Who we are

Since the 1960s Avilù has been operating as a pilot school for private, commercial and airline pilots in the following sectors: aircraft, balloons, drones, helicopters and in the nautical sector. Thanks to its large fleet and a team of certified professionals, Avilù is the ideal partner for those who wish to enter, specialize and certify themselves in the flight sector.

Our fleet

Our history

Our team

Why choose Avilù?

Maximum flexibility and year-round pilot school open all year round.
Classroom and personalized courses
Clear and detailed estimates, reflecting costs
Certain times (Dates already set throughout the year for theoretical exams, practical exams that can be scheduled in 48 hours)
No hidden fees or taxes, neither for school enrolment nor for aircraft rental.
Professional and family environment
State-of-the-art airplanes
Highly qualified instructors
Quick and direct contact with the authorities (FOCA)
Swiss efficiency and precision

Our fleet

Our aircraft fleet is made up of a mix of ultra modern aircraft and traditional aircraft, maintained with the utmost care.

Tecnam P2010 TDI

The new plane

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Pipistrel Virus

The best in its class

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Diamond DA-42 NG

Versatile, cost-efficient and quiet

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Pilatus P-3

A swiss legend

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Pilatus PC-7

Power and agility

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Phantom 4 Pro

Professional multicopter

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Hot air balloon

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Airship

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Cabri G2

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Our history

Beginning of 1900

The pioneers of Ticino aviation had a grass runway in the area of Campo Marzio, a district of Lugano that still exists today.

The '30s

Due to the building development of the City of Lugano, it was decided to move the operations on the plain of Vedeggio, in the area of Agno (where the airport is still located).

1936

The Aero Club of Lugano was founded, which proposed the construction of a hangar and a runway 1 km long and 100 m wide.

1937

Beginning of work.

12 August 1938

Inauguration of the aerodrome (the Federal Air Office allocated a credit of CHF 20,000 for the construction).

From 1939 to 1945

During the war, flights were suspended.

1947

Start of construction work on the airport structure also thanks to the Municipality of Lugano, which invested CHF 4,000.

1947

Issue of authorization by the Air Office to the AeCS.

1947

The first course for pilots was organized (1 instructor and 4 students), the school was supervised at that time by the Swiss Aero Club.

1960

Newly expanded infrastructure and paved runway.

1963

Temporary concession withdrawn by the FOCA due to a dispute with a local landowner. The Municipality of Lugano bought the land and the licence was restored, in that period Avilù was established.

From 1963 to 1966

The management of the airport was entrusted to the Lugano Motor Flight Group.

From 1967 to 1974

Avilù ran not only the flight school but also the airport.

From 1975

The airport is sold to the Municipal Transport Company.

30 May 1975

The Federal Air Office authorises the operation of an airfield for an unlimited duration.

From 1974 to 2003

Avilù adds to its activities those of “C” office (ais) and handling.

2005

Constitution of the Lugano Airport SA.

2007

There was a strong willingness on the part of the director of Avilù to completely detach himself from Lugano SA Airport, this was due to a question of complete autonomy so that he could establish himself in the territory as a training and aeronautical culture centre.

Oggi

Avilù has given up activities not related to education, dedicating itself exclusively to the training of pilots, trying to meet the needs of customers and the aviation world, creating new courses giving our customers the opportunity to get a good part of the baggage for its future.