Our history and values

Born from the heritage of an aviation pioneer, we train the next generation of captains & flight leaders committed to pioneering sustainable aviation for a safe and united world.

Airbus 50th anniversary formation flight with A220, A319neo, A330-900, A350-1000, A380, and BelugaXL.

An Airbus story

PIONEERING THE FUTURE

  • 1970
    Founding date of Airbus
  • +20
    Training locations worldwide
  • 2018
    Founding date of Airbus Flight Academy
  • +50
    years of experience in pilot training

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Airbus Flight Academy: The learning journey

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Informative presentation showcasing Airbus Flight Academy's pilot training programme, facilities, and philosophy.

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Airbus Flight Academy

Airbus Flight Academy Europe in Angoulême France: cadets (student's pilot), facilities, campus, hangar, airport, fleet, city in April 2025
Airbus Flight Academy cadets visiting Toulouse and central team in Toulouse in May 2025

Cadet standing on the wing of a Cirrus SR20 Airbus Flight Academy aircraft on Angoulême's airport tarmac

Our goal: your transformative experience!

OUR PURPOSE

At Airbus Flight Academy, we aim to offer you a truly life-changing experience by drawing on decades of pilot training excellence. Since its creation, we have been supporting customers to meet their flight training needs around the world. Our commitment to continuous innovation drives us to introduce the latest technologies and learning concepts for efficient operations worldwide.

Our values

Safety first

We are committed to training competencies to enhance safety globally. Our Airbus ambassadors are capable and reliable, aiming to ensure efficient operations of aircraft worldwide.

Excellence

We nurture future captains to become airline leaders who excel in the industry thanks to our innovative training methods, high-end facilities and comprehensive programmes.

People focus

We foster collaboration based on respect, solidarity and teamwork to build a supportive community of cadets, instructors and alumni focused on growth and success.

Sustainability

We are committed to a sustainable future by valuing people, minimising our training’s environmental impact and educating future pilots both inside and outside the cockpit.

Earth view

Committed to a sustainable future in aviation

SUSTAINABILITY

Aerospace unites people, drives economic prosperity and facilitates global cooperation. To ensure it can continue to play these roles going forward, Airbus aims to lead the aviation industry’s decarbonisation journey as it works towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Our approach to sustainability is centred around respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. This approach guides us as we pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Sustainability at Airbus

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