Aéroclub de la Brie

What Aéroclub de la Brie does

Aéroclub de la Brie is a French non-profit flying club (association loi 1901) founded in 1984, headquartered at Hangar 43, Darse B, Aérodrome de Lognes-Emerainville, approximately 20 minutes from central Paris. Originally established as Aéroclub de Sucy en Brie, the club was rebranded and relocated in 1990 under the presidency of Eric Escalier, growing into a recognized flight school serving the Île-de-France region. The club serves aspiring pilots (from age 17), licensed pilots pursuing advanced ratings, and aviation enthusiasts through discovery flights.

The club operates a fleet of more than 10 piston-engine aircraft ranging from two-seat Cessna 152 trainers (134€/hour) to six-seat turbocharged Cessna T210N Centurion (353€/hour) and twin-engine Piper PA30 Twin Comanche (390€/hour), including the rare pressurized Cessna FT337 GP Push-Pull. Training programs span LAPL, PPL, Night VFR qualification, Instrument Rating (IR — provided under ATO authorization), and aircraft-variant qualifications (VP/RU, Turbo). The fleet is equipped with Sensenich variable-pitch propellers achieving 50% noise reduction at takeoff and 12% fuel reduction in cruise, and is classified under the CALIPSO noise-rating system (training aircraft rated CALIPSO A). Theoretical ground school is provided free of charge as part of membership.

Commercially, the club derives revenue from three streams: usage-based aircraft rental by the hour, professional flight instruction across its license and qualification catalog, and recurring membership under the association loi 1901 framework. Pricing is published and transparent across the fleet. Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on word-of-mouth, member referrals, social events (barbecues, first-solo celebrations), and an informational website, with booking handled through the Aerogest reservation system. The club is affiliated with the Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA), which provides subsidies for pilots under 21. In April 2022 it signed a noise-reduction charter with residents bordering the aerodrome, formalizing its eco-responsible positioning.

Name

Aéroclub de la Brie

Legal name

Aéroclub de la Brie

Website

https://aeroclubdelabrie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aéroclub de la Brie is a French non-profit flying club founded in 1984 at Lognes-Emerainville aerodrome near Paris, providing flight training (LAPL, PPL, IR, variant qualifications) and aircraft rental from a 10+ aircraft fleet to aspiring pilots, licensed pilots, and aviation enthusiasts in the Île-de-France region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lognes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Training: Revenue from providing flight instruction for various licenses and qualifications including LAPL, PPL, VFR-Night, IR, and aircraft variants (VP/RU, Turbo). Training is conducted by certified instructors with theoretical courses provided free of charge.
2. Aircraft Rental: Hourly rental of club aircraft to members. Pricing varies by aircraft type from 134€/hour for Cessna 152 to 390€/hour for twin-engine Piper PA30. Members pay per flight hour based on aircraft used.
3. Club Membership: Association loi 1901 with membership providing access to fleet, instruction, community events, and organized trips. Young pilots under 21 may benefit from subsidies through Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA) affiliation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aéroclub de la Brie is a non-profit flying club (association loi 1901) operating at Lognes-Emerainville aerodrome near Paris, providing pilot license training from beginner (LAPL, PPL) to advanced qualifications (Instrument Rating, Night Qualification, VP/RU, Turbo variants), alongside hourly aircraft rental to members through a diverse fleet of 10+ piston-engine aircraft ranging from 2-seat trainers to 6-seat pressurized twin-engine planes. Members benefit from included theoretical instruction, an eco-responsible fleet (CALIPSO A-classified with noise-reduction propellers), and an active community with organized international flying trips.

Product overview

Aéroclub de la Brie is a non-profit flying club (association loi 1901) founded in 1984, providing flight training and aircraft rental services. The club operates a unique fleet ranging from two-seat Cessna 152 trainers to six-seat turbocharged aircraft, including rare aircraft like the Cessna FT337 GP Push-Pull. Training programs include LAPL, PPL, night flight qualification (QVN), instrument rating (IR), and various aircraft type qualifications (VP/RU, Turbo). The fleet spans budget-friendly trainers (Cessna 152 at 134€/hour) to travel aircraft capable of long-distance flights (Cessna T210N Centurion, Piper PA30 Twin Comanche), with hourly rates ranging from 134 to 390 euros depending on aircraft type.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LAPL Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of VFR flights cancelled due to weather - IR training enables nearly 100% completion rate on equipped aircraft
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliation to the French Aeronautical Federation. Through this partnership, young pilots under 21 years can access subsidies for their training. The FFA affiliation also provides legitimacy and connection to the broader French aviation community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Canadian-headquartered aviation training and simulation leader serving commercial airlines and business aviation. Relevant as a broad incumbent in flight training, though operating at vastly larger scale and focused on professional pilot pipelines.
• ATP Flight School: US-based professional pilot training chain with a large multi-aircraft fleet. Comparable as a structured flight training operation, though focused on airline-oriented commercial pilot certification rather than recreational PPL.
• FlightSafety International: Global professional flight training organization operating a network of training centers. Comparable as a flight training provider, though focused on commercial pilots and advanced simulator-based training rather than recreational private pilot licenses.
• L3Harris Airline Academy: Major aviation training provider with extensive pilot training programs. Comparable as a flight training industry participant with structured curriculum and fleet operations, though at commercial scale serving airline customers.

Emerging players

• Pan Am International Flight Academy: Aviation training academy providing pilot and crew training. Comparable as a flight training operator with multi-fleet offerings, though oriented toward airline and crew training rather than private pilot membership.
• Epic Flight Academy: Flight training academy offering PPL and beyond, with a growing fleet. Comparable as a flight school with private-to-professional training pathway, though based in the US and structured as a for-profit rather than a flying club.

Direct peers

• Aéroclub de Paris: Paris-based flying club offering private pilot training and aircraft rental in the same metropolitan market as Aéroclub de la Brie. Closest direct comparable in terms of membership model, fleet composition (general aviation trainers), and LAPL/PPL/IR training offerings.

Regional players

• ENAC (École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile): France's national aviation university providing initial pilot training and ratings. Operates in the same regulatory environment and trains similar pilot populations, though as a government institution focused on commercial pilot production rather than recreational aeroclub membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a%C3%A9roclub-de-la-brie

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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