Portuguese Flight School Welcomes First Integrated ATPL Cohort of 2026

Portugal – International Flight Academy (IFA), an EASA Approved Training Organization headquartered in Cascais, has welcomed its first Integrated ATPL cohort of 2026, enrolling 16 new cadets into its airline-focused training program. In late 2025 AFM reported that International Flight Academy (IFA) announced it would be expanding its EASA‑approved operations with a new training base at the Aeródromo Municipal de Braga, investing approximately Euro 2 million to launch comprehensive pilot and aircraft maintenance technician training.

• A new hangar and modern instructional facilities will be constructed through an initial investment of approximately Euro 2 million.
• The Braga base will feature a fleet of six aircraft (five single‑engine and one twin‑engine) and two flight simulators.
• In partnership with the Município de Braga and Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave, IFA aims to train over 120 students annually, positioning Braga as a key national and international hub for civil aviation training.
• IFA plans to begin courses in 2026, including aviation maintenance training starting as early as September, with pilot and cabin crew programs expected to follow

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