We train, finance, and supply the next generation of airline employees.
Problem
Lack of Airline Crew
The aviation industry faces an unprecedented shortage of
- 600.000 pilots
- 700.000 technicians
- 1.000.000 cabin crew
within the next two decades.
Inconsistent Standards
Airlines require standardized, airline-ready curriculum but face fragmented training systems. Many flight schools lack scalable business models and operate with poor efficiency.
Capital Intensive
High training costs create barriers for talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue aviation careers.
Solution
Standardized Fleet
- Single-type fleet: lower maintenance, streamlined training, reduced costs. New Diamond DA20, DA40, DA42 for efficiency.
- Integrated simulator training for enhanced skills and safety
Top-Tier Training
- EASA-compliant training for international qualification readiness.
- ATO founded and operated by former airline pilots.
- Guaranteed excellence: 100% pilot graduation rate.
Capital Efficiency
Strategic location Portugal ensures:
- Year-round favourable weather conditions ensure uninterrupted training.
- Lower cost of living and operations reduces training costs significantly.
Sources: The Lusofly Academy
Business Model
How the Aviation Academy Makes Money
€76,375
Revenue per student
Our comprehensive training programs deliver significant revenue per enrolled pilot candidate.
€26,683
Profit per student
Strong margins ensure sustainable growth and investor returns.
🧑🏼✈️ 35
Break-even students
Only about 3 students per month needed to achieve yearly profitability.
How the Aircraft SPV Makes Money
5%
Annual Percentile
The leasing company captures a consistent return tied to total fleet value.
30%
Government Incentive
Significant year-one tax benefits, then straight-line depreciation over seven years under new German incentive.
8 yrs
Asset Backed Investment
Additional profits from in-house maintenance and strong resale value of the fleet in year eight.
How the Education SPV Makes Money
€1.5B
Targeted AUM
We finance training for 10,000 pilots at €150,000 each.
1,75%
Yield on AUM
Graduates repay over 20 years from future income streams.
20 yrs
Protected Cashflows
Insurance covers default risks: death, illness, unemployment, exam failure
Traction
Lusofly Academy has established strong operational foundations with proven results and regulatory compliance.
Successfully Completing First Course
30+ students enrolled in a comprehensive 2-year program, demonstrating proven demand and operational capability.
Fully Licensed EASA-Approved ATO
Official Approved Training Organisation status ensures regulatory compliance and international recognition.
All Key Staff in Place
Complete regulatory positions filled with experienced professionals, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.
Ready to Scale
Proven operations and compliant infrastructure provide the foundation for rapid expansion and growth.
Scaling Strategy
Airline & Agency Partnerships
Build pipelines and agreements with airlines and recruiters to secure jobs for graduates.
International Recruitment Campaign
Attract students from pilot-shortage countries using Portugal’s weather, low costs, and EASA license.
Attractive Financing Model
Offer income-share and flexible plans to remove financial barriers and attract diverse talent.
Use of Funds
€3M
Private Equity
The equity capital is required to launch the platform, supporting a €15 million deployment of which 80% is funded by bank financing secured against real assets.
Vehicle
Investment Terms
Investor participates via a German SPV that owns aviation assets. Investor receives secured returns from leasing income, later stage pilot loan repayments and aircraft resale values.
Vision
We build an integrated aviation ecosystem that captures value across all verticals – delivering maximum capital efficiency. We like to call it The World’s First Aviation Bank.
Addendum
Our Unfair Advantage
Competitors' Landscape
1. Avia Solutions Group A vertically integrated aviation holding with training, MRO, leasing, ACMI, staffing, and more — a mature, diversified ecosystem (Wikipedia).
2. BAA Training Aviation Academy Large-scale EASA ATO providing ab-initio training, type ratings, multiple simulators — but focused solely on training, not fully asset-backed finance/leasing .
3. Brookfield Aviation International UK-based service provider offering leasing, training, recruitment, and finance — broad, but not a single integrated fund-backed ecosystem (flyjetaccess.com).
💡 Bottom Line:
Yes, there are established players with vertical capabilities — but no one combines fleet-backed leasing, pilot financing, training, MRO, resale, and AUM growth under an asset-backed fund/SPV structure like we do.
We genuinely are shaping the world’s first aviation bank — turning planes into capital-efficient, revenue-generating assets across the full lifecycle.
Icons Who Trusted Us In The Air
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