegas González Byass alongside cadets’ families, airline partners, and distinguished industry leaders.
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Guests of Honour included:
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Abdulmohsen Alfagaan, CEO of Kuwait Airways
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Aled Matthias, Senior Manager – Airbus Flight Training at British Airways
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The graduates come from a diverse international cohort, with students from the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Spain, Lebanon and Belgium
About FTEJerez
FTEJerez, based in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, is a leading European pilot training academy with a history of providing integrated ab initio training. The academy partners with multiple airlines, including British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Kuwait Airways, to prepare cadets for direct entry into airline careers.
Source: FTEJerez
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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Expands Fleet With 5th Elixir Aircraft at Spain Base
Spain — Leading Edge Aviation, a flight training group operating bases in the United Kingdom and Spain, has welcomed its fifth new Elixir Aircraft to its fair-weather training base in Spain, marking another step in the academy’s ongoing fleet expansion.
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The Elixir, a new-generation training aircraft, offers advanced avionics, safety features, and lower operating costs, aligning with the academy’s sustainability and innovation goals.
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With its bases in the UK and Spain, Leading Edge Aviation is strategically expanding training resources to meet growing airline demand for new pilots.
Just a few days ago Leading Edge Aviation had officially welcomed LEAP-066 and MGS-043—18 students in each group (36 total)—into its integrated training programmes, continuing its steady intake of cadets pursuing commercial pilot careers.
The strong enrolment follow’s Leading Edge Aviation’s strong graduate placement performance with the organisation previously announcing the strong outcomes from its continued partnership with easyJet, with 65 students securing positions at the airline in the past 12 months. Of these, 54 cadets were tagged by easyJet before completing their training, demonstrating the strength of the pathway from training to airline employment. In total, 129 Leading Edge graduates are now employed with easyJet, reinforcing the academy’s role as a key talent pipeline for the carrier..
Source: Leading Edge Aviation
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UK-based Stansted Airport College Teams Up with Resilient Pilot to Train Future Pilots
United Kingdom – A group of aviation students at Stansted Airport College will get an amazing opportunity to take part in a specialist pilot training programme with aviation training specialists, Resilient Pilot.
Resilient Pilot is a UK CAA-approved training organisation specialising in innovative pilot training programmes. Led by operational airline pilots and aviation professionals, Resilient Pilot delivers mentoring, theory training, and competency-based tools to support airlines and pilots as they transition to CBTA/EBT. Resilient Pilot has created the world’s first app for human factors and pilot competency development, Resilience Deck, which helps IEs and pilots continuously develop the skills and behaviours required on the flightdeck.
Stuart Beech, Founder and CEO of Resilient Pilot said: “Resilient Pilot was founded with the aim of supporting the aviators of the future, and our partnership with Stansted Airport College is testament to that mission. Students on our NextGen Aviator programme will have access to Resilience Deck, the world’s first app for developing pilot competencies and human factors, which supports micro-learning of key skills and behaviours needed on the flight deck.
Students will also attend regular face-to-face workshops which will support team communication and allow them to interact with operational airline pilots. We’re really looking forward to working with students on the programme and helping their career in aviation take off!”
Ruth Gray, Head of Aviation at the college, said of the opportunity: “We strongly believe that every student should be inspired and supported to reach informed decisions about their future career pathways. Our unique Pilot enrichment programme provides just such a pathway for those aspiring to become commercial or military pilots of the future. Enhancing this year’s programme with the Resilient Pilot App and workshops further reinforces our commitment to ensuring each student on the programme gains relevant industry knowledge and the right skills to help them reach their goals.”
Source: Resilient Pilot
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European Airline Owned Flight Academy Welcomes 25 New Pilot Trainees in 9th Batch of 2025
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Greek Flight School Egnatia Aviation Turns 19, Highlights Growth, Diversity, and Global Reach
Greece — Egnatia Aviation has marked its 19th anniversary, celebrating its transformation from a visionary training initiative into one of Europe’s leading Approved Training Organisations (ATO) with a global footprint in pilot education, research, and airline partnerships.
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Established July 8, 2006, the academy has since graduated over 2,700 pilots from 61+ nationalities, maintaining a 95.7% employment rate within one year of graduation.
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Its fleet of 30 aircraft (22 operational) supports an annual throughput of 12,000 training flights across more than 325 flying days per year.
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Egnatia holds accreditations from EASA, the UAE GCAA, and the Qatar CAA, enabling it to serve as a trusted training partner for airlines across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
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Longstanding airline collaborations include Aegean Airlines, Iraqi Airways (exclusive training provider), Olympic Air, and Wizz Air.
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Since 2023, training has been further enhanced by the academy’s dedicated Lydia Aerodrome, which supports up to 35,000 flight hours annually, with integrated hangar, CAMO, and Part 145 maintenance services.
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Academic and research partnerships include the BSc in Aviation Management with Pilot Studies offered with the American College of Thessaloniki, and participation in international aviation research programs such as Demoquas and Haiku.
Source: Egnatia Aviation
