Market Intelligence: Europe

Irish Pilot Training Organisation AFTA Cuts CO2 Emissions with SAF-Compatible Diamond and Cessna Aircraft

Ireland – Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) has announced that its entire Diamond fleet and three of its G1000-equipped Cessna 172 aircraft are now operating with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)-compatible engines, marking a major step toward sustainable flight training.

  • The new SAF-compatible engines deliver:

    • Over 80% reduction in CO2 emissions.

    • More than 40% reduction in noise levels compared to conventional Avgas-powered variants.

  • This initiative reflects AFTA’s commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in commercial airline flight training.

  • The project is supported by AFTA’s partners at Cork Airport and Waterford Airport.

Source: Atlantic Flight Training Academy
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Global FFS Training Center Operator Simaero to Host Open Days During Paris Air Show

Paris, France – Simaero has announced its participation in the Paris Air Show and will be hosting exclusive Open Days at its Paris CDG facilities from June 16–20, 2025 – inviting aviation professionals to explore its full-flight simulator training solutions.

  • The Open Days will offer an exclusive opportunity to:

    • Tour Simaero’s full-flight simulators.

    • Meet the Simaero team.

    • Learn more about Simaero’s advanced training solutions.

  • Locations:

    • Simaero | Building Demi-Lune.

    • Simaero | Building Carole.

  • Visits are by invitation only—participants are encouraged to contact contact@sim.aero to arrange their visit.

About Simaero
Simaero is an international provider of pilot training services and full-flight simulator operations. With training centers across Europe, Asia, and Africa, Simaero offers comprehensive training solutions for airlines and pilots worldwide across a wide range of aircraft types.

Source: Simaero
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Developer of Electric Propulsion Systems H55 Showcased Solutions at France Air Expo 2025

France – H55 announced it will be participating in France Air Expo 2025 in Lyon, where it showcased its electric propulsion and sustainable flight solutions to the aviation community including the B23 Energic, its fully electric trainer aircraft developed with BRM Aero, that is open to order and ready to meet the needs of modern pilot training programs.

About H55
H55, based in Switzerland, is a leading developer of electric propulsion systems and battery storage solutions for aircraft. The company is a spin-off of Solar Impulse, leveraging its expertise in electric flight to support the aviation industry’s decarbonization. H55 partners with aircraft manufacturers worldwide to deliver scalable, certifiable electric aviation solutions.

Source: H55

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Malta-based Pilot Training Organization Group Launches New Euro 5 Million Hangar and Training Aircraft Manufacturer Maintenance Partnership

Malta – Falcon Aviation Engineering, a sister company of European Pilot Academy (EPA), has officially inaugurated its new €5 million hangar, significantly enhancing Malta’s aviation infrastructure.

  • The hangar was funded through an initial €2.5 million investment, with an additional €2.5 million allocated.
  • Prime Minister Robert Abela attended the inauguration event, emphasizing the investment as a reflection of Malta’s expanding aviation sector.
  • The new facility will directly support EPA’s training fleet operations.
  • A new partnership has been established with Diamond Aircraft Industries to provide aircraft maintenance services at the hangar.

About European Pilot Academy
European Pilot Academy is one of Malta’s leading aviation training institutions, offering a full range of flight training programs from Private Pilot License (PPL) to Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).

Source: European Pilot Academy

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Manufacturer of Virtual Reality Headset for Pilot Training Vrgineers to Support Czech F-35 Transition

Czech Republic – Vrgineers is thrilled to have been selected to be a part of the industrial cooperation project for the Czech Republic under the Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) surrounding the Czech Republic’s purchase of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

This is not the first project that these two companies have worked on together, as the collaboration between Vrgineers and Lockheed Martin started many years ago when Lockheed Martin was among the first companies in the military industry to test Vrgineers’ next-gen virtual and mixed reality headsets for professional pilot training. Vrgineers has since made its technologies fully integrated with Lockheed Martin’s simulation software. This recent collaboration agreement reflects their mutual respect and an ongoing commitment to progress and innovation.

Under the industrial cooperation collaboration with Lockheed Martin, Vrgineers together with 10 other participants, including other companies and universities, will receive funding to develop or manufacture different parts, systems and equipment, which will support Czech industry and military technological advancement as the Czech Air Force transitions to a 5th Generation fighter.

About Vrgineers
Vrgineers is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced, TAA-compliant virtual and mixed reality XTAL and Somnium VR1 headsets, along with simulators specialized for professional pilot and defense training. Our headset portfolio includes the XTAL 3 VR, XTAL 3 NEO, XTAL 3 CAVU, and the Somnium VR1 VR and MR headset, each designed for unmatched immersion and performance. In simulators, we offer the ultra-compact Portable Trainer, the reconfigurable Classroom Trainer, and the customizable Custom Trainer, adaptable for a variety of flight, racing, and land force applications.

Source: Vrgineers
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