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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Direct Fly’s New Aircraft Cleared for Use by Spanish Flight Schools

Czech Republic and Spain – Czech based training aircraft manufacturer Direct Fly s.r.o has confirmed that its Alto NG ultralight aircraft is now eligible for operation and registration in Spain under the current regulations issued by the Spanish aviation authority AESA. The approval allows unrestricted use of the aircraft, including in flight school training environments.

Direct Fly has been engaged in the production and development of ultralight aircraft since 2006. The Alto NG aircraft is certified in Germany, Poland, France, Belgium, Turkey, USA and Canada. More than 200 ALTO aircraft are currently flying in various countries around the world.

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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Adds First Elixir Aircraft to Spanish Training Base

Alhama de Murcia, Spain – United Kingdom headquartered pilot training organisation Leading Edge Aviation has introduced the Elixir Aircraft into its training fleet at its fair-weather base in Alhama de Murcia. The aircraft is being added in collaboration with manufacturer Elixir Aircraft and leasing partner Green Aerolease.

Green Aerolease will deploy 5 aircraft and previously stated – “These aircraft join the Leading Edge Aviation fleet, marking the launch of our “turnkey” rental offer, with insurance, maintenance and carbon compensation via Aero4Good,” said Green Aerolease. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to sustainable aviation and innovation at the service of flight schools. A big thank you to our partners for their trust.”

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Bye Aerospace Showcases Electric Training Aircraft Solution to ARJ Solutions Leadership

USA – Bye Aerospace, an electric training aircraft developer, welcomed numerous industry stakeholders to its eFrontiers Evangelist Series including Anthony Rock, President at ARJ Solutions.

“While in Denver, I had the opportunity to visit Bye Aerospace where they are building a clean sheet electric aircraft focused on use for primary flight training–Impressive effort moving towards FAA certification with the requirements checklist in hand. Bye is leading the industry in this disruptive technology. While others are trying to retrofit existing platforms, Bye is building it from the ground up. Exciting concept and promising future that is within realistic reach in 2025.” shared Anthony Rock, President at ARJ Solutions.

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BAA Training’s Flight Training Base Will Grow to 58 Cessna by 2027

LIeida, Spain –  Global pilot training group BAA Training, which operates flight school’s and full flight simulator training center’s, has shared that its Spain flight training base will operate 58 Cessna’s in two years.

The group is also making significant progress on the construction of its new accommodation campus at Lleida-Alguaire Airport, its primary flight training base in Spain. The facility is scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year, aimed at enhancing the overall training experience for its growing student base and expanding airline partnerships.

  • The new campus will provide on-site accommodation, enabling students to focus fully on their training while BAA Training manages their living arrangements.
  • Designed to serve both students and instructors, the facility will also cater to corporate clients requiring full-service solutions.
  • BAA Training operates an Ab Initio flight school in Spain and four simulator training centers across Europe and Asia, offering MPL, Type Rating, and advanced pilot programs.

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Elixir Aircraft Starts Deliveries for Leading Edge Aviation

United Kingdom and Spain – Elixir Aircraft has delivered the first of five aircraft ordered by UK school Leading Edge Aviation for its Spanish base. The contract, a three-way deal with aircraft rental company Green Aerolease, was signed in October 2024.

Following an in-depth market study, Leading Edge Aviation, one of Europe’s leading flight schools, has chosen Elixir Aircraft to renew its fleet of 21 aircraft.

This first delivery follows the contract signed in October 2024. The aircraft will join the Alhama base in Murcia (Spain).

This order, which brings the number of aircraft in Elixir Aircraft’s order book to over 300, has also led to the launch of a rental offer in partnership with Green Aerolease.

This offer, which facilitated the transaction with Leading Edge Aviation, allows professional schools interested in the Elixir to acquire their aircraft through an “all included” rental service (aircraft itself, insurance and maintenance).

About Elixir Aircraft­
Elixir Aircraft is a French aircraft manufacturer founded in 2015 to meet the challenges of global light aviation. Based in La Rochelle, it has over 150 employees and is recruiting massively. Elixir Aircraft designed and has been building a 4th-generation two-seater aircraft, certified EASA CS-23 since 2020. Elixir Aircraft uses technology from the world of competitive sailing, the “Carbon Oneshot” (in one piece), to simplify structures. More simplicity means fewer failures, so greater safety, but also less maintenance, and lower costs (estimates of savings of $50/h fuel and maintenance). At the end of 2021, Elixir Aircraft opened a new production site in Périgny, Charente Maritime, to bring production of all carbon parts in-house.

There are 30 Elixir aircraft currently in operation, with over 300 of the 4th-generation Elixir aircraft on the order book (firm orders, pre-orders and letters of intent). In June 2023, the French President announced a 13-million euro subsidy for Elixir Aircraft. In early 2024, Elixir Aircraft announced the closing of its development financing for the next 5 years, with a budget of 40 million euros. Elixir Aircraft is preparing to open a new 15,000 m2 facility in La Rochelle and another in Sarasota, Florida.

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Italian Flight Training Provider, Aero Club Catania, Expands 2025 Fleet with 2 Tecnam P2008JC

Capua, Italy – Tecnam and AERO CLUB CATANIA announced the delivery for two (2) Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training and keep the high standards of the school.

This new acquisition will innovate AERO CLUB CATANIA fleet, standardise the fleet and increase ATO capacity. This new and significant investment is part of AERO CLUB CATANIA commitment to ensure that future commercial pilots are trained on modern aircraft such as the wide range of Tecnam models.

AERO CLUB CATANIA, based on international airport  Catania–Fontanarossa, also known as Vincenzo Bellini Airport, on the slopes of volcano Etna,already has a P2006T, P2002JF and P92JS in its fleet and the ATO has also a certified simulator to train the hundreds prospecting  pilots serving the world’s leading carriers. One of the reasons for this choice, apart from the excellent fuel consumption, is the excellent safety record and the lowest CO2 emissions, making the Tecnams the aircraft of choice for students and flight schools.

Filippo  Papale, President at AERO CLUB CATANIA, said: “Our relationship with Tecnam goes beyond that of a typical vendor and customer. Since choosing Tecnam in 2003, we have become part of the Tecnam family, growing together and working to make flying in Italy more accessible and safe.”

“We are honored that AERO CLUB CATANIA has chosen our aircraft for its expansion. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing students with a modern, technologically advanced training platform, essential for navigating today’s complex airline environment. Tecnam aircraft serve as a vital bridge, ensuring a seamless transition into professional aviation,” said Giovanni Pascale Langer. Tecnam’s Managing Director

Tecnam Green Fleet.  Tradition, innovation and vision. These factors are taking Tecnam to new horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam offers the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools using Tecnam’s single and twin engine fleet can save up to 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence – a 60% reduction compared to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin.

About AERO CLUB CATANIA
The Aero Club of Catania was founded in 1934 by a group of enthusiasts who had already been flying a few private planes over the Catania-Fontanarossa airport since the 1920s. With the only brief interlude of the years of the Second World War, the Aero Club of Catania has always worked to promote aviation culture also through an efficient Flight School that has now reached levels of undisputed professionalism to the point of becoming one of Italy’s major training realities.

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

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