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Top 25 Aviation academies and institutes worldwide

Name: Aviation academies and institutes worldwide
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026 3,427 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 3,427 aviation academies and institutes worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 57,816 professional contacts across them, including 10,669 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and New Delhi the largest hub.

This list covers aviation academies and institutes worldwide, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 30, 2026. Country and city lists for aviation academies and institutes follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 30, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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The 25 largest aviation academies and institutes worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 3,427 aviation academies and institutes worldwide, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to aviation academies and institutes: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Flightsafety International	Partial evidence	Columbus, OH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,379 contacts →
	Partial evidence “FlightSafety International is aviation’s gold standard for elite training, innovative flight simulation devices, and ultra-high-definition visual systems.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
2	ATP Flight School	Indirect evidence	Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	n/a	1,348 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For over 40 years, ATP Flight School has been a leading provider of professional flight training at locations nationwide.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
3	ARX Aerospace And Defense	Partial evidence	Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	332 contacts →
	Partial evidence “ARX Aerospace and Defense, formerly known as Aviation Australia Riyadh College (AARC) is a world-class training organization which was established to support the development and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
4	Skyborne	Indirect evidence	Staverton, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	293 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Skyborne is a global modern airline training academy headquartered at Gloucestershire Airport in the UK, with additional training facilities in Vero Beach, Florida, US and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
5	Saudia Academy	Partial evidence	Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	241 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (PSAA) is an aviation training academy based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
6	Aeroguard Flight Training Center	Indirect evidence	Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	239 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “AeroGuard Flight Training Center is THE Commercial Pilot School, training and preparing future commercial airline pilots for careers at the world’s leading airlines.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
7	American Flyers	Indirect evidence	Addison, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	237 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Flight training "Specialists" since 1939.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
8	Epic Flight Academy	Partial evidence	New Smyrna Beach, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	236 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Our mission is to provide exceptional training to aspiring aviation professionals through innovative technology and instruction in a safe and timely manner.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
9	Hillsboro Aero Academy	Indirect evidence	Hillsboro, OR, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	230 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Hillsboro Aero Academy, is one of the largest airplane and helicopter training schools in the United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
10	Aviation Australia	Partial evidence	Brisbane International Airport, AustraliaHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	224 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Aviation Australia is a world class, registered training organisation, established by the Queensland State Government in 2001 to support the development and growth of aviation and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
11	Phoenix East Aviation	Partial evidence	Daytona Beach, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	209 contacts →
	Partial evidence “A nationally accredited flight school in Florida, Phoenix East Aviation pilot training programs prepares you to become an airline pilot.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
12	Airways Aviation	Strong evidence	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	204 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Airways Aviation is the largest privately owned group of aviation academies in the world, offering a wide range of courses: Airline Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance, Cabin Crew…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
13	Ftejerez	Partial evidence	Jerez De La Frontera, SpainHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	195 contacts →
	Partial evidence “With more than 30 years at the forefront of aviation training in Europe and more than graduated pilots and well over 200 air traffic controllers, FTEJerez has established itself…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
14	Redbird Aviation	Indirect evidence	Dwarka, IndiaHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	181 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “If your dream is flying, our first class training program can help you get your journey off the ground.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
15	Simaero	Indirect evidence	Roissy-En-France, FranceHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	154 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Simaero is a world-leading provider of pilot training on full-flight simulators and simulation engineering solutions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
16	EJ Escola DE Aeronáutica	Partial evidence	Itápolis, BrazilHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	154 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in EJ Aviation Flight School has gained recognition as the finest flight training center throughout Latin America.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
17	FSTC	Indirect evidence	Gurgaon, IndiaHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	154 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Offering Complete Pilot Program FSTC Flying School is the latest venture initiated with a vision of providing comprehensive pilot training services to budding Flyers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
18	Emirates CAE Flight Training	Indirect evidence	Garhoud, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	152 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT), the joint venture between CAE and Emirates Airlines, provides world-class pilot and maintenance technician training to commercial airlines…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
19	Mermoz Academy	Indirect evidence	Tours, FranceHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	143 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “MERMOZ ACADEMY, l’histoire continue en 2026… MERMOZ ACADEMY, the story goes on in 2026… Partenaire avec l'ENAC 🤝 Issue du rapprochement des deux sociétés APA Training et de…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
20	Coast Flight Training	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	142 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “THE COAST FLIGHT TRAINING EXPERIENCE At Coast Flight Training, we are here to ensure your success!” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
21	Thrust Flight	Partial evidence	Addison, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	139 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Elevate your aviation aspirations with Thrust Flight - where our mission is to train the best pilots in the nation.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
22	Iata Training	Partial evidence	Geneva - 15 Airport, SwitzerlandHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	501-1,000	138 contacts →
	Partial evidence “As the Training division of IATA (the International Air Transport Association), we train thousands of aviation professionals and businesses each year with a commitment to…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
23	FLYBY	Partial evidence	Burgos And Logroño, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	131 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Excellence in Flight Training FlyBy Aviation Academy is a leading airline pilot training organization dedicated to developing the next generation of professional pilots, from…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
24	AIR Arabia Academy	Partial evidence	Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	127 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in 2007, Air Arabia Academy (Formerly T3 Aviation Academy) is an all-encompassing 360° training and educational organisation that is home to the largest and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
25	Leadership In Flight Training Academy	Partial evidence	Indianapolis, IN, United StatesHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	122 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy is a U.S-based commercial aviation pilot training school owned by Republic Airways Holdings Inc.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: aviation academies and institutes. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names aviation academies and institutes.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of aviation academies and institutes, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name aviation academies and institutes. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Aviation academies and institutes worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 30, 2026

18.5%Verified-email coverage

16.9Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

1.6%Largest-city concentration · New Delhi

Sep 30, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

1,400

11-50

1,361

51-200

433

201-500

107

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among aviation academies and institutes, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for aviation academies and institutes are linked below.
What qualifies: Companies worldwide whose own description of what they do matches “aviation academies and institutes”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names aviation academies and institutes), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among aviation academies and institutes, and records with no verified work email.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 10,669 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 30, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Aviation academies and institutes by location

15 lists · largest first

Every Aviation academies and institutes list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names aviation academies and institutes, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many aviation academies and institutes are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 3,427 aviation academies and institutes worldwide as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Flightsafety International, headquartered in Columbus, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which country has the most aviation academies and institutes?

The United States leads with 759 companies, followed by India (516) and Brazil (140). Every aviation academies and institutes list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most aviation academies and institutes?

New Delhi leads with 54 headquartered companies, followed by Bangalore (34) and Mumbai (32).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

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How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 30, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.