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Barcelona Flight School Expands 2025 Fleet with New Pipistrel 121A Explorer

Sabadell, Spain – one of the largest flight training organisations when measured by fleet size in Spain and with an over 70 history, has added the Pipistrel 121A Explorer to its training fleet, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-quality pilot education.

The flight school offers an Integrated ATPL(A) Programme which is a direct track to an airline pilot career. The course duration, including ground school and flight training, is about 18 months. The Integrated ATPL(A) Programme is an Airline Transport Pilot course completed with an MCC in an Boeing B737 – 800NG simulator. It is addressed towards those who are really serious about getting an airline job. Within the programme, the student will complete the APS – MCC (Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Coordination) training required to act as an FO (First Officer) in multi-pilot transport category aircraft, essential in order to be employed by an Airline.

Did you know that the Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell and its ATO (Authorized Training Organisation), Barcelona Flight School had incorporated into its fleet the first aircraft with electric propulsion, following the project of this entity to renew its training aircraft for electric planes. This is the Velis Electro model, the world’s first electric aircraft certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), from the Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel, a two-seater, 100% electric aircraft, mainly intended for initial pilot training. Its arrival on the market represents a real revolution for aeroclubs and flying schools in the context of their environmental transition in Spain.

Source: Barcelona Flight School
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New French Flight School Receives First Aircraft – Bristell B23 in 2025

Auxerre, France – Flying Green Academy, a newly launched flight school, has added the first equipment to its training infrastructure.

  • Received its first aircraft, a Bristell B23 by BRM Aero, celebrated for low noise, cost efficiency, and modern avionics—ready to serve initial flight students. The aircraft is leased from Aviators.

  • Installed an Entrol EN1000x simulator

Source: Flying Green Academy
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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Highlights 2025 Order for 5 Diamond eDA40 Electric Trainers

Global – Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India, has highlighted that it has signed an agreement with Diamond Aircraft for the acquisition of five all-electric eDA40 training aircraft. The agreement was formalised during the 2025 Paris Airshow.

  • The eDA40 is the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified all-electric aircraft designed specifically for flight training. It offers electric propulsion, reduced noise, and substantially lower direct operating costs compared to conventional trainers.

  • Airways Aviation plans to integrate these aircraft across its global campuses as part of a broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and operational costs while maintaining high training standards.

  • The company highlighted that airlines and clients are increasingly looking for training partners that adopt efficiency, technology, and sustainability as core priorities.

  • Delivery timelines for the five eDA40 aircraft were not disclosed but are expected to coincide with the type’s certification timeline, which targets entry into service in the coming years.

Statements

  • “This agreement reinforces our vision to drive sustainability and innovation across all facets of aviation training. The eDA40 represents a significant step forward in reducing carbon emissions and operational costs without compromising the high training standards we are known for. We are proud to partner with Diamond Aircraft once again as we pioneer the transition to a greener future in aviation,” – Romy Hawatt, Founder and Chairman, Airways Aviation.

  • “The addition of the eDA40 to our fleet reflects a deliberate and forward-looking strategy. As global demand for pilots continues to rise, our clients and airline partners expect training organisations to lead on efficiency, technology, and sustainability. This investment sends a clear message: Airways Aviation is ready to meet those expectations and set new industry benchmarks,” – Alexandre Alves, Group Chief Commercial Officer, Airways Aviation.

  • “We are excited that our long-term customer Airways Aviation has chosen to acquire the eDA40 once again at the Paris Airshow 2025. This investment highlights our shared commitment to cutting-edge technology, sustainability in flight training, and further strengthens our strategic partnership,” – Jane Wang, Sales Director, Diamond Aircraft Austria.

Source: Airways Aviation
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Bye Aerospace Displays Skyborne Branded Aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

USA – electric training aircraft manufacturer Bye Aerospace has displayed a full-scale static display of the all-electric eFlyer 2 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. The aircraft was featured global pilot training group Skyborne’s branding as the flight training group previously signed a Letter of Intent for 40 aircraft.

  • The total order book for Bye Aerospace’s product line now exceeds USD 1.4 billion.

  • The eFlyer series is designed to cut operating costs by up to 80% compared to conventional trainers by eliminating fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and lead pollution, while also greatly reducing noise.

  • Bye Aerospace plans to produce the first serial aircraft within 12 months

Source: Bye Aerospace
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