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4 Advanced Flight Simulators: The Only Fleet of Its Kind in Portugal

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…
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Type Rating Training With VR Technology – IFA Partners With VRPILOT

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…
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IFA International Flight Academy expands in Portugal – New base in Braga

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.…
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New Flight Simulator Is Arriving To IFA Academy

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…
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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…