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Aerotours

German flight training school and air carrier based at Strausberg near Berlin.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Aerotours (stylised AEROTOURS) is a German aviation company that operates both as a flight training organisation and as an air carrier. It is headquartered at Strausberg, near Berlin, with its base at the Strausberg aerodrome (Verkehrslandeplatz Strausberg). The company traces its origins to the flight school Flugschule Pegasus, which had existed since 1994; Aerotours itself was spun off in 2000 with the aim of establishing an independent flying training organisation. It is led by Michael and Robert Hanke. Aerotours provides pilot training for private, commercial and airline transport pilots, including training for the ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence). It also offers instruction in instrument flying, multi-crew cooperation and type ratings. In cooperation with the FHD – Fachhochschule Dresden, it offers a dual study programme in business management combined with airline pilot training. Beyond training, Aerotours conducts private, business and cargo flights within Europe, as well as ambulance flights. It also offers sightseeing and event flights. The company operates under an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by the German Federal Office of Civil Aviation (LBA). As of May 2024, its fleet consisted of 17 aircraft. Its head office, hangar and accommodation cover 3,500 m². It maintains additional locations for theory and simulator training in Berlin. The company emphasises quality and safety, maintaining three certified quality and safety management systems.

History

Aerotours' history is rooted in the flight school Flugschule Pegasus, which was established in 1994. In 2000, Aerotours was spun off from Pegasus as an independent flying training organisation. The company was founded with the aim of establishing an independent flight training organisation, and it grew as it adapted to the introduction of JAR-OPS regulations. It subsequently operated under an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by the German Federal Office of Civil Aviation (LBA). Since then, Aerotours has regularly performed flights from Strausberg airport to destinations within Germany and across Europe. The company is led by Michael and Robert Hanke. As of May 2024, its fleet consisted of 17 aircraft. It maintains its head office, hangar and accommodation on a 3,500 m² site at Strausberg and operates additional locations for theory and simulator training in Berlin.

  • 2024

    As of May 2024, the fleet consists of 17 aircraft.

  • 2000

    Aerotours is spun off from Flugschule Pegasus as an independent flying training organisation.

  • 1994

    Flugschule Pegasus, the predecessor flight school, is established.

Products and positioning

Independent flight training organisation and air carrier offering cost-effective training and charter flights from Strausberg near Berlin.

  • Pilot training (PPL, CPL, ATPL)

  • Instrument flying training

  • Multi-crew cooperation training

  • Type rating training

  • Private, business and cargo flights

  • Ambulance flights

  • Sightseeing and event flights

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