Market Intelligence: Europe

FTD.aero Announces Successful Factory Acceptance Test of a B73M FSTD for Flyschool Air Academy

Spain – FTD.aero is pleased to announce another milestone this November 2025 – the successful Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of an EASA FNPT II MCC B73M FSTD for Flyschool Air Academy in Spain. The simulator passed the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with no significant findings, confirming the high quality of workmanship, unparalleled fidelity, and reliability achieved by FTD.aero’s engineering teams.

The device will be installed at Flyschool’s base located at Cuatro Vientos Airport in Madrid by the end of this year. In January 2026, it will undergo certification by the Spanish Civil Aviation Authority (AESA) in accordance with EASA FNPT II MCC standards. Once certified, it will take Flyschool Air Academy’s training programs to the next level, supporting MCC trainings aligned with the Airline Pilot Standard (APS), and ensuring cadets are trained to be airline-ready.

Source: FTD.aero
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Simnest Aviation Expands Its Demo Fleet with a B737 MAX Simulator in 2026

Hungary – Simnest Aviation, one of the leading manufacturers of type-representative FNPT II MCC simulators, will expand its demo fleet in 2026 with the addition of a Simnest B737 MAX FNPT II MCC device. The new simulator will be operated by the company’s sister organization, Simnest Pilot Academy.

The company’s Budapest-based A320 FNPT II MCC simulators — located in the heart of Europe and easily accessible from any major European city — have long played a key role in the sales and qualification journey of Simnest’s 23 installed simulators.

“Purchasing an FNPT II MCC device is a significant investment in both value and scale, so it is essential for customers to personally test the product before making their decision.  Thanks to the high-fidelity environment and realistic flight characteristics of our Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator, every professional who visits us for a demo flight leaves the cockpit with a satisfied smile. This is precisely why we believe it is important to offer a Simnest B737 MAX FNPT II MCC simulator alongside our A320 device,” explained Capt. Gyula Kühtreiber, CEO of Simnest Group.

The new simulator, arriving in the second half of 2026, will be operated by Simnest Pilot Academy, another member of the Simnest Group. Widely recognized across Europe for its APS MCC training, the academy will soon be able to welcome cadets aiming for careers at airlines operating Boeing fleets.

“The new Simnest B737 MAX FNPT II MCC simulator will not only open new pathways for cadets seeking a Boeing-focused career, but it will also allow Simnest Pilot Academy to expand its partnerships and collaborate with additional airlines committed to training the next generation of pilots,” added Capt. Kühtreiber.

Source: Simnest Aviation
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Leading Edge Aviation Hosts Boeing Delegation in the UK to Advance CBTA Collaboration

United Kingdom – Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), the UK-headquartered flight training group with bases in Oxford and Castellón (Spain), hosted more than 20 Boeing team members from the UK, United States and Germany at its Oxford campus last week, further strengthening its collaboration with Boeing on future-focused pilot training initiatives.

  • The visit forms part of LEA’s ongoing engagement with Boeing following its recent contribution to Boeing’s new Competency-Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) suite, a two-year development programme designed to enhance Area 100 Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) delivery in theoretical knowledge training.

  • LEA served as a development partner by providing feedback from instructors, students and ATO leadership, helping Boeing align CBTA resources with operational requirements and modern airline competency frameworks.

  • Boeing’s CBTA suite includes interactive lessons, media resources and assessment tools to support decision-making, communication, workload management and leadership development—core elements of the EASA Area 100 KSA requirement.

  • The material is now fully integrated into LEA’s theoretical knowledge syllabus, giving cadets exposure to CBTA principles from the earliest stage of training.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation

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European Flight Training Group Opens New Base in Finland in 2026

Denmark & Finland – headquartered GreyBird Pilot Academy, a flight training group in Europe, has confirmed the official opening of its new training base in Helsinki, marking a key expansion step in the academy’s long-term growth strategy across Northern and Western Europe.

  • The first class at the Helsinki base will begin in January 2026, with GreyBird reporting strong demand and only limited remaining seats.

  • The new Finnish campus will be located at VERK | Sörnäistenkatu 1, Antilooppi, a modern training environment intended to support ground school delivery and student services ahead of flight training phases.

  • GreyBird leadership visited the facility this week, including CCO Kasper Bye Lassen, Head of Recruitment Johanna Ekman Klasman, new College and Finnish Base Manager Markus Perttula, and CTO Søren Møller.

  • The expansion into Finland follows GreyBird’s strategic plan announced earlier this year, which outlined upcoming bases in Dublin, Paris, Lyon and Helsinki, supporting rapid growth in student volumes across Europe.

  • AFM previously reported that GreyBird welcomed 40 new students across Denmark and Sweden in January, a 60% year-on-year increase, reflecting rising regional demand for integrated and modular pilot training.

  • GreyBird currently operates bases in Denmark, Sweden and Spain, with Finland now becoming its latest operational market.

Statements

  • “A big milestone for GreyBird Pilot Academy is now becoming a reality: we are officially opening our new base in Finland… Our first class begins in January 2026, and with many students already signed, the last seats are quickly filling up.” – Kasper Bye Lassen, CCO, GreyBird Pilot Academy

In November 2024 GreyBird Aviation Group, the company behind Denmark’s largest and one of the leading pilot schools in the Nordics, GreyBird Pilot Academy, had sold a significant minority stake to the Danish private equity firm, Dansk Ejerkapital. This strategic partnership aims to propel the academy’s ambitious growth plans, including expansion into multiple European markets.

Source: Kasper Bye Lassen (GreyBird Pilot Academy)
Photo Credit: Kasper Bye Lassen (GreyBird Pilot Academy)

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German Simulator Manufacturer Reiser Unveils New AW139 FTD Customer at European Rotors 2025

Germany – Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (RST) highlighted key developments on day two of the European Rotors 2025 event, announcing a new customer for its AW139 Fixed Training Device (FTD) and showcasing ongoing collaboration with Leonardo Helicopters.

  • RST announced the addition of a new AW139 FTD customer, further expanding its installed base of helicopter training devices in Europe.

  • The company reinforced its strategic partnership with Leonardo, with whom it collaborates on rotary-wing simulation projects.

Source: Reiser Simulation and Training
Photo Credit: Dr. Thomas Nicolay (Reiser)

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ProSim Training Solutions Announces 2025 Partnership with Spain’s Barcelona Flight School

Spain – ProSim Training Solutions and flight training institution Barcelona Flight School have announced that the flight school has adopted ProSim’s FMS Trainer to enhance its Multi‑Crew Cooperation (MCC) programmes.

  • Barcelona Flight School will integrate the ProSim FMS Trainer — a software‑driven solution focused on the aircraft Flight Management System — into its MCC training curriculum.

  • ProSim Training Solutions brings to market specialised pilot‑training software, including FMS Trainers, Virtual Instructor extended‑reality tools, and fixed‑base training‑device platforms.

  • The move supports BFS’s objective to provide future pilots with more sophisticated, high‑fidelity tools and aligns with ProSim’s mission of supporting training institutions with scalable software.

Statements

  • “We are pleased to share that Barcelona Flight School has adopted the ProSim FMS Trainer to further enhance its Multi‑Crew Cooperation (MCC) training programmes,” said ProSim. “This implementation supports the development of future pilots by providing access to high‑fidelity, software‑driven training tools, a commitment that lies at the heart of ProSim’s mission.”

Source: ProSim Training Solutions
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