In a strategic move to address the escalating global demand for pilots, Airbus Flight Academy has entered into a significant partnership with Sevenair Academy, one of Europe’s largest flight training organisations. The agreement was formalized at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Portugal. This collaboration is a direct response to the projections outlined in the latest Airbus Global Services Forecast, which anticipates a need for 633,000 new pilots globally over the next two decades, with a substantial 119,000 required in Europe alone.
The primary objective of this alliance is to significantly expand the Airbus Flight Academy network, reinforcing its mission to cultivate the next generation of highly skilled aviation professionals. Currently, the Airbus training network operates from 21 global locations, providing a complete flight training package designed to be accessible closer to trainees’ home bases. The integration of Sevenair Academy marks a pivotal step in enlarging Airbus’s ab initio training footprint and firmly establishes Portugal as a key hub for aviation training.
This partnership delivers a comprehensive training programme meticulously structured to take individuals with no prior flight experience through every phase of instruction, culminating in the attainment of a commercial pilot license. Cadets undergo rigorous training to gain all the necessary skills and competencies, ensuring a seamless transition into airline careers. A core benefit of the collaboration is the leveraging of Airbus’s extensive expertise in critical areas such as flight safety, instructor development, and curriculum standardisation. This ensures the highest standards of training quality and operational excellence.
Through this agreement, Sevenair Academy will benefit from Airbus’s ongoing support and continuous innovations. This synergy will enhance instructor skills and broaden training opportunities for a diverse range of candidates, including both airline partners and self-sponsored aspiring pilots, thereby strengthening the entire aviation ecosystem.
