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🏆 International CSIP of the Year for the Orbifly Team !
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Karl Fischbach (Cirrus Global Flight Training Manager), Cédric Dupont (Cirrus France), Andrew Lee (Regional Training Manager Europe), Alexandra Zaïnal (Orbifly CEO and Platinum CSIP), Gary Poelma (Vice President Service & Support)
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JAN 2026
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International Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot of the Year – CX26
At the Cirrus Experience 2026 (CX26) international convention, held this year in Las Vegas, Alexandra Zaïnal, founder and Head of Training of Orbifly in France, was honored by Cirrus Aircraft with the International CSIP of the Year award.
CSIP stands for Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot and represents the highest standard of excellence for Cirrus-certified instructors.
This distinction recognizes her outstanding commitment to Cirrus training, the high quality of instruction delivered at Orbifly, and her continued dedication to the highest levels of safety and international training standards.
Although this is an individual award, it primarily reflects the strength of a committed and close-knit team, driven by a shared pursuit of excellence and a deep commitment to those who trust us with their training.
In recognition of her experience and career, Alexandra Zaïnal was also awarded CSIP Platