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Elixir Aircraft Delivers 3 More Aircraft to Greek Flight School Egnatia Aviation

Greece – Elixir Aircraft has announced the delivery of three new Elixir training aircraft to Egnatia Aviation, bringing the Greek academy’s total fleet to six Elixir Aircraft. This achievement not only makes Egnatia the largest Elixir operator to date but also reflects growing trust in Elixir’s innovative OneShot composite technology.

Elixir Aircraft has delivered a total of 10 aircraft delivered since March, highlighting the ramp up in production. Elixir’s OneShot carbon composite technology is designed to simplify aircraft structures, improve safety, and reduce maintenance.

Source: Elixir Aircraft
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Chimes Aviation Adds Aircraft as Monthly Flight Activity Surges in May and June 2025

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India, has shared its operational performance for May and June 2025 and announced key fleet expansions to support its training capacity.

  • CAA conducted 4,223 flight hours, 6,575 landings, 3,566 flights during and 2,022 Solo hours in May and June 2025.

  • The academy inducted a new Tecnam P2010 Tdi and a Cessna 172, bringing its total fleet to 28 aircraft.

  • These additions will boost training volume and aircraft availability at its Dhana and Neemuch bases.

  • CAA has recorded over 30,000 flying hours in the 2024–2025 financial year.

  • The academy is responsible for approximately 20% of India’s Commercial Pilot License (CPL) output, solidifying its importance within the national pilot training landscape.

Statement’s:

  • “With every new aircraft, we are investing directly in our students’ futures. This addition reflects our constant effort to scale up not just in size, but in capability. A growing fleet means more opportunity, better efficiency, and more confidence for our cadets every time they take to the skies,” said Dev Punj, Vice President, Chimes Aviation Academy.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Middle East and Europe Flight Training Group Intercontinental Aviation Academy to Open base in Portugal

Middle East and Europe – Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), a global aviation investment and management holding company,  has shared new developments under its IAE Vision 2030 for Training, positioning its training arm, Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA), as a major multi-country pilot training network across Europe and the Middle East.

  • IAE Vision 2030 for Training was launched in early 2025 to develop a global, integrated pilot training ecosystem under the FlyIAA brand.

  • The UAE will host FlyIAA’s flagship academy, opening in September 2025. The initial “Founders’ Batch” is nearly full, reflecting early market demand.

  • In Cyprus, FlyIAA operates in joint venture with Cyprus Airways Flying Academy at Larnaca International Airport. The 2025 intake is fully booked.

  • IAA Greece, launched via joint venture with Cretan Eagle Aviation, is targeting Southeast Europe and is already halfway to its 2025 enrolment goal.

  • The Lebanon campus remains operationally stable and fully subscribed despite broader regional challenges.

  • In the UAE, FlyIAA has partnered with Pier Seven Aviation to offer a full pilot training pathway including Type Rating and MPL, under both EASA and GCAA approvals.

  • A new FlyIAA base is under development in Portugal

  • Fleet expansion includes new Diamond DA40/DA42 and Elixir Aircraft, with 70% of the FlyIAA fleet currently being upgraded or replaced.

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy
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