What Bartolini Air does

Bartolini Air is a privately held group of EASA-certified aviation companies headquartered at Łódź International Airport in central Poland, operating since 2006 from a state-of-the-art general aviation terminal and 500 m² maintenance hangar co-located with the aircraft parking apron. The group is organised under the parent entity BARTOLINI AIR sp. z o.o. with three wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Bartolini Air Regional (EASA AOC charter operations), Bartolini Air Maintenance (Part-145 and Part-M CAMO technical services), and Bartolini Air Simulation (FNPT II simulator development). The company employs 116 people and runs a fleet of approximately 30 Tecnam aircraft (P2006T, P2008JC, P-Mentor, plus one CAP 10C NG aerobatic), four Cessna Citation jets for charter, and EASA-certified FNPT II simulators, supporting 22,000+ flight operations per year from bases at Łódź and Olsztyn-Mazury.

The core commercial offering is end-to-end pilot training delivered under EASA ATO certification, from Private Pilot Licence through integrated Ab Initio to frozen ATPL, including specialised certifications in KSA100, APS MCC, and Advanced UPRT where Bartolini Air was the first ATO in Poland certified. Training is monetised through one-time tuition fees (€83,990 for Ab Initio Integrated in the EU, £53,000 for UK students) with EU pricing benefiting from zero VAT on professional flight training. The flagship commercial product is the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy, an exclusive mentored pathway with conditional job offer and bonded B737 type rating, structured in three gateways (Ab Initio, Gateway 1 for PPL holders, Gateway 2 for CPL holders). Complementary revenue streams include private jet charter (24/7 European and North African service), aircraft sales as authorised dealer for Tecnam and Daher (TBM and Kodiak) in Poland, Part-145 aircraft maintenance, aircraft management with charter revenue integration, and global sales of the proprietary BAS FBXP 0610 FNPT II simulator for Tecnam P2006T Mk. II.

The customer base spans aspiring airline pilots (2,000+ trained across 56 countries since founding), individual PPL candidates, private aircraft owners, charter customers, and enterprise partners including Ryanair (sole approved Central European training partner) and LOT Polish Airlines (recruitment channel). Distribution combines direct sales, EU-funded international promotion (including a 2025 project targeting Germany and the UK and planned Paris Air Show 2027 attendance), the Airline Pilot Club partnership for candidate assessment, and authorised dealer networks for aircraft sales. The e-Bart Moodle-based platform handles student management, bookings, and distance learning, while EU-funded digitisation and internationalisation grants (totalling over PLN 1.6M across three awarded projects) support outbound expansion and process innovation.

Name

Bartolini Air

Legal name

BARTOLINI AIR sp. z o.o.

Website

https://bartoliniair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bartolini Air is a privately held Polish EASA-certified aviation group providing integrated and modular airline pilot training, Ryanair Future Flyer Academy mentored cadets, FNPT II simulator manufacturing, private jet charter, Tecnam/Daher aircraft sales, and Part-145 maintenance from Łódź International Airport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Łódź

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pilot Training Services: EASA-certified flight training programmes including PPL, CPL, ATPL, IR, MEP(L), night VFR, APS MCC, UPRT. Revenue from tuition fees for integrated and modular training pathways. Training available for EU and non-EU students with various pathways including Ryanair Future Flyer Academy.
2. Private Jet Charter: On-demand private charter flights using owned fleet of Cessna Citation CJ1 (3 aircraft) and CJ2 (1 aircraft) jets operating under EASA AOC PL-065. Available 24/7, 365 days per year for European and North African routes.
3. Aircraft Sales: Authorized dealer for Tecnam and Daher (TBM and Kodiak) aircraft in Poland. Revenue from aircraft sales, transaction facilitation, and after-sale support services.
4. Aircraft Maintenance Services: Part-145 and Part-M certified maintenance organisation providing services for Tecnam, Socata TBM, Rotax engines, and Garmin/Avidyne avionics. Serves both own fleet and third-party aircraft at Łódź facility.
5. Aircraft Management: Comprehensive management of private aircraft including crew recruitment, hangaring at Łódź, formalities, and integration with charter AOC for revenue generation when owners are not using aircraft.
6. Flight Simulator Sales and Distribution: Development and sale of FNPT II flight simulators (BAS FBXP 0610) for Tecnam P2006T Mk. II. Includes full support during certification, navigation database updates, and optional extended warranty and backup systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bartolini Air operates the largest EASA-certified pilot training centre in Central Europe, delivering integrated and modular airline pilot training (PPL, CPL, frozen ATPL, IR, MEP/L, Night VFR, APS MCC, UPRT, KSA100) alongside the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy pathway with conditional employment. The group also provides private jet charter via a Cessna Citation fleet, Part-145 aircraft maintenance, authorised Tecnam and Daher aircraft sales in Poland, comprehensive aircraft management, and manufactures the proprietary BAS FBXP 0610 FNPT II flight simulator.

