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News and Aviation Updates from LION Helicopters

Student milestones, new helicopters in the fleet, events, training and other news from LION Helicopters.

From Zero to a PPL(H) in Less Than a Month
Jun 21, 2026

From Zero to a PPL(H) in Less Than a Month

Congratulations to Mateusz on successfully completing his Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) – PPL(H) training with LION Helicopters!

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Nikola's first solo flight
Apr 25, 2026

Nikola's first solo flight

Today, one of those moments that give our work true meaning took place at our base. Our student Nikola successfully completed his first solo flight in the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter—a milestone that is never forgotten.

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New five-seater Cabri
Apr 19, 2026

New five-seater Cabri

At the Verticon 2026 exhibition in Atlanta, one of the most notable moments of this year’s helicopter industry took place: the French manufacturer Hélicoptères Guimbal officially unveiled its new multi-purpose helicopter, the Guimbal Cabri G5 (GrandCabri G5). This model represents a significant step forward for the company and its ambition to enter the light turbine helicopter segment.

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New helicopter at DSA a.s.
Apr 12, 2026

New helicopter at DSA a.s.

Last week, we successfully delivered the first Guimbal Cabri G2 to DSA a.s., which is using this step to modernize the fleet of its helicopter flight school.

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First Bulgarian Air Force Academy Students Complete Training on Guimbal Cabri G2
Sep 23, 2025

First Bulgarian Air Force Academy Students Complete Training on Guimbal Cabri G2

We’re proud to announce that the first 6 students have successfully completed their helicopter training at the Bulgarian Air Force Academy on the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters delivered by our company.

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New addition to our fleet
Feb 25, 2025

New addition to our fleet

A new helicopter has arrived in Hradec Králové to enrich our existing fleet. It is already available for flight training and rental to pilots.

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PF 2025
Dec 31, 2024

PF 2025

The entire lionheli.aero team wishes you many personal and professional successes in the new year 2025.

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Mountain flying experience
Jul 18, 2024

Mountain flying experience

Our chief pilot Jan Krčil completed mountain flying training in Switzerland.

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Heli Safari 2024
Jul 9, 2024

Heli Safari 2024

Lots of fun, perfect crew, more than 10 hours in helicopters.

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Another 2 pilots with PPL(H) at Lionheli.aero
Apr 17, 2024

Another 2 pilots with PPL(H) at Lionheli.aero

This time the two Martins drove together for their newly issued PPL(H) helicopter Private Pilot licenses.

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Firts Polish Cabri G2 female pilot
Apr 11, 2024

Firts Polish Cabri G2 female pilot

Mária Muś completed type training at our school, who probably became the first Polish pilot on the Cabri G2.

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Orange helicopter to Slovakia
Feb 8, 2024

Orange helicopter to Slovakia

We have just delivered the 20th anniversary Cabri G2 helicopter to Central Europe.

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The first Cabri G2 reached 10,000 flight hours
Dec 18, 2023

The first Cabri G2 reached 10,000 flight hours

The Cabri G2 helicopter, built by Helicopteres Guimbal, has just reached the important milestone of 10,000 hours of flight time. This event celebrates achievements in innovation and reliability in the aviation industry. Known for its modern design and excellent durability, the Cabri G2 has won the trust of pilots around the world.

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We are testing a new device for restricting the pilot's view - ICARUS
Sep 28, 2023

We are testing a new device for restricting the pilot's view - ICARUS

Do you know what it's like to fly in clouds? We are testing a new device for restricting the pilot's view just for you. It works great on the H145 and we will try it on the Guimbal Cabri G2 soon.

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Completion of private pilot training
Aug 13, 2023

Completion of private pilot training

Another pilot in the Czechoslovak sky. Peter Jakub successfully completed PPL(H) training. Congratulations!

