atair aerospace

Name

atair aerospace

Legal name

Thompson Flight School

Website

https://atairaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Flight training services
• Pilot license training
• Aviation education
• Flight simulator training
• Commercial pilot training

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Training Services: The company generates revenue through providing flight training services including PPL (Private Pilot License) training, CPL (Commercial Pilot License) training, multi-engine retraining, engineering staff training, and simulator-based training. Training is conducted using the school's aircraft fleet and simulator facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Atair Aerospace operates Atair Flight School (legally Thompson Flight School), an EASA-approved flight training organization that delivers Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL(A)/IR), pilot type/class retraining, and Part-66/147/145 engineering staff training. Training combines theoretical instruction, Diamond flight simulator sessions, and practical flight time on a multi-type fleet of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft at its base aerodrome in Ukraine.

Product overview

Atair Flight School is a flight training organization providing comprehensive aviation education through a multi-product portfolio. The core offering is flight training for private pilot license (PPL) and commercial pilot license (CPL) programs, supplemented by specialized retraining courses for pilots transitioning to new aircraft types. The school operates a Diamond Flight Simulator for simulation training alongside actual flight instruction on a diverse fleet including Cessna 172M, Piper PA34 Seneca II, Diamond aircraft, Enstrom 480 B, Robinson 44, and Agusta A109 E helicopters. Additional services include engineering staff training (Part 66/147/145 compliant) and introductory flight experiences. The training follows EASA/FCL regulations (Regulation 1178/2011) and operates from their base aerodrome in Ukraine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atair Flight School (PPL Training Program) Entry-level flight training program for adults (typically aged 17-18+) who hold a Class 2 medical certificate and want to fly an aircraft for personal pleasure; leads to the PPL credential under FCL PART-FCL.
• CPL(A)/IR Training (Commercial Pilot License) Rigorous theoretical and flight training program that brings students to the competence required for safe commercial flight on single- and multi-engine aircraft, including instrument, night, and airline operations, resulting in a CPL(A)/IR license.
• Pilot Retraining to Class/Type Full theoretical and practical retraining course that enables licensed pilots to successfully master a new aircraft type or class and build strong practical aircraft handling and piloting skills.
• Engineering Staff Training (Part-66/147/145) Theoretical and practical training for engineering and technical personnel conducted in accordance with ICAO standards under Part 66, 147, and 145 for aircraft maintenance and engineering roles.
• Diamond Flight Simulator Session High-fidelity flight simulator session service for pilot training that allows instructors and students to master aircraft handling skills in extreme situations and all weather conditions.
• One Day in Flight School Experience Gift-certificate introductory experience that lets families and individuals spend a day closer to aviation and become familiar with flight school operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• PPL training takes approximately a few months with 48 hours of flight practice
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Direct peers

• BAA Training: Lithuania-based EASA-approved flight training organization operating integrated and standalone pilot training programs across Europe. Most direct functional peer to Atair given its EASA-aligned multi-base pilot training model serving international students.
• Airways Aviation: European flight training group with multiple EASA-approved campuses delivering integrated ATPL, CPL, and PPL programs. Comparable to Atair in targeting international students with EASA-aligned credentials and multi-aircraft-type fleet operations.
• Egnatia Aviation: Greece-based EASA-approved flight school offering integrated ATPL, CPL, and type rating training. Comparable to Atair as a regional European flight school serving aspiring commercial pilots under EASA PART-FCL frameworks.
• Flight Training Europe (FTE): Spain-based EASA-approved integrated ATPL training organization. Directly comparable to Atair as a European flight school delivering EASA-aligned pilot training to international cohorts.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global aviation training leader providing pilot training, simulator-based instruction, and aviation services across commercial, business, and helicopter segments. Comparable to Atair through its full-spectrum flight training and simulator capabilities, though at vastly larger scale.
• FlightSafety International: Major incumbent in professional aviation training with extensive simulator-based and type-rating programs. Comparable to Atair through flight training and simulator offerings, but operates at a global enterprise scale rather than a single aerodrome.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: European aviation training subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, delivering pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training under EASA standards. Comparable to Atair through EASA-aligned pilot and engineering training, but at corporate/airline-sponsored scale.

Emerging players

• Epic Flight Academy: US-based Part 141 flight school training PPL through ATP students on a diverse fixed-wing fleet. Comparable to Atair in delivering multi-program flight training with a multi-type fleet, though operating under FAA rather than EASA framework.
• Aerosim Flight Academy: US flight academy offering integrated ATP, CPL, and type rating programs alongside simulator training. Comparable to Atair through its full-pipeline pilot training model and use of advanced simulators.

Regional players

• Global Aviation Training Group (GATG): Eastern European flight training provider with EASA approvals operating across multiple CIS-adjacent jurisdictions. Comparable to Atair given overlapping regional student catchment and EASA-aligned credentials in the post-Soviet aviation training market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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