Mexican Flight School Expands into the USA with Strategic Acquisition in 2025

Indiana, USA – i Fly Escuela de Vuelo, a Mexico-based flight training organization founded by airline captain Julian Esquivel Calvillo, has announced the acquisition of Eagle Aircraft Flight Academy in Valparaiso, Indiana, marking a significant step in its international expansion and strategic commitment to cross-border pilot training.

• The acquisition strengthens i Fly’s presence in the United States, positioning the school to serve both Latin, Central and North American markets with harmonized training programs aligned to FAA and Mexican DGAC standards.
• Eagle Aircraft Flight Academy, located at Porter County Regional Airport (KVPZ), has been a well-established FAA Part 141 flight training institution, offering programs from Private Pilot License (PPL) through Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification.
• The flight training organisation was founded in 1979, having trained over 2,000 pilots and has affiliations with liberty University and Valparaiso University.
• Fleet includes Cessna 172, Cessna 150 and Tecnam P2010

Statement

• “With great satisfaction, we announce the acquisition of Eagle Aircraft Flight Academy in Valparaiso, Indiana, strengthening the international presence of i Fly Flight School,” said Esquivel Calvillo. “This strategic step reflects our commitment to training world-class pilots, driving educational innovation, and expanding responsibly between Mexico and the United States.”

About i Fly Escuela de Vuelo i Fly Escuela de Vuelo is a Mexico-based professional flight training organization offering modular and integrated pilot training programs under DGAC approval. The academy provides PPL, CPL, ME, IR, and instructor ratings and has developed a strong reputation for producing internationally qualified pilots. It's fleet includes Pipistrel and Tecnam. Source: Julian Esquivel Calvillo