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GFS acquisition tops up Sevenair's training and maintenance
The acquisition will enable Sevenair to provide greater value to students, employees and industry partners. And by integrating GFS's maintenance capabilities, it can ensure the condition of its fleet.
The Ponte de Sôr hangar.

SevenAir Academy, headquartered at Cascais airport in Portugal, has successfully completed the acquisition of Global Flight School (GFS), based in Ponte de Sôr. Thus the academy further solidifies its position as a premier flight school and enhances its maintenance capabilities to offer a comprehensive aviation training experience.

This acquisition combines expertise, resources and a shared commitment to excellence in aviation education.

CEO Carlos Amaro says: "This acquisition represents a significant milestone for us as we expand our reach and reinforce our commitment to delivering unparalleled aviation training. The synergies between SevenAir Academy and GFS will enable us to provide greater value to our students, employees and industry partners."

It also strengthens SevenAir Academy's maintenance capabilities and enables it to maintain a robust fleet of training aircraft.

"We are excited about the new opportunities this acquisition brings" adds Amaro. "By integrating GFS' maintenance capabilities, we can ensure the impeccable condition of our aircraft fleet, providing a safe and dependable training environment for our students. This strategic move aligns with our long term vision of establishing SevenAir Academy as the preferred choice for aspiring aviators worldwide."