Market Intelligence: Europe

Greece’s Egnatia Aviation Hosts Iraqi Airways Training Delegation in September 2025

Greece – Egnatia Aviation, one of Greece’s largest flight training organisation’s, hosted a senior delegation from Iraqi Airways Training Management to assess the progress and integration of their exclusive cadet training programme.

  • The visiting delegation included Captain Ali Hasan Hadi and Captain Mohammed AlKhafaji, who reviewed the airline-specific integrated syllabus and validated its alignment with Iraqi Airways’ operational procedures.

  • The syllabus, developed solely for Iraqi Airways cadets, incorporates the airline’s internal SOPs and training standards, ensuring a seamless transition from ab-initio to line flying.

  • The airline representatives conducted instructor standardisation check flights, toured the Lydia Airport training campus, and held direct discussions with Iraqi cadets on career progression and operational readiness.

Source: Egnatia Aviation

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Czech Flight Training Group and Tecnam Aircraft Dealer F AIR Hosts Tecnam European Sales Head in September 2025

Czech Republic – F AIR, a flight training group and a long-standing authorized dealer of Tecnam aircraft in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, hosted Tecnam’s European Sales Manager, Pasquale De Rosa. Together with F Air aircraft sales team, they visited local customers. Presentations highlighted Tecnam’s latest fleet offerings, technical advancements, and support programs to boost sustainable growth in general aviation training.

Source: F AIR

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Flight School Management Software FlightLogger Extends Partnership With Skyborne Through 2030

United Kingdom & USA – FlightLogger, a leading provider of digital management platforms for flight training organisations, has announced a five-year extension of its partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy, securing collaboration through 2030.

  • The agreement ensures FlightLogger remains Skyborne’s primary digital training management platform across both its UK (Gloucestershire and Bornemouth) as well as U.S. (Vero Beach, Florida) training bases.

  • The extension also incorporates FlightLogger’s newly launched Business Insights module, enhancing data-driven decision making and operational oversight within Skyborne’s training programmes.

  • “We take pride in the high quality of our training programmes, and every aspect of our courses reflects the care and dedication of our team. Since 2018, we’ve been leveraging Flightlogger’s Flight Training Workflow, which has played an important role in helping us manage the business efficiently. We’re excited to see how its Business Insights module will positively impact our operations.” stated Vicky Harriss, Head of Operational Delivery at Skyborne.

Source: FlightLogger
Photo Credit: Skyborne

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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Appoints New Training Manager Cedric Coffignal in France

France – Simaero, a global provider of full‑flight simulator pilot training and simulation engineering solutions, has appointed Cédric Coffignal as its new Training Manager France,.

  • Coffignal joins Simaero with extensive experience in ab-initio and advanced pilot training. His career includes senior instructional roles at Airbus Flight Academy, where he served as Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor, Worldwide Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor for ab-initio training, Ab-initio Head of Training Support Manager, and MPL Program Leader.

  • Earlier, Coffignal spent a decade as a Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) in the French Air Force, before transitioning into civil aviation training.

  • He is recognised as an expert in Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA), Evidence-Based Training (EBT), and pedagogical innovation.

  • At Simaero, Coffignal will be responsible for:

    • Driving the commercial development of Simaero’s Approved Training Organisation (ATO) in France;

    • Overseeing the administrative management of training activities, including the rollout of new products;

    • Leading the digitalisation of training tools to improve efficiency and cadet learning outcomes;

    • Supporting the transition to new training paradigms in line with international standards.

Source: Simaero

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U.S. Firm Swift Fuels Gains Global Certification for Unleaded Aviation Fuel – Used By More Than 10 FTO’s Globally

USA – Swift Fuels, a U.S.-based producer of unleaded aviation gasoline, has achieved a major industry milestone with the ASTM International approval of a production specification for its 100-octane unleaded Avgas, 100R.

