At GreyBird Pilot Academy, we are pleased to confirm the opening of a new base in Oslo, Norway in early 2026, with operations expected to commence in February.
The opening of the Norwegian base represents an important step in the development of a fully integrated Nordic platform for pilot training, closely aligned with airline requirements and future capacity needs.
The expansion into Norway is a natural continuation of GreyBird’s Nordic strategy. The objective is to establish a coherent, scalable, and quality-driven pilot training platform across the Nordic countries – combining local bases with shared standards.
With bases in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Spain, GreyBird is building a setup that combines:
Local presence
Centralised quality and structure
International capacity
GreyBird Pilot Academy is financially backed by the Danish private equity firm Dansk Ejerkapital, together with GreyBird’s founder and CTO, Søren Møller, and CEO, Jørgen Sørensen Stensgaard, providing the academy with a strong and stable ownership structure.
Private equity backing means that GreyBird operates with long-term financial planning, committed ownership, and the capital resources required to sustain operations through market cycles. This financial stability allows GreyBird to invest continuously in fleet, simulators, instructors, and infrastructure, while maintaining consistent training delivery and organisational continuity.
For prospective students, this ownership structure is designed to provide confidence and security when choosing a pilot training provider. GreyBird’s objective is to build a durable, professionally managed academy with the financial strength to operate reliably over the long term.
The decision to open in Norway follows a highly successful launch in Helsinki in January 2026. Demand exceeded expectations by more than double, confirming the need for additional professional training alternatives in the region.
Experience from Finland has shown that the market is seeking:
Structured training programmes
Closer alignment with airlines
Stability and scalability
Norway represents a strategically important market for pilot training in the Nordic region.
The expansion comes at a time of market transition, with increased focus on quality, stability, and long-term solutions within pilot training.
GreyBird’s approach in Norway will be characterised by:
A long-term establishment
A focus on quality over volume
Close interaction between training and industry
In addition to Norway, GreyBird Pilot Academy is planning to establish bases in Dublin, Lyon, and Paris as part of the company’s broader European expansion. The objective is to build a pan-European platform for professional pilot training, delivering consistent quality across markets while remaining adaptable to local requirements.
We are aware of the publicly reported bankruptcy proceedings involving the Norwegian flight school, Pilot Flight Academy. GreyBird Pilot Academy is monitoring the situation and assessing potential opportunities to establish operations in Norway as efficiently as practicable, subject to regulatory approvals.
At this stage, we are making information available to Pilot Flight Academy students who are exploring options to continue their pilot training. For further details and general guidance, please refer to our dedicated Norwegian-language page linked here.
GreyBird Pilot Academy is a European flight training organisation focused on commercial pilot training. The academy works systematically with:
EASA-approved programmes
A modern fleet and simulators
Dedicated, permanent instructors
Close cooperation with airlines
GreyBird’s ambition is to be a long-term partner in pilots’ careers – from training to the flight deck.
If you would like to learn more about our upcoming opening in Norway, our pilot training programmes, or GreyBird Pilot Academy in general, please contact CCO, Kasper Bye Lassen at kal@greybird.dk
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