Excellentia Airline Academy is rapidly expanding its fleet with Sling NGT aircraft powered by the Rotax 912 iS, reinforcing a clear shift toward modern, efficient flight training operations.

With approximately 30 aircraft currently in operation — including five Sling NGTs — and a target of reaching 100 aircraft within the next 18 months, the academy is standardising on the Sling/Rotax platform to support its growth.

The decision is driven by the tangible advantages of the Rotax 912 iS in a training environment:

• Significantly lower fuel burn compared to legacy engines
• Fast maintenance turnaround and high serviceability
• Reliable starting and operation thanks to fuel injection
• Modern engine management aligned with current aviation technology

In high-utilisation flight school operations, these benefits translate directly into more aircraft availability, lower operating costs, and a better overall training experience.

As more academies look to scale efficiently while modernising their fleets, Excellentia’s expansion highlights the growing role of Rotax-powered aircraft in shaping the future of pilot training.

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