Lufthansa Aviation Training

Name

Lufthansa Aviation Training

Legal name

Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH

Website

https://lufthansa-aviation-training.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ), Aviation Security (AVSEC) Training (BPAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Aviation training services
• Pilot type rating training
• Cabin crew training
• Flight simulation training
• Safety emergency training

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pilot Training Services: Comprehensive pilot training including type ratings, recurrent training, wet/dry training, ab initio training, helicopter training, and military pilot training. Revenue generated from training fees charged to airlines, military organizations, and private individuals.
2. Safety & Emergency Training: Safety and emergency procedure training for cockpit and cabin crews, including open seminars and VR-based training options
3. Hospitality Training: Service and hospitality training for cabin crews including initial training, conversion training, first class training, and senior cabin crew member training
4. Human Factors Training: CRM and human factors training for cockpit crew, cabin crew, and non-aviation professionals
5. Training Device Rental: Rental of aircraft tools and maintenance equipment to airlines and aviation companies
6. Simulator Flights: Commercial simulator flight experiences for private individuals in full flight simulators
7. Event Locations: Venue rental for corporate events, celebrations, and conferences in training center facilities
8. Business Training Sessions: Leadership, decision-making, business etiquette, and first aid training for corporate clients through A2B partnership
9. Aviation Training Consulting: Consulting services for ATO development, CBTA, EBT implementation, and digital training solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lufthansa Aviation Training provides professional aviation training services for cockpit and cabin crews, including type ratings, recurrent training, ab initio pilot training, safety and emergency procedure training, hospitality training, and human factors training. It operates one of Europe's largest fleets of full flight simulators (over 50) along with emergency training devices, cabin mock-ups, and VR-based Virtual Procedure Training. It sells directly to commercial airlines, military organizations, and corporate clients, and offers consumer-facing simulator flight experiences and fear-of-flying seminars to private individuals.

Product overview

Lufthansa Aviation Training operates as a comprehensive aviation training ecosystem with multiple interconnected product lines. The core offerings center on pilot training (including ab initio through recurrent training), safety & emergency training, hospitality training, and human factors training. The company operates nearly 200 training devices including over 50 full flight simulators, emergency training devices, service training devices, and a Virtual Reality Hub. Additional specialized programs include Flight Operations Academy for operations control center staff, Aviation Training Consulting, and medical training (Doctor on Board). Consumer-facing products include Simulator Flights, Fear-of-Flying Seminars, and Event/Workshop Venues. The company also provides supporting services through E-Registration/MySIM digital platform, Travel Services, and Aircraft Tool Rental. Under the European Flight Academy brand, the company bundles flight schools of the Lufthansa Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• European Flight Academy (EFA): Brand under which Lufthansa Aviation Training bundles the flight schools of the Lufthansa Group.

