Aviation eLearning

What Aviation eLearning does

Aviation eLearning ApS is a Danish private software company founded in 2010 by two airline pilots and flight instructors to modernize crew training in the aviation industry. Headquartered in Kastrup, Denmark, with a team of 11-50 aviation professionals, developers, UX/multimedia designers, and QA testers based across Europe, the company provides digital training solutions to airlines, aircraft operators, flight schools, aircraft manufacturers, and individual pilots.

The product suite is anchored by 360-degree photo-based virtual cockpit and cabin procedure trainers that simulate aircraft procedures via interactive hotspots, accessible on iOS and Android mobile devices without VR hardware. This is complemented by an aviation-specific Learning Management System with automatic recurrent enrollment, SCORM 1.2/2004 compliance, API integration, and QR-coded certificates; the authority-approved ILPT (ICAO Language Proficiency Test); the V360E authoring platform for customer-created trainers; the EasyCBT self-serve pay-per-enrollment channel; and an expanding catalog of general and technical courses covering topics such as Volcanic Ash, Global Reporting Format, Cyber Security in Aviation, EASA Part-IS, and Safety Management Systems.

The company runs a sales-led enterprise go-to-market with quote-based pricing, free trial evaluation, custom branding, and a 4-week delivery cycle for custom procedure trainers, alongside self-serve direct-to-consumer channels (trainbeforeflight.com webshop, iOS/Android apps, EasyCBT) for individual pilots and small operators. Revenue streams are diversified across enterprise LMS subscriptions, course licensing packages, custom trainer professional services, and individual course sales. The company is privately held, bootstrapped aside from a single small EISMEA grant in 2017, and was recognized with the Børsen Gazelle award in both 2019 and 2020.

Name

Aviation eLearning

Legal name

Aviation eLearning ApS

Website

https://ael.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aviation eLearning ApS is a Danish software company founded in 2010 that develops 360-degree virtual cockpit procedure trainers, aviation e-courses, a custom LMS, and an ICAO-approved language proficiency test for airlines, flight schools, and individual pilots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Software

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

Keywords

• Aviation training software
• Crew training solutions
• Procedure trainers
• Learning management systems
• ICAO language testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kastrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Enterprise LMS Subscription: Custom Learning Management System sold to airlines and aircraft operators with setup, customization, and recurring subscription fees. Includes custom logo, URL, API integration, and support.
2. Course Licensing: Licensing of general courses, procedure trainers, and technical courses to airlines and flight schools. Can be purchased as individual courses, packages, or enterprise-wide subscriptions.
3. EasyCBT Per-Enrollment: Pay-per-enrollment model for small operators with 6-month access per enrollment. Quarterly invoicing with usage description.
4. Individual Course Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through trainbeforeflight.com webshop for individual pilots and aviation professionals purchasing courses and trainers personally.
5. Procedure Trainer Custom Development: Custom procedure trainers developed for specific aircraft types and operator SOPs, delivered within 4 weeks from cockpit photography to deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aviation eLearning develops and sells digital crew training solutions for the aviation industry, including virtual 360-degree cockpit and cabin procedure trainers, an aviation-specific Learning Management System with automatic recurrent enrollment, a library of general and technical e-learning courses, and the authority-approved ICAO Language Proficiency Test (ILPT). Offerings are sold via enterprise subscriptions to airlines, aircraft operators, and flight schools, as well as through a direct-to-consumer webshop and per-enrollment CBT for small operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LMS: Learning Management System designed for aviation training with features including automatic recurrent enrollment, certificate with QR code, and iOS/Android app
• ILPT
• EasyCBT
• V360E
• Train Before Flight
• Procedure Trainers