Product overview

Bartolini Air is a group of EASA-certified aviation companies offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation services. The core offering includes flight training (the largest pilot training centre in Central Europe), aircraft maintenance (Part-145/Part-M certified), private jet charter using Cessna Citation jets, aircraft sales (authorized Tecnam and Daher dealer), aircraft management, and FNPT II flight simulator manufacturing. The product portfolio comprises training programmes (PPL, CPL, Frozen ATPL, IR, MEP/L, Night VFR, APS MCC, UPRT), aircraft maintenance services, jet charter operations, simulator products (BAS FBXP 0610), and aircraft sales/management. The flagship partnership is the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy providing direct pathways to airline pilot careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bartolini Air Flight Training EASA-certified integrated and modular airline pilot training services from zero experience to frozen ATPL, including PPL, CPL, ATPL, IR, MEP/L, Night VFR, APS MCC, and UPRT programmes, serving aspiring pilots globally.
• Ryanair Future Flyer Academy Part-sponsored Ryanair-branded training pathway offering integrated Ab Initio, Gateway 1 (for PPL holders), and Gateway 2 (for CPL holders) entry points with a conditional job offer upon enrolment and bonded B737 type rating.
• Bartolini Air Maintenance Part-145 and Part-M certified aircraft maintenance organisation providing technical support for piston and turboprop aircraft, as an authorised service centre for Tecnam, Socata TBM, Rotax engines, and Garmin/Avidyne avionics systems.
• Bartolini Air Regional (Private Jet Charter) EASA AOC-certified private jet charter operations using a fleet of Cessna Citation CJ1 (three aircraft, six seats) and CJ2 (one aircraft, seven seats) jets, available 24/7 for business and private flights across Europe and North Africa.
• Aircraft Sales (Tecnam and Daher dealership) Authorised sales representative of Tecnam (single and twin-engine aircraft) and Daher (TBM 910, TBM 960, Kodiak) in Poland, providing new and used aircraft sales with test flights and after-sales support.
• Aircraft Management Comprehensive private aircraft management including crew recruitment via Compass psychological assessment, hangaring at Łódź International Airport, formalities handling, and integration with charter AOC for revenue generation when aircraft are not in owner use.
• BAS FBXP 0610 FNPT II Flight Simulator EASA-compliant FNPT II flight simulator for Tecnam P2006T Mk. II featuring authentic cockpit replica with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, 220° cylindrical projection visualisation, active force feedback systems, and XPlane 11 simulation platform; sold worldwide to flight schools, airlines, and aviation professionals with certification support.
• Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course EASA-compliant PPL training comprising 45 hours of flight time, theoretical ground school across nine subjects, and skill test, designed as the prerequisite for commercial pilot training.
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Course Professional pilot licence course entitling holders to act as PIC for non-commercial operations or co-pilot in commercial transport, including an IR/CPL Prep Course for airline job preparation.
• Frozen ATPL(A) Ground Course Airline Transport Pilot Licence ground course providing credit for CPL and IR theoretical requirements, using Padpilot materials with over 100 classroom hours and over 800 guided distance learning hours.
• Instrument Rating (IR) Course IFR rating training including 30 hours in FNPT II simulator and 15 hours of dual flight in Tecnam P2006T with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, enabling pilots to fly under instrument conditions.
• Multi-Engine Piston (MEP/L) Rating Multi-engine class rating training using Tecnam P2006T including six hours of flight training covering asymmetric flight techniques and engine failure procedures.
• Night VFR Rating Night visual flight rules rating comprising four hours of theoretical training and five hours of flight time in Tecnam P2008JC, required for VFR flights between sunset and sunrise.
• Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) Multi-crew cooperation training required before type rating in multi-pilot aircraft, comprising 40 hours of simulated flight in a B737-800 FNPT II fixed-base device following real airline SOPs.
• Advanced UPRT (Upset Prevention and Recovery Training) EASA-mandated upset prevention and recovery training comprising five hours of ground school and three hours of flight time on Tecnam P2008JC and CAP10C NG aerobatic aircraft.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 98% pass rate for Ryanair Future Flyer Academy graduates at initial Ryanair assessment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LOT Polish AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 October 2019Recruitment meetings conducted at Bartolini Air for modular and integrated training cadets. Students learn about career paths at Poland's largest airline, demonstrating airline interest in Bartolini Air graduates.
• RyanaircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2019Ryanair approved training partner providing the only mentored pilot training programme in Central and Eastern Europe. The Ryanair Future Flyer Academy (formerly Mentored Programme) offers integrated Ab Initio training with conditional job offer upon enrolment and Boeing 737 type rating. Over 300 pilots expected to be trained over 4 years. Up to 1,000 pilots per year targeted. First cadets already trained according to new EASA requirements.
• TecnamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised sales representative and dealer for Tecnam aircraft in Poland. Bartolini Air is also an authorised service centre for Tecnam in Poland. Fleet consists exclusively of Tecnam aircraft including P2006T, P2008JC, and P-Mentor models.
• Daher (TBM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised dealer for Daher aircraft (TBM 910, TBM 960, and Kodiak) in Poland. Bartolini Air provides sales, maintenance, and technical consultancy for Daher aircraft in the Polish market.
• Airline Pilot Club (APC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with APC established by Captain Andy O'Shea to help aspiring pilots navigate their careers. Candidates registering for APC receive free psychometric assessments, online webinars, and career guidance. Benefits include helping people choose the best flying school and arrange funding.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global leader in pilot training and flight simulation, operating over 50 training centres and a fleet of 300+ simulators. Directly comparable to Bartolini Air's integrated training + simulator manufacturing model, with broader geographic reach and scale.
• FlightSafety International: World's largest professional pilot training organisation (part of Berkshire Hathaway). Overlaps with Bartolini Air in advanced ratings (MCC, UPRT), type rating preparation, and FNPT II/FFS simulation products.