Products and services

• Pilot Training Comprehensive pilot training programs including wet and dry training, aircraft training, helicopter training, ab initio pilot training, type ratings, recurrent training & checking, and air operator-related training modules. Designed for cockpit crews of commercial airlines, military pilots, and private pilots.
• Safety & Emergency Training Safety and emergency procedure training for cockpit and cabin crews using emergency simulators, cabin mock-ups, and VR-based training. Includes open seminars for cockpit and cabin crews focusing on realistic stress and disruption scenarios.
• Hospitality Training Service and hospitality training programs for cabin crews including initial hospitality training, conversion training, first class hospitality, and senior cabin crew member training, delivered using service training devices and cabin mock-ups.
• Human Factors Training Human factors and crew resource management (CRM) training for cockpit crew, cabin crew, and non-aviation professionals, focused on understanding human performance and limitations to improve safety and success.
• Flight Operations Academy Specialized training for Operations Control Center staff including Flight Operations Officers, crew planners, controllers, and flight operations engineers, tailored to specific airline operations.
• Aviation Training Consulting Consulting services for aviation training organizations covering CBTA, Evidence-Based Training (EBT) implementation, Instructor Standardization, FSTD Data Integration, and Digital ATO development support.
• License-Relevant Training for Private Individuals Type rating training and license-relevant courses for private pilots not employed by airlines, offered in partnership with approved EASA training organizations using Lufthansa Aviation Training simulators.
• Simulator Flights Experience flights in full motion flight simulators for private individuals, offering short-haul, medium-haul, long-haul, and megaliner aircraft experiences available at training centers in Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Essen, Vienna, and Zurich.
• Fear-of-Flying Seminar Two-day seminar helping individuals overcome fear of flying using airline expertise, psychology, and proven techniques, delivered at Lufthansa Aviation Training centers.
• Doctor on Board One-day seminar for physicians on emergency medical care aboard aircraft, covering aviation physiology, legal aspects, onboard medical equipment, and BLS-AED training, offered in Zurich, Munich, and Frankfurt with CME credit accreditation.
• Aircraft Tool Rental Rental service for aircraft maintenance tools and test equipment, including flight controls and landing gear equipment, supplied to airlines and aviation maintenance providers.
• Event Locations Event venue rental at six training center locations in Germany and Austria, offering aviation-themed settings for corporate events, celebrations, and conferences. Booking and logistics handled through PRO TOURA partner.
• Workshop Locations Seminar and conference room rentals at training centers in Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, and Zurich with aviation-themed ambiance and full technical equipment.
• A2B Business Training Sessions Leadership, decision-making, and business skills seminars for corporate clients applying airline training methods to professional development, delivered through a partnership with A2B.
• Human Factors Academy Specialized sub-brand offering human factors training programs for non-aviation industries, extending Lufthansa Aviation Training's airline expertise in human performance and safety to corporate and other sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• First airline group globally to receive Boeing 777-9 Full-Flight Simulator
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ASEC (American Simulation and Education Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025US-based training partner for German Navy P-8A Poseidon training program; LAT provides Boeing 737 Type Rating while ASEC handles advanced P-8A qualification training
• Swiss Air Force (Schweizer Luftwaffe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Exclusive training partnership extended until 2030 for military pilot training including frozen ATPL program with theory instruction, multi-engine training on DA42, and MCC course conducted entirely in Switzerland
• AirbuscoreTechnology or Integration · 22 July 2025Two-year strategic collaboration to develop and operationalize Airbus Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT) software for use in pilot training programs within Lufthansa Group
• Brussels AirlinesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Launch customer for Virtual Procedure Training (VR) within Lufthansa Group; first to use VR as integral part of A320 Type Rating authority-approved training program
• CAEcoreTechnology or IntegrationSimulator manufacturer providing state-of-the-art full flight simulators including Boeing 777-9; CAE manufactured the first 777-9 FFS delivered to an airline group
• TFC KäuferminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved EASA Part-FCL training organization providing license-relevant flight training for private individuals using LAT simulators; offers recurrent training and checks
• Cockpit4uminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEASA-approved training organization (ATO.DE.087) offering type ratings and specialized training using LAT simulators; provides CCQ, differences training, and train-the-trainer programs
• PRO TOURAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent management partner handling venue bookings and corporate event logistics at six training center locations in Germany and Austria
• A2BminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness training partner delivering leadership, decision-making, and professional development seminars using aviation training methodologies
• ProFlightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner handling booking and operations for consumer simulator flight experiences at LAT training centers

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CAE: CAE is the world's largest pure-play civil aviation training company, operating the largest global network of full-flight simulators and providing pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training across 50+ locations. CAE is LAT's most direct global competitor in airline pilot training and supplied the Boeing 777-9 FFS delivered to LAT.
• OSM Aviation Academy: OSM Aviation Academy is a Norway-headquartered pilot training provider offering integrated ATPL and type rating programs across European bases. It is comparable to LAT's ab initio and type rating business serving both individual cadets and airline contracts.
• BAA Training: BAA Training is a Lithuania-based aviation training group operating multiple full-flight simulators across European locations, offering ab initio, type rating, and recurrent pilot training to commercial airlines. BAA competes directly with LAT in European pilot type rating and recurrent training markets.
• Airways Aviation: Airways Aviation is a multi-base European flight training group operating ab initio and type rating programs across several countries. It competes with LAT's European Flight Academy sub-brand and offers integrated airline pilot training pathways to commercial carriers.
• Pan Am International Flight Academy: Pan Am International Flight Academy is a US-based aviation training provider operating a large fleet of full-flight simulators and offering type rating, recurrent, and ab initio pilot training to airlines and government customers. It is comparable to LAT as a multi-fleet, multi-customer training operator serving both commercial and military clients.

Broad incumbents

• Boeing Flight Services: Boeing Flight Services is the OEM-backed pilot and maintenance training arm of Boeing, providing type rating and recurrent training for Boeing aircraft families globally. As a broad incumbent with embedded OEM curriculum authority, it overlaps with LAT's Boeing 737/777 type rating and recurrent training business.
• Airbus Flight Academy: Airbus Flight Academy is the OEM-backed pilot training arm of Airbus, providing ab initio cadet training and type rating programs across multiple European bases. As a broad incumbent leveraging Airbus's OEM relationship (the same relationship that drives LAT's VR co-development), it is an adjacent competitor to LAT's pilot training franchise.

Emerging players

• Loft Dynamics: Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland) builds VR-based full-flight simulators certified by EASA and FAA, focused initially on helicopters with expansion into fixed-wing. As a VR-native training equipment entrant, it is an emerging competitor to traditional FFS-heavy training providers like LAT and could pressure the economic life of physical simulator assets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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