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The new Cabri G2 in a unique green color
Apr 6, 2023

The new Cabri G2 in a unique green color

We brought another Cabri G2 to the Czech Republic, this time in a unique color. We believe that its owner will have a lot of fun with it! 🚁

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Cabri celebrates his eighteenth birthday
Mar 31, 2023

Cabri celebrates his eighteenth birthday

On this day the Cabri G2 took its first flight

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Our first female helicopter instructor
Feb 17, 2023

Our first female helicopter instructor

We congratulate Dominika Janatová on the successful completion of the training to obtain the FI(H) and at the same time welcome our first female instructor to the Lionheli.aero team!

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Jan Kotíšek successfully completed PPL(H) training
Jan 3, 2023

Jan Kotíšek successfully completed PPL(H) training

At the age of 18, he fulfilled his childhood dream and became a private helicopter pilot.

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PF 2023
Dec 28, 2022

PF 2023

On behalf of the entire lionheli.aero team, we wish you a successful entry into the new year full of happiness, health and many happy hours in the helicopter.

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We took Claude Vuichard's courses
Nov 17, 2022

We took Claude Vuichard's courses

Several members of our team have participated in the Human Factors and Vuichard Advanced Technics courses.

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International Hourbuilding Programme
Nov 14, 2022

International Hourbuilding Programme

The Leading Helicopter Academies (LHA) is launching Europe’s first international hour building programme. Giving young pilots the opportunity to build hours at more than one helicopter school.

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European Rotors Cologne 2022
Nov 9, 2022

European Rotors Cologne 2022

You could meet our team at the European Rotors 2022 exhibition in Cologne.

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Dominika passed CPL(H) check ride
Oct 30, 2022

Dominika passed CPL(H) check ride

Dominika dispels long-held myths that flying is purely a man's job.

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Advanced training of our instructors
Oct 13, 2022

Advanced training of our instructors

Other lecturers from our school participated in the advanced instructor course on the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter.

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Quick intervention of our technicians
Sep 23, 2022

Quick intervention of our technicians

On the first day of school, we had a technical trip to a small fault with our customer's helicopter. The customer could fly to the planned destination on the same day.

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Another Cabri on the way
Sep 9, 2022

Another Cabri on the way

Another Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter went on its first journey today.

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The most successful dealer in the period of COVID
Jul 7, 2022

The most successful dealer in the period of COVID

It is our honor and pleasure to accept the award for the most successful Helicopteres Guimbal dealership in the past years.

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Leading Helicopter Academies foundation
Jun 30, 2022

Leading Helicopter Academies foundation

Lion Helicopters s.r.o. became one of the ten founding members of the European network of leading helicopter schools, Leading Helicopter Academies (LHA)

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First year with COVID
Dec 31, 2020

First year with COVID

We close the year 2020, which was really special, with four delivered Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters.

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Successful completion of 2 instructors' training
Nov 1, 2020

Successful completion of 2 instructors' training

In our school, two students have successfully completed the FI(H) courses. You can meet them as instructors.

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New training helicopter with digital cockpit
May 21, 2020

New training helicopter with digital cockpit

We have included a brand new OK-LIO machine in our fleet of training helicopters.

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Preparing for a trip around the world
Sep 12, 2018

Preparing for a trip around the world

2 Frenchmen plan to circumnavigate the globe with Cabri G2. They chose our school for type qualification training.

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200th Cabri G2 delivered
Nov 27, 2017

200th Cabri G2 delivered

French helicopter manufacturer Helicopteres Guimbal has delivered two hundred Cabri G2s to its customer.

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Starting the activity of the own service center
Nov 10, 2016

Starting the activity of the own service center

Our company has been authorized to carry out maintenance of Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters.

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1071 satisfied passengers in 1 day
May 26, 2016

1071 satisfied passengers in 1 day

Our company was commissioned to arrange sight-seeing flights for the anniversary of auto parts dealer Auto Kelly.

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Start of HESLO training
Nov 20, 2014

Start of HESLO training

Today, our company is the only one that provides affordable training to obtain a qualification for work with suspension.

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First Cabri G2 on Czech market
Mar 11, 2012

First Cabri G2 on Czech market

The first Cabri G2 helicopter of the French manufacturer Helicopteres Guimbal has landed on the territory of the Czech Republic.

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