Facilities

Discover the perfect environment to launch your piloting career with our advanced facilities, including modern training aircraft and high-tech simulators.

3 Diamond DA 42 and 5 Cirrus SR20 Airbus Flight Academy aircraft lined up on Angoulême's airport tarmac
Airbus Flight Academy Diamond DA42 aircraft flying, picture taken from another aircraft

Training with the best in aviation

ASSETS

Train in a state-of-the-art environment designed to support your success.
Experience modern single and multi-engine aircraft with the latest full-glass cockpit technology, cutting-edge flight simulators and attractive surroundings. From classrooms to maintenance hangars, every space is designed to prepare you for the skies.

  • Modern aircraft
    +15
    Elixir, Cirrus SR20, Diamond DA42, Grob 120 A-F
  • Latest-generation simulators
    3
    For realistic and immersive training
  • Spacious hangars
    1,900m2
    For optimal maintenance and operations

Explore our high-performance fleet

AIRCRAFT GALLERY

Get ready for flight with high-tech simulators

PRE-FLIGHT

Master every manoeuvre and real-world scenario with advanced flight and navigation procedure trainers for the best preparation of your future flights. Our immersive simulators enable students to familiarise themselves with all the technical aspects of the aircraft in a realistic environment.

Discover how to prepare a flight onboard a Diamond DA42 with one of our FNPT II ALSIM AL42! 

Hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance

IMMERSION

1,900m2 of maintenance facilities

Situated close to the runway, vast and bright hangars host the maintenance operations of all our school-owned aircraft, thereby ensuring flight availability and providing advanced technical support.

Several mechanics doing maintenance of a Diamond DA42 Airbus Flight Academy aircraft in a hangar on Angoulême's airport

+15 in-situ technicians

Our mechanics and expert teams provide maintenance services to the entire school-operated fleet, offering cadets an immersive experience in the heart of the action through hands-on learning.

Several mechanics doing maintenance of a Cirrus SR20 Airbus Flight Academy aircraft in a hangar on Angoulême's airport

+19 years of experience in maintenance

With numerous years of ground and in-flight maintenance experience, our experts bring unmatched expertise, ensuring every aircraft meets the highest standards for safety and reliability.

A mechanic doing maintenance on the engine of an Airbus Flight Academy aircraft in a hangar on Angoulême's airport
Group of cadets studying together in an Airbus Flight Academy Europe classroom

We care. You thrive.

A successful cadet experience extends beyond training. 
Our campus is thoughtfully designed to foster focused individual study and dynamic collaborative learning, boosting the quality of both your academic and social journey. Every cadet benefits from:

  • Classrooms for interactive theoretical instruction or group exercises

  • Briefing rooms for individual learning, flight preparation or feedback sessions

  • A cafeteria to enjoy locally produced food and balanced meals that will keep you energised!

  • An auditorium to attend conferences with experts, official events or Alumni association meetings

  • Gardens and outdoor spaces to unwind and enjoy fresh air, picnics or sports 

  • Lounge and coffee areas for breaks, relaxing moments and social interaction

  • A library with self-study spaces and a rich array of academic resources

  • Large group of cadets on Angoulême's airport tarmac with an Airbus hangar behind

    Become an Airbus cadet!

    At Airbus Flight Academy, our facilities are designed to ensure that every cadet has the tools, resources and environment they need to succeed.