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Portuguese Flight School Sevenair Academy Announces 2024 Appointment for Chief Commercial Officer

Portugal – Sevenair Academy has announced the appointment of Miguel Brandão as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Brandão, reflecting on his 14-year journey with the Academy, marked the occasion with a message highlighting both personal and institutional growth since joining the team.

“Sevenair Academy has become a major player in aviation training, with achievements like expanding our fleet, enhancing our facilities, and launching new and innovative programs that prepare the next generation of aviation professionals.” Brandão stated.

Brandão also expressed pride in his personal growth within the organization: “My journey from Flight Operations to my current position as Chief Commercial Officer has been both challenging and deeply rewarding. Collaborating with talented professionals and being part of key initiatives has expanded my perspective and improved my expertise.”

To know more about Sevenair Academy or Mr. Brandão, connect with him through his LinkedIn Profile.

Source: Miguel Brandão (Sevenair Academy)
Photo Credit: Sevenair Academy (shown as meta image)

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Pilot Training Organisation Simtech Aviation Welcomes Cadets from Large Number of European Flight Schools in November 2024

Dublin, Ireland – pilot training organisation and full flight simulator training center Simtech Aviation has announced that it has welcomed a large number of cadets from a number of European flight training academies.

  • New cadets include trainees from prominent flight schools such as Alpha Aviation Academy Sweden, Diamond Flight Academy, Aeroformation, Bartolini Air, and Aeros Flight Training.
  • The cadets will conduct the Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) training course at Simtech Aviation

Source: Simtech Aviation

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Receives Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom Certification

Elixir Aircraft, a French manufacturer of training aircraft, has just been certified by the CAA (UK Civil Aviation Authority). Already certified by the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) in the CS-23 category (aircraft from 2 to 19 seats), the Elixir can now be operated under UK registration.

The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) granted its certification to Elixir Aircraft. This new approval authorises Elixir Aircraft to deliver aircraft that are immediately operable in flight schools in the United Kingdom.

Some thirty Elixir aircraft are already in operation at French flight schools, including Airbus Flight Academy, others have been ordered by European pilot schools (Portugal, Spain, Greece, etc.).

British school Leading Edge Aviation is the latest customer to place an order at the beginning of October 2024 for its Spanish base. Other UK operators will be delivered very shortly.

Following this second certification, Elixir Aircraft is pursuing certification procedures all over the world, with priority given to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approval, eagerly awaited by American customers who account for nearly 300 lines in the order book.

About Elixir Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft is a French aircraft manufacturer founded in 2015 to meet the challenges of global light aviation. Based in La Rochelle, it has over 150 employees and is recruiting massively. Elixir Aircraft designed and has been building a 4th-generation two-seater aircraft, certified EASA CS-23 since 2020. Elixir Aircraft uses technology from the world of competitive sailing, the “Carbon Oneshot” (in one piece), to simplify structures. More simplicity means fewer failures, so greater safety, but also less maintenance, and lower costs (estimates of savings of $50/h fuel and maintenance). At the end of 2021, Elixir Aircraft opened a new production site in Périgny, Charente Maritime, to bring production of all carbon parts in-house.

There are 27 Elixir aircraft currently in operation, with over 300 of the 4th-generation Elixir aircraft on the order book (firm orders, pre-orders and letters of intent). In June 2023, the French President announced a 13-million euro subsidy for Elixir Aircraft. In early 2024, Elixir Aircraft announced the closing of its development financing for the next 5 years, with a budget of 40 million euros. Elixir Aircraft is preparing to open a new 15,000 m2 facility in La Rochelle and another in Sarasota, Florida.

Source: Elixir Aircraft

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Portuguese Flight School Sevenair Academy Experiences Record Demand for Pilot Training Programs in 2024

Portugal – Sevenair Academy reports record demand for its pilot training programs in 2024, achieving a 20% increase in enrollments compared to last year, with Q4 results yet to be added. The academy’s rapid growth reflects the rising interest in professional pilot careers and the academy’s reputation for high-quality training.

  • By the end of Q3 2024, Sevenair Academy surpassed total 2023 enrollments by 20%, with the academy’s B2C program spots filling quickly—26% of seats for 2025 have already been confirmed.
  • The academy attributes this success to the dedication of its training and marketing teams, whose efforts have bolstered the academy’s standing and attracted significant interest from prospective pilots.
  • Sevenair Academy has two active agreements with loan providers: ABANCA and Novobanco

Source: Miguel Brandao (Sevenair Academy) and Sevenair Academy

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