Sri Lanka – Blue Skies Aviation Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, a Sri Lanka-based aviation services provider, has launched Blue Skies Aviation Academy as a newly formed Approved Training Organization (ATO) which will utilize Tecnam aircraft.

• The academy will commence operations with an initial intake of 15 student pilots, with four intakes planned annually, scaling to a projected annual capacity of up to 60 cadets.

• Blue Skies Aviation has selected an all-Tecnam fleet, comprising:

  • Three (3) P-Mentor single-engine aircraft

  • One (1) P2006T NG twin-engine aircraft

• The approved training scope includes:

  • Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

  • Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

  • VFR and IFR training

• Standardising on the Tecnam P-Mentor and P2006T NG provides a common cockpit philosophy and modern glass avionics environment, enabling a structured progression from ab initio to multi-engine and instrument qualifications.

• The Tecnam P-Mentor and P2006T NG platforms offer EASA CS-23 certification, fuel efficiency and reduced lifecycle maintenance costs, supporting competitive cost-per-flight-hour economics during the academy’s start-up and scaling phases.

Statements

• “The launch of our Approved Training Organization marks an important milestone for Blue Skies Aviation Solutions as we invest in building a state-of-the-art pilot training capability in Sri Lanka. By partnering with Tecnam and standardizing our fleet around purpose-built training aircraft, we are establishing a strong foundation focused on safety, training quality, and regulatory compliance from day one. This initial intake represents the first phase of a scalable training model designed to support the long-term development of professional pilots aligned with international standards.” — Don Asitha Manage, Accountable Manager and Managing Director, Blue Skies Aviation Solutions.

• “We are honored to be the aircraft of choice for Blue Skies Aviation Solutions as they bring this visionary new academy to Sri Lanka. Starting a new ATO requires a flawless foundation, and the combination of the P-Mentor and the P2006T NG is exactly that. It is the most modern, efficient, and profitable training fleet available on the market today. We are excited to support Blue Skies Aviation in their mission to elevate professional pilot training in the South Asian region and look forward to seeing their cadets take to the skies in our aircraft.” — Walter Da Costa, Chief Sales Officer, Tecnam.

Source: Tecnam
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