FlyBy Aviation Academy reaches 17,000 flight training hours in the first half of 2026

FlyBy Aviation Academy has reached 17,000 hours of practical flight training during the first six months of 2026, a figure that confirms the Academy's sustained growth. This figure reflects the intense operational activity carried out during the first half of the year, with simultaneous flight instruction across the initial, instrument, and multi-engine stages in the different programmes available. The result consolidates FlyBy as one of the pilot training organisations with the highest flight-hour volume in Europe.

The fleet increase planned for the coming months will further expand the Academy's operational capacity, pushing this figure even higher during the second half of the year. Everything points to 2026 becoming the record year in flight hours in FlyBy Aviation Academy's history. This continued growth reinforces FlyBy's positioning as a benchmark in aeronautical training, both at European and international level, consolidating its commitment to operational excellence and to training the next generation of airline pilots.

 Victor Baz, FlyBy Aviation Academy COO commented: “Surpassing 17,000 flight hours in just six months is a direct reflection of the operational capacity and commitment of the entire FlyBy team. With the fleet expansion planned for the second half of the year, we are confident that 2026 will be the year with the most flight hours in the Academy's history, reinforcing our position as a benchmark in pilot training at both the European and international level.” 

Key Figures

• Practical training hours (January–June 2026): 17,000 hours.
• Outlook for the second half of the year: ongoing fleet expansion, expected to surpass the annual flight-hour record.
• Positioning: FlyBy consolidates its standing as a benchmark in aeronautical training at European and international level.