Products and services

• Learning Management System (LMS) Aviation-tuned Learning Management System for airlines, aircraft operators, and flight schools featuring automatic recurrent course enrollment, detailed quiz analysis, cohort management, certificate issuance with QR code validation, API integration with third-party systems, and native iOS/Android apps for offline mobile access. Offered as a custom-branded enterprise subscription.
• Cockpit Procedure Trainers Virtual 360-degree cockpit environment trainers for multiple aircraft types (Boeing 737, A320, etc.) featuring interactive hotspots that trigger pop-up messages with expanded procedures. Accessible on mobile devices without VR equipment and used for type rating, initial training, and pre-simulator preparation.
• Cabin Equipment Procedure Trainers Virtual 360-degree cabin environment trainers for cabin crew procedure training and equipment familiarization, accessible on mobile devices without VR headsets.
• General Courses (e-learning library) Online library of general aviation e-learning courses covering 20+ topics for flight and cabin crew, including Volcanic Ash, Global Reporting Format, Cyber Security in Aviation, EASA Part-IS, and Safety Management Systems. Courses are short, case-based, and SCORM 1.2/2004 compliant for deployment in third-party LMS.
• Technical Courses Online technical aviation courses covering technical training topics for aviation professionals, sold individually, in packages, or as enterprise-wide subscriptions.
• ILPT (ICAO Language Proficiency Test) Authority-approved online English Language Proficiency Test for aviation professionals that complies with ICAO and EASA rules. Flexible online test accessible on all devices, developed by qualified aviation professionals, available to individuals and companies.
• EasyCBT Self-serve computer-based training platform for small airlines and aircraft operators offering a pay-per-enrollment model with 6-month access per enrollment, free setup, quarterly invoicing with usage description, and no long-term contract commitment.
• V360E Authoring Platform E-learning authoring platform (Virtual 360 Editor) that allows flight schools, aircraft operators, and airlines to create their own 360-degree virtual trainers using panoramic imagery and interactive hotspots, enabling in-house content development aligned with operator SOPs.
• Boeing 737 MAX Difference Course Virtual 360-degree cockpit difference training course for pilots transitioning from Boeing 737 NG to MAX variants, covering procedural differences in an interactive mobile-accessible environment without VR equipment.
• Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course Online training course covering the Global Reporting Format (GRF) for flight operations personnel, aligned with EASA and ICAO requirements, designed to be short and to the point with relevant examples.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced aircraft training sessions by 60%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is a global leader in aviation training and simulation, serving airlines, business aviation, and defense. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in crew training that increasingly bundles digital learning with simulator-based programs.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training is a major European pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training organization. It is both a large incumbent competitor and a named customer of Aviation eLearning, illustrating how the company sits in the supply chain of established training groups.
• Jeppesen (a Boeing Company): Jeppesen, now part of Boeing Global Services, provides flight operations, crew scheduling, and digital training content for airlines and operators. It is comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping crew training and procedure content offerings, sold through an enterprise sales motion.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a large, established pilot training organization operating full-flight simulators and crew training programs globally. It is a broad incumbent in the same customer category, with e-learning only as a small part of a much wider training portfolio.

Direct peers

• Avsoft: Avsoft develops aircraft procedure training, general subjects, and e-learning courses sold to airlines, MROs, and flight schools worldwide. It competes head-to-head with Aviation eLearning on cockpit procedure trainers, course libraries, and SCORM delivery to enterprise LMS.
• Sheppard Air: Sheppard Air is a well-known provider of aviation test preparation and computer-based training for pilots, including type-rating and recurrent study guides. It is comparable as a CBT vendor to individual pilots and training organizations in the same niche.
• CPaT Global: CPaT Global provides computer-based training (CBT) for airlines, aircraft operators, and MROs covering crew, ground, and maintenance training. It is the closest direct peer in aviation e-learning, with a similar customer base and curriculum breadth (general, type-rating, and recurrent training).

Regional players

• Pan Am Flight Academy: Pan Am Flight Academy offers pilot type-rating, recurrent, and e-learning training primarily in the Americas. It is comparable in the type-rating and recurrent training category, with a different geographic focus and a more simulator-centric delivery model.

Others

• Pilot John International: Pilot John International distributes aviation training supplies, books, CBT, and crew resource management tools to airlines, flight schools, and individual pilots. Comparable as an aviation training content distributor and ecosystem partner rather than a direct software competitor.
• IFS (Lufthansa Systems / aviation IT): Lufthansa Systems and adjacent aviation IT vendors provide enterprise platforms (operations, crew planning, learning) into the same airline customer base. They are comparable as adjacent technology enablers in aviation digital transformation, with potential partnership or competitive overlap on the LMS and crew training side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviation-elearning
• Instagraminstagram.com/ael_aero
• Xx.com/ael_aero

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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