E-Flight Notices

In 2021, the KLM Flight Academy (KFA) announced on its 75th anniversary to focus on the most sustainable flight training possible. An important first step was conducting a trial in which KFA students, as part of their training, took several...
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April 28th Friedrichshafen - Dutch sustainable aviation start-up E-Flight announced close cooperation with German sustainable aircraft manufacturer Flight Design. E-Flight will become an importer and dealer for The Netherlands and The Dutch Antilles. They will also work closely together on flight simulator...
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Ruben Fürste (examiner), Edwin van Voorthuizen (private pilot), Eelke Monsma (instructor)Teuge 20 April 2022 - Edwin van Voorthuizen is the first pilot in the world to have obtained his pilot's license in an electric aircraft (the Pipistrel Velis Electro). This took place...
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Ruben Fürste (examiner), Edwin van Voorthuizen (private pilot), Eelke Monsma (instructor)Teuge 20th April 2022 - Dutchman Edwin van Voorthuizen is the first pilot in the world who received his pilot license with an electric plane (the Pipistrel Velis Electro). This took...
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At E-Flight we fly cleaner, quieter, and in the newest aircraft. That's our claim to fame. 'Cleaner' is easy to explain. Our airplanes do not emit CO2 because we fly on batteries. 'The newest aircraft' is also achievable, as many...
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High-end hangar Skydeck changes name and purpose. Europe's first electric flight school E-Flight Academy and maintenance company Hangar One have joined forces and are the new owners of Skydeck at Teuge Airport (Apeldoorn area). The high-end hangar and event venue...
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The Dutch startup E-Flight launched the first electric flight school in Europe in Teuge last year. In July of this year, E-Flight will open its first electric flight school on the island of Bonaire. E-Flight sees endless possibilities and collaborations...
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Around E-Flight, we are gathering a team of ambassadors. They help spread our story from their knowledge and expertise. Maxine is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable future for Dutch aviation. Her motto is: 'Not talking, but doing!.' Which doesn't mean she doesn't like to talk... We had an extensive conversation with her about motivations, goals, and dreams. Fasten your seatbelts!
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(Press release via KLM Flight Academy in collaboration with E-Flight Academy) Eelde - September 22, 2021 The KLM Flight Academy (formerly Rijksluchtvaartschool) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Today, the flight school is reflecting on this milestone. Not only by...
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Every two weeks we introduce you to someone from the E-Flight Academy Team. This time it's our super experienced instructor Peter! He started out as an F16 pilot and has been with KLM Cityhopper for 14 years. E-Flight Academy was the perfect solution for him to do what he loves in a responsible way.