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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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Grob Aircraft SE’s SK 40 Enters Service with Swedish Air Force Pilot Students in 2025

Sweden – Grob Aircraft SE, a Germany-based aircraft manufacturer specialising in pilot training platforms, has marked a significant milestone with the first official sorties of its SK 40 (locally designated G 120TP) conducted by pilot trainees at the Swedish Air Force Flight School in Linköping. The aircraft has now formally entered service, replacing the legacy SK 60 and ushering in a new phase of military flight training in Sweden.

Source: Grob Aircraft SE
Photo Credit: Grob Aircraft SE

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US Aviation and Flight Training Group Adds 3rd Cessna 172 Skyhawk Satellite Base Fleet in August 2025

USA – Epic Flight Academy has expanded its training capacity at its Ocala campus with the addition of a third factory-new Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the fleet.

Epic Flight Academy has over the last few years expanded its operational footprint across the United States with a total of nine FAA Part 141 Flight Schools and two FAA Part 147 Aircraft Mechanic Schools.

Flight training campuses are located in:

  • New Smyrna Beach (Florida)
  • Jacksonville (Florida)
  • Tallahassee (Florida)
  • Ocala (Florida)
  • Addison (Texas)
  • Englewood (Colorado)
  • St. George (Utah)
  • Tucson (Arizona)
  • Tuscaloosa (Alabama)

The group, which was founded in 1999, employs over 245 staff nationally, including over 118 flight instructors, and prioritizes the recruitment of Epic-trained instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Middle East and Europe Flight Training Group Intercontinental Aviation Academy Highlights Growth Plans

Middle East and Europe – Wissam Mehyou, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) – a holding group with pilot training offering subsidiaries, shared insights on the company’s long-term training vision, expansion plans, and the challenges of building structured aviation education pipelines during a recent media interview.

  • Current flight training bases/partnerships: Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece and later this year in the United Arab Emirates

  • Expansion plans:

    • 5th flying base to open in Portugal in 2026 to serve Western Europe and North Africa.

    • New base planned in Saudi Arabia in Q1 2027

  • University partnerships:

    • First milestone partnership signed with Al-Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

    • Additional agreements underway in Iraq, Lebanon, UAE, and Cyprus, with plans to scale globally to 32 ground school bases by 2030.

    • Students will complete initial ground school at partner universities before transitioning to IAE’s flight bases, merging professional training with academic diplomas in aviation management.

Statements:

  • “Every time we open a new base, it’s because the previous one reached full capacity, and we’ve saturated the space and can’t take more students. That demand pushes us to open new regions.” shared Mr Mehyou.
  • In regards to University partnership’s he mentions “The second partnership will be announced next month in Iraq, followed in Lebanon, the UAE, and Cyprus.“

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy

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