Market Intelligence: -Training Aircraft Developments

Greek Flight School Egnatia Aviation Continues Fleet Modernisation with Delivery of 6 Elixir Aircraft in 2025

Greece – Egnatia Aviation, one of the country’s largest flight training organisations, has taken delivery of six brand-new Elixir Aircraft, marking a significant step in its ongoing fleet modernisation strategy. It has also hinted that it has already placed a follow on order.

Statement

  • “These state-of-the-art aircraft provide our aspiring airline pilots with the latest in aviation technology, safety, and efficiency. With the next batch of Elixir aircraft already on order, Egnatia Aviation continues to invest in the future, offering unparalleled training experiences for the next generation of aviation professionals.” stated Elixir Aircraft.

Egnatia Aviation provides training to the cadets of major airlines such as Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, Iraqi Airways and Wizz Air.

Source: Egnatia Aviation

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Mexico-based Flight School Takes Delivery of a New Bristell B8 Aircraft in 2025

Mexico – Delta Mexico Aviación, a flight training academy based in Guadalajara, Mexico, has announced the arrival of a new Bristell B8 aircraft to its training fleet, flown in from Europe to support both Private and Commercial Pilot License (PPL & CPL) training operations.

Source: Delta Mexico Aviación

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Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Adds Another DA42 to Fleet in September 2025

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the ab initio pilot training arm of Turkish Airlines, has expanded its 2025 fleet with the induction of another Diamond Aircraft DA42 multiengine aircraft.

This follows the induction of seven new aircraft in August 2025.

  • TAFA currently operates over 60 aircraft, with 7 new Cessna 172 aircraft delivered in August 2025.

  • The academy conducts flight training at six different airports across Türkiye.

  • The training center employs over 100 flight instructors and more than 200 total aviation professionals.

  • Nearly 500 cadet pilots are currently enrolled in training.

  • The academy plans to expand its training fleet to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027

  • TAFA has trained and graduated over 900 pilots in the past five years, with 220,000 total flight hours logged as of December 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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US Flight Training Group, ATP Flight School, Adds 54 New Cessna Skyhawks in 2025

USA – ATP Flight School accepted its fifty-fourth (54) Cessna 172 Skyhawk delivery of 2025. This fleet expansion grew ATP’s nationwide Cessna fleet to 327 and its total fleet to 663 airplanes. The Skyhawks were part of a broader order for more than 135 Skyhawks through 2027.

The deliveries enhance safety and reliability for ATP students with a proven and dependable training platform featuring the latest Garmin G1000 avionics. The aircraft arrive at the end of a busy summer season for ATP’s airline-bound students, who flew nearly 80,000 flights and over 152,000 safety-focused flight hours from June through August, leading to 588 Airline Career Pilot Program graduates. The additional aircraft expand ATP’s capacity to train the next generation of airline pilots at a time of unprecedented long-term industry demand. Alongside new training centers in Albuquerque, NM; Farmingdale, NY; and Oakland, CA, ATP’s fleet is on track to surpass 700 aircraft by 2027, further strengthening ATP’s ability to provide students with an industry-leading airline career solution.

This continued growth comes as Boeing projects that North America alone will need approximately 119,000 new pilots over the next 20 years, underscoring the critical role ATP plays as the largest provider of new-hire pilots to the nation’s regional airlines.

“At scale, ATP has one of the youngest, most advanced training fleets, and the continued investment in new aircraft demonstrates our shared commitment to the safety and success of our students,” said Michael Arnold, VP of Marketing, ATP Flight School. “Providing students with a complete airline career solution, backed by a reliable and trusted fleet of aircraft, is what makes ATP the number one flight school chosen by airlines and airline pilots.”

Concluding ATP’s 2025 aircraft deliveries will be the arrival of seven multi-engine Piper Seminoles in the fourth quarter. An additional 40 Skyhawks are scheduled for delivery in 2026. Aspiring airline pilots are invited to experience ATP’s industry-leading training and aircraft firsthand by scheduling an Introductory Flight at atpflightschool.com/take-flight.

About ATP Flight School
ATP is the nation’s largest flight school, providing students with the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career. For 40 years, ATP has been the leader in professional flight training, supplying pilots to airlines and corporate operators.

Source: ATP Flight School

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US-based Maloy Aircraft Unveils Next‑Gen Trainer MA‑1 Blue Jay

Florida, USA — Maloy Aircraft has unveiled the MA‑1 Blue Jay, a training aircraft designed to push flight schools beyond current limitations by offering enhanced performance, advanced maneuver capability, and an airline‑relevant training environment. This marks a significant step in Maloy’s mission to streamline pilot training through an integrated platform of high‑performance hardware, curriculum, and simulation.

  • The MA‑1 Blue Jay is touted as enabling students to “master core skills earlier, practice advanced maneuvers, and build decision‑making confidence … in a modern, airline‑relevant environment.”

  • Maloy Aircraft aims not just to deliver a new aircraft, but to provide a full training ecosystem: aircraft + simulator + curriculum, designed with consistency, scalability, and alignment to airline standards.

  • The conceptual design phase of the Blue Jay has been completed in January 2025, a milestone on the path toward certification and wider deployment.

See the reveal through the video below.

Source: Maloy Aircraft

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Electric Training Aircraft Manufacturer Smartflyer and Propulsion Provider H55 Join Forces on Hybrid-Electric Development

Switzerland – Smartflyer AG, an innovative Swiss aircraft manufacturer, and H55 SA, a leading provider of certified electric propulsion systems, have signed a strategic partnership during the Electrifly-in at Bern Airport. Under the agreement, H55 will supply advanced battery systems for Smartflyer’s hybrid-electric SF-1 demonstrator aircraft, which is scheduled to fly in 2026.

  • H55’s battery system, the first in the world expected to receive EASA certification, will power Smartflyer’s SF-1, a hybrid-electric aircraft designed to combine the efficiency of electric propulsion with extended range capability.

  • The latest generation of H55 batteries exceeds original capacity expectations, offering Smartflyer improved performance and operational flexibility.

  • The collaboration will also enable integration of H55’s technology into Smartflyer’s modular battery nose module currently under development.

  • The signing ceremony was attended by Smartflyer founder and CEO Rolf Stuber and H55 representatives, with both companies highlighting the partnership as a milestone in advancing sustainable aviation.

  • The first flight of the SF-1 demonstrator in 2026 will represent a major industry step toward hybrid-electric aircraft adoption.

Statements

  • “With H55, we have found a partner who fully shares our vision of innovation, safety, and sustainability. H55’s advanced battery technology is not only a technical milestone for the SF-1, but also a cornerstone in redefining the future of aviation.” – Rolf Stuber, CEO, Smartflyer AG

  • “What impresses H55 is the strong credibility of the project, underpinned by well-thought-out and truly innovative concepts.” – Martin Larose, CEO, H55

  • “The hybrid project architecture is a key highlight, as it offers performance levels comparable to combustion engines while maintaining a clear edge in sustainability.” – Axel Doffey, European Sales Manager, H55

About Smartflyer AG
Founded in 2016 in Grenchen, Switzerland, Smartflyer AG is developing a hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable aviation. Its modular propulsion concept allows for all-electric or hybrid operation, combining efficiency, range, and reduced emissions in a scalable design.

About H55
H55 SA, founded by the former Solar Impulse management team, is a Swiss company providing certified electric propulsion and battery management systems for general aviation and regional aircraft. Its solutions are designed to accelerate the industry’s transition toward safe, efficient, and sustainable air travel.

Source: H55

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