  • The ASTM Production Specification establishes a global benchmark for fuel quality, safety, and performance, enabling broader international acceptance of Swift Fuels’ 100R.

  • The certification follows over 11 years of R&D, involving collaboration with the FAA, engine OEMs including Lycoming, Continental Aerospace, Rotax, Textron Aviation, and Piper, as well as aviation testing laboratories and parts suppliers.

  • The fuel is approved under FAA and EASA Supplemental Type Certificates for use in aircraft such as the Cessna 172S, powered by the Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine.

  • Swift Fuels’ 100R is currently in use at five U.S. flight schools and five European operators across Austria, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

  • The company’s European distributor, Bollinger Aviation, has commenced deliveries to Ganderkesse Airport in Germany, where resident AAG Flight Academy became the first European flight school to operate the fuel in training and charter activities.

  • 100R is dyed green to distinguish it from traditional 100LL and is priced comparably.

Statements

  • “The passion for flying and the desire for innovative solutions are part of our company’s DNA. This is especially true for investments in environmentally friendly and sustainable aviation,” said Ralf Sauer, Managing Director of AAG Flight Academy. “When Bollinger Aviation offered us the opportunity to become the first European user of unleaded AVGAS in training and charter operations, we immediately responded with a ‘yes’ – after all, our AAG Flight Academy has a C172S with a suitable engine.”

Source: Swift Fuels
Photo Credit: Bollinger Aviation

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Nortávia Becomes First Flight School in Portugal to Introduce the Cirrus TRAC SR20

Portugal – Nortávia, one of Portugal’s leading aviation schools with over 30 years of experience in pilot training, has announced the arrival of the Cirrus TRAC SR20, becoming the first flight school in Portugal to operate this advanced training aircraft.

This milestone also positions Nortávia at the forefront of aviation training in Europe, as it will be the first institution in Europe to incorporate the TRAC SR20 model into its curriculum.

Designed specifically for flight instruction, the Cirrus TRAC SR20 combines cutting-edge avionics, enhanced safety features, and proven Cirrus reliability, setting a new standard for pilot training.

Why the Cirrus TRAC SR20 Matters:

  • Reliability and Performance: Backed by decades of Cirrus aircraft development, the TRAC SR20 ensures consistent, dependable training operations.
  • Advanced Safety Features: Equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and state-of-the-art avionics, it prioritizes both safety and learning efficiency.
  • Training-Oriented Design: Tailored for professional pilot programs, offering students hands-on experience with technology aligned with modern aviation standards.

About Nortávia
Founded over 30 years ago, Nortávia has established itself as a trusted aviation training provider in Portugal, offering a wide range of programs for aspiring pilots. With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and international standards, Nortávia continues to shape the next generation of aviation professionals.

Source: Nortávia

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Portugal Flight School Sevenair Academy Welcomes 3 New Cadet Classes in September 2025

Portugal – Sevenair Academy, one of Portugal’s largest EASA-certified pilot training organisations, has welcomed three new cadet intakes as demand for its Integrated ATPL programme continues to grow steadily.

  • The academy’s training model combines structured progression with an Integrated ATPL course, designed to produce airline-ready cadets with operational discipline and multi-crew readiness.

  • Its facilities include a full-board residential campus, and a modern aircraft fleet offering cadets a fully integrated training environment.

  • In March 2025 AFM reported that Sevenair Academy had announced that its September 2025 Full Board ATPL class were fully booked. In response, the academy had opened a new October Full Board intake to accommodate aspiring cadets.

  • Sevenair Academy previously shared its metrics for 2024 including:
    • 160 new students enrolled in 2024
    • 128 graduated
    • 349 open day candidates
    • 2 new partnerships including Luxair Sponsorship Program and Icelandic Aviation Training
    • Tecnam aircraft was the most flown aircraft in its fleet
    • Moved all of its flight training operation to Ponte de Sor

Source: Sevenair Academy

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