Airbus Flight Academy Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus specializing in civil and military pilot training, has welcomed the first batch of its new, more fuel-efficient and quieter Elixir training aircraft. This delivery is part of Airbus’s commitment to sustainable development in aviation. The initial four aircraft, out of a total order of eight, feature a cockpit specifically designed for the Airbus Flight Academy. This design includes two Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), preparing cadet pilots for the advanced technologies found in today’s modern commercial aircraft.
Established in 2006, Airbus Flight Academy Europe provides training facilities and services for the initial, basic, and advanced training of both civil and military pilots. The academy has developed its own pilot training capabilities and has been offering the Airbus Pilot Cadet Training Programme since 2019. Located in Angoulême, southwest France, the training center boasts comprehensive facilities to provide optimal training conditions for cadets.