Direct peers

• BAA Training: European ab initio and type rating pilot training group operating in Lithuania (Vilnius) and Spain. Competes head-to-head with Bartolini Air for aspiring airline pilots in Central/Eastern Europe, offering similar integrated ATPL pathways.
• Airways Aviation: European ab initio pilot training group with bases in multiple countries (UK, Spain, France, Italy). Direct competitor for aspiring airline pilot students in Europe; offers integrated ATPL programmes similar to Bartolini Air's flagship course.
• Pan Am International Flight Academy: Provides integrated pilot training, advanced ratings, and simulator-based MCC/UPRT programmes. Overlaps with Bartolini Air's training portfolio and operates its own FNPT II / FTD simulators.
• European Flight Academy (Lufthansa): Lufthansa Group's ab initio pilot training academy operating in Germany and Switzerland. Direct competitor in the European integrated ATPL market and a partner for pilot supply to a major network carrier, mirroring Bartolini Air's Ryanair relationship.
• FTE Jerez (Flight Training Europe): Integrated ATPL training organisation based in Spain, a major competitor for European cadet pilots. Comparable offering and pricing structure to Bartolini Air's Ab Initio programmes.

Emerging players

• OSM Aviation Academy: Norwegian-headquartered pilot training group with integrated ATPL programmes. Competitor in the broader European cadet training market with a similar airline-focused curriculum.
• Skyborne Aviation Academy: UK-based ab initio pilot training academy with airline partnerships. Comparable integrated ATPL pathway offering and similar target customer (cadet pilots seeking airline career entry routes).

Regional players

• Avio Consult / Aeroflight Academy: Central European pilot training organisation competing in the same regional cadet market as Bartolini Air. Overlaps with integrated ATPL, modular training, and flight simulation offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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