Airbus Flight Academy has joined forces with Sevenair Academy, one of Europe’s largest flight training institutions, to meet the growing global demand for pilots. The agreement, signed at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Portugal, strengthens Airbus’ training network and supports the preparation of future aviation professionals.
According to the latest Airbus Global Services Forecast, the world will need 633,000 new pilots over the next two decades, including 119,000 in Europe alone. This training partnership aims at expanding Airbus’ Flight Academy network and preparing the next generation of aviation professionals.
Airbus currently operates 21 training sites worldwide, providing complete flight training close to airline customers. The addition of Sevenair Academy marks a significant step in broadening its reach and positions Portugal as a key training location. The new collaboration offers a full training pathway, guiding students with no flying experience through every stage to achieve their pilot licence. Graduates will leave fully equipped to join airline operations with confidence and skill.
Maïa Kuilenberg, Vice President of Training Services at Airbus, said the alliance draws on Airbus’ long-standing expertise in flight safety, instructor development, and curriculum standardisation. This, she noted, guarantees top-tier training quality. Sevenair Academy will benefit from Airbus’ continuous support and innovations, raising instructor standards and expanding opportunities for airlines and self-funded cadets alike.
Currently, Sevenair trains around 200 cadets but plans to increase this number each year. It delivers both modular and integrated pilot training programmes to meet varied student needs. This week marks a milestone, as the first group of Royal Brunei Airlines cadets begins its Airbus-endorsed training at Sevenair Academy — a move that underlines the growing international scope of the partnership and its importance in shaping the next generation of pilots.
