Malta-based Academy 147 has opened a new 11,722-sq-ft training center in Munich, Germany, that will complement the company’s existing training facility in Malta. Academy 147 started offering EASA Part 147 approved maintenance training courses in 2014 and now holds EASA and GCAA 147 approvals. At present, the company is approved to offer B1 and/or B2 theoretical and practical elements, as well as general familiarization training on business aircraft including those from Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon and Hawker.

The company touts its location as a benefit for Europe-based clients, who might traditionally have traveled to the U.S. for training. “Operationally, we have developed a wonderful team as diverse as can be. We speak multiple languages and hail from many different cultural backgrounds. This really reflects the nature of the aviation industry."

In addition, said managing director Andy Trinchero, "We have a 'hands-on' approach to training. We don’t use artificial training environments. When you come to our type courses, you can expect to work with real tools in a real maintenance environment.”