SWITZERLAND

Open Days

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The best way to find out everything you need to know about a career in aviation and answer all your questions is to join us for an Open Day facilities in Locarno, Switzerland. Our open days are the ideal chance for you to meet our team face-to-face.

Experience the AELO difference by meeting our current students and instructors. Discover our facilities, see our aircraft up close and enjoy a trial flight in our simulators.

We know that picking a training provider is a big decision and one you don’t want to make by yourself. You can bring your friends or family with you and there will be enough time for questions and individual conversations.

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About Open Days 2025

Location

Via al Pizzante 6,
6595 Lavertezzo,
Svizzera

Dates


  • 10th May 2025 – 14:00
  • 11th May 2025 – 10:00

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About the visit

  • Keynote presentation by a member of our senior team.
  • Academy tour.
  • Aircraft tour.
  • Sim Centre tour (Mendriso).
  • Trial flight in DA42 or Boeing 737 simulator Instructor-led ground school Q+A.
  • Breakout sessions with the opportunity to chat one-on-one with current staff and students.
  • Opportunity to chat one-on-one with our friendly and knowledgeable training advisors.
  • Our 16 month ATPL Integrated course and SkyAlps MPL Program.
  • ATPL ground school content and schedule.
  • Single, multi-engine and simulator flying.
  • Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC).
  • Our Academy locations and airspace.
  • Our modern training aircraft.
  • Entry criteria and selection process.
  • Each candidate registered can bring along a maximum of 2 guests.
  • Please ensure you register your guest who will be attending the Open Day.
  • Places limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
  • This event is open to aspiring pilots and their guest only.
  • Open Days in Cuneo will be held in Italian and all visitors must bring a form of ID.

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Getting to Locarno Airport

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For those traveling from abroad to visit AELO Swiss Academy at Locarno Airport, reaching us from Milan Malpensa Airport is easy and convenient, whether by car or public transport.

Whether you drive or take public transport, the journey to Locarno offers picturesque views of lakes, mountains, and charming Swiss villages, setting the tone for your visit to AELO Swiss Academy.

By Car: The journey from Milan Malpensa to Locarno Airport by car takes about 1.5 hours and offers stunning views of the Swiss and Italian landscapes. Here’s how you can get to Locarno:

  • After exiting Milan Malpensa Airport, take the SS336 highway towards the A8/E62 motorway.
  • Continue on A8/E62 northbound, following signs for Switzerland/Gravellona Toce.
  • After about 40 minutes, take the A26 motorway towards Gravellona Toce and continue until you reach the exit for A9/E35 towards Switzerland (Lugano/Chiasso).
  • Enter Switzerland and follow the A2 motorway towards Bellinzona.
  • Once in Bellinzona, take exit 47 to join the A13 towards Locarno.
  • Follow signs to Locarno and head towards Locarno Airport.

By Public Transport: For those who prefer public transportation, you can easily reach Locarno via a combination of train and bus services from Milan Malpensa.

  • At Milan Malpensa, take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale station (about 50 minutes).
  • From Milano Centrale, board a direct Trenitalia or TILO train to Bellinzona, Switzerland. This scenic train ride takes approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Upon arrival at Bellinzona, transfer to a regional train to Locarno, which takes another 20 minutes.
  • Once in Locarno, you can take a local bus or taxi directly to Locarno Airport, just a short 10-minute ride from the train station.

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Approved Training Organization:

CH.ATO.0311

Main Base:

Locarno Airport
Via Aeroporto 21, 6596 Gordola, Switzerland

Satellite base:

Lugano Airport
Via Aeroporto, 6982 Agno, Switzerland

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