Flying a plane is one of the most complex and demanding skills in the world. At IFA, we know that becoming a confident pilot requires more than just classroom learning- it demands experience, precision, and the ability to make split-second decisions in realistic scenarios. That’s why our advanced…
Every pilot remembers that moment, licence in hand, dreams ahead, and the question: what now? For many, the next big step is the Type Rating, the bridge between training and the cockpit of an airline. But here’s something I’ve seen over and over again: the pilots who get…
Strategic Investment in Cutting-Edge Technology to Elevate Training Quality and Pilot Success IFA - International Flight Academy is proud to announce our partnership with VRpilot, a leading provider of virtual reality training solutions for the aviation industry. By integrating VRpilot’s innovative VRflow platform into our training programs…
New flight base, new heights: Welcome to Braga! With Cascais and Viseu already on our map, we’re thrilled to expand to Braga. Let’s fly further together! ✈️ IFA will initially invest €1.7 million in building a hangar and acquiring new teaching equipment specifically for training aircraft maintenance technicians.…
IFA - International Flight Academy has just acquired a Boeing 737 MAX simulator. The equipment will complement the ALSIM AL250, representing a total investment of 1 million euros in the new aeronautical cluster in Viseu. The new simulator will be installed at the heart of the Viseu…
An important step was taken in consolidating the previously announced aeronautical cluster in Viseu, with the IFA signing an agreement to acquire the ALSIM AL250 simulator. This innovative equipment, certified by EASA in the FNPTII category, is a valuable training tool, especially for instrument flight training. The acquisition…
Inês Oliveira, a flight instructor at IFA – International Flight Academy, holds an ATPL (Airplane) license and, after completing her FI(A) – Flight Instructor course, quickly began flying to instruct future pilots. She is currently established in the Viseu base (Aeródromo Municipal de Viseu), where she is a…
A more sustainable future has arrived with the electric powered aircraft PipistrelVelis Electro. The pilots of the future will be trained by novelties of innovation and expertise with this game changing ultra-modern airplane. This greener aircraft will reduce the environmental impact of aviation training by providing quieter flights…
International Flight Academy's investment in increasing its fleet reaches €2.1M and involves seven new Pipistrel aircrafts.
IFA, a leading aeronautical training company in Portugal, signed a contract with the multinational Textron Aviation for the acquisition – for 2.1 million euros – of seven…
Interview with IFA's Group CEO, José Madeira.The internationalization of the school is already a reality and has been developing the potential of this region. IFA is creating greater visibility for the city of Viseu to other countries namely France, Ireland, Sweden, Brazil and Cape Verde.What…
What is the famous CCA a Cabin Crew student earns after successfully complete the training?CCA means Cabin Crew Attestation and it is a professional qualification in the aviation industry. If you complete your initial cabin crew training in the European Union (EU), you will obtain an EASA CCA.…
The APS MCC prepares the pilots to take a type rating course on a modern aircraft such as an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737.IFA and SIMNEST have signed an agreement through which SIMNEST will sell to IFA a new A320 FNPT II simulator. This new simulator will strongly enhance IFA’s MCC…
