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Female Pilot Instructor On 100% Electric Airplane – The First In Portugal

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…
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Electric Aircraft: A New Sustainable Way To Fly

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…
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The impact of an aviation school in the center of Portugal

 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…
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What is the Cabin Crew CCA?

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.…
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IFA acquires new A320 Simulator

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…
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APS MCC: A New Course At IFA

The APS MCC prepares the pilots to take a type rating course on a modern aircraft such as an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737.What is it?This is a course that teaches pilots how to interact and divide flight tasks among the elements of a crew, but…
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A unique path from student-pilot to First-Officer, with IFA

 Francisco is 27 years old and in just 8 years, he accomplished his lifetime dream, TWICE. The unravel of a dream journey Today an amazing airline pilot and his remarkable journey is going to catch your eye. From a small kid to an exceptional pilot, Francisco de Spinola…
JOC course

Introducing JOC – Jet Orientation Course

The JOC – Jet Orientation Course works as a complement of the MCC – Multi Crew Cooperation course, being an extraordinary addition to a pilot training.The JOC course gives its trainee pilots an easy transition between commercial aircraft and airline aircraft. With this specific course, students will gain a…
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What is an AMT profession?

For those who like airplanes but do not intend to fly, to be surrounded with airplanes is also an option.For those who like airplanes but do not intend to fly, to be surrounded with airplanes is also an option. The AMT program assigns an appropriate license and…
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IFA Promotes Aeronautical Future at FEJI

IFA was an exhibitor at the new event that sensitizes young people to look for a future in the interior of the country.IFA - International Flight Academy was present at FEJI - Feira de Empregabilidade Jovem do Interior, which took place on the 5th and 6th of…
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Number of women pilot students increases

IFA has verified a significant increase in women enrolled in Airline Pilot courses.In aviation, the number of women pilots is represented by a small value, corresponding to about 4%. But gradually, more women are finding their passion in aviation and continue to pursue this unstoppable dream.Currently,…