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ATR-72 at Skellefteå Airport

2025-04-09

We are happy to see the ATR-72 at Skellefteå Airport – one of the world’s most fuel-efficient regional aircraft. SAS, in this photo operated by Braathens, strengthens Sweden’s domestic infrastructure by providing high accessibility across the national air network. Reliable domestic air travel is crucial for connecting people, businesses, and regions – from north to […]

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Dinner with His Majesty the King

2025-03-24

This week, our Accountable Manager, Johan Norberg, had the great honor of being invited by His Majesty the King to the annual representation dinner at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The event brought together specially invited guests from Swedish business, academia, politics, and sports. With a background as a commercial pilot, senior examiner, and flight […]

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Vaasa Airshow

2024-06-16

We visited our neighbouring country Finland and the Vaasa Airshow which was a well-attended event with pilots, aircraft and visitors from all over the Nordic region. Together with our Finnish students, we met many curios people who were interested in our training and the exciting things that happen in sustainable aviation in Skellefteå.  

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New DA42

2023-09-15

Our brand new DA42 has arrived in Skellefteå! Welcome SE-MNJ, equipped with G1000 NXi glass cockpit with an integrated 3-axis GFC700 autopilot and TKS de-icing system. We believe this is the perfect aircraft for our students as they enter the multi-engine phase of their training.  

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Our first P2010 tdi has landed

2023-07-04

Our first new Tecnam p2010tdi is finally home – The first one in Scandinavia!   The P2010 TDI is a modern, high-wing, fuel-efficient aircraft equipped with Continental CD170 (170 hp) and Garmin G1000Nxi with integrated autopilot GFC700. We are happy to work with Tecnam Aircraft who have a clear commitment to sustainability and innovation for […]

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Formation Flights with Pipistrel

2023-06-10

On 10 June, Sweden´s first ever formation flight by electric aircraft was made! The pilots are our head of training Johan Norberg and our safety manager Tobias Hagstadius. They flew together over Skellefteå airport with an audience of about 5000 people.

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Expanding fleet

2023-02-09

New aeroplane! GFA has ordered two brand new Tecnam P2010 TDI and has an option for three more for 2024. The P2010 TDI is a modern, high-wing, fuel-efficient aircraft equipped with Continental CD170 (170 hp) and Garmin G1000Nxi with integrated autopilot GFC700. The P2010 TDI has the longest range and lowest fuel consumption of the […]

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We have invested in a brand new DA42-VI

2022-11-29

Good news! We have invested in a brand new DA42-VI (2023) New Generation! Its impressive fuel efficiency and TKS de-icing system makes it an ideal advanced trainer at Green Flight Academy. The DA42 has 4 seats, convenient access, panoramic canopy and a G1000 NXi glass cockpit with an integrated 3-axis GFC700 autopilot and yaw damper […]

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