Market Intelligence: Europe

Flight Simulator Solution Provider HAVELSAN Hosts 6th National FSTD Workshop

Ankara, Türkiye – HAVELSAN hosted the 6th National FSTD Workshop on February 4-5, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders in Türkiye’s civil aviation training sector. The event facilitated discussions on regulatory changes, simulator advancements, and the future of aviation training.

  • Participants included representatives from airlines, flight training centers, and simulator manufacturers.
  • Key topics covered:
    • Recent regulatory changes at the EASA level.
    • Innovations in domestically produced flight simulators.
    • Strategies to improve operational efficiency.
    • Evaluation of current training infrastructure.
    • Future objectives for the sector.
  • Engineers and technicians contributed through technical panels and presentations.
  • HAVELSAN aims to expand the event internationally in the coming years by inviting airline and training center teams from neighboring regions.

Source: Emre Bilge (HAVELSAN)
Photo Credit: Emre Bilge (HAVELSAN)

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Pilot Training Ground School Materials Provider Padpilot Partners with Aeroclube de Leiria to Enhance PPL(A) Training in Portugal

Portugal – United Kingdom based pilot training educational material publisher Padpilot has announced a new partnership with Aeroclube de Leiria, a flight training organization offering a range of EASA aviation licenses. The collaboration will see Padpilot providing digital theory materials for the school’s Private Pilot Licence (PPL(A)) courses.

Elena Chignola from Aeroclube de Leiria said, “Padpilot has already proven an essential addition to our PPL(A) course, raising our pass rate to 100% at the first attempt. The feedback from students on the digital books has been very positive, and the same enthusiasm has been shared by our theoretical instructors. Our decision to implement Padpilot has given results since the very start and we are proud to offer updated, standardised training material to our current and future pilots.”

  • Aeroclube de Leiria, established in 1938, is one of Portugal’s longstanding aviation training institutions.
  • Padpilot’s digital theory materials have already contributed to a 100% first-attempt pass rate for PPL(A) students.
  • Both students and instructors have responded positively to the updated and standardized training content.

Source: Padpilot
Photo Credit: Padpilot

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Czech Flight Training Group, F AIR, Appoints Villiam Visokai as Chief Commercial Officer

Czech Republic –  headquartered F AIR Ltd., one of the largest flight training groups in Europe when measured by flight size, has appointed Villiam Visokai as Chief Commercial Officer as of January 2025. Mr Visokai was previously Base Managing Director at F Air. To learn more about F Air or Mr Visokai connect with him here.

Source: Villiam Visokai (F Air)

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FTEJerez Welcomes Ryanair Executives in January 2025 to Showcase Career Pathways for Cadets

Jerez, Spain – FTEJerez hosted Ryanair’s Deputy Head of Training, Captain Steve Gibson, and Ryanair Future Flyer Academy Standards Instructor, Lionel Murphy, for a presentation to its students in January 2025. The event provided valuable insights into Ryanair’s operations and career pathways for aspiring pilots, highlighting opportunities within Europe’s largest airline group.

  • The presentation detailed career pathways such as Ryanair’s Ab Initio and Gateway 2 (APS MCC) programs, offering students a direct path to airline careers.
  • As part of the collaboration between FTEJerez and Ryanair, a Ryanair Instructor Standardisation Seminar was also conducted. This training ensures FTEJerez instructors deliver APS MCC training fully aligned with Ryanair’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • The partnership strengthens the training framework for Ryanair mentored cadets, setting them up for success.

About FTEJerez
Located in Jerez, Spain, FTEJerez is a leading European flight training academy, offering professional pilot training programs and mentored pathways in partnership with major airlines.

Source: FTEJerez

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Airways Aviation Strengthens Fleet with Fully Refurbished Diamond Aircraft in France in January 2025

Montpellier, France – 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, continues its aircraft refurbishment initiative. Completing another comprehensive aircraft refurbishment at its French maintenance facility. The refurbishment included a 2000-hour maintenance check, installation of new interiors, and a complete airframe renovation. A new engine was fitted, ensuring the aircraft meets the highest operational standards for pilot training.

Source: Airways Aviation
Photo Credit: Airways Aviation

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Avion Full Flight Simulators to Attend Pilot Expo 2025

Belgium – Avion Full Flight Simulators will be attending the upcoming Pilot Expo 2025, which is set to take place in Brussels for the first time after relocating from Berlin. The event, known as one of the largest flight crew recruitment and training expos, will bring together aviation professionals from around the world – from Avion, Michiel Verdon and Wouter Hollenga will be attending.

About Avion Full Flight Simulators
Avion Full Flight Simulators is a European manufacturer of high-fidelity flight simulators, specializing in cost-effective training solutions for airlines and FFS training center organizations.

Source: Avion Full Flight Simulators
Photo Credit: Avion Full Flight Simulators

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Pilot Training Facilitator United 7 Aero Holds India Seminar Tour Promoting Flight Training in South East Europe

Hyderabad, India – United 7 Aero wrapped up a successful Pilot Training Seminar in Hyderabad, bringing together aviation experts, aspiring pilots, and global training providers to guide the next generation of aviators. The event was led by:

  • Capt. Shahinsha SK – CEO of United 7 Aero, a Commercial Pilot & Professional Flight Instructor with 18 years of experience in the Indian Flight Training Industry and over 5,000 hours of instructional flying.
  • Stanko Pavlovic – General Manager at Flight Training Balkan, offering CPL, ME-IR, and ATPL training in partnership with ATOs across Southeast Europe.
  • Capt. Roy Ritter – Head of Training at Regional Air Services – Regional Air School, a leading provider of PPL, CPL, IR, and ATPL training.

United 7 Aero will continue the seminar tour in February 2025 in Bangalore.

Source: United 7 Aero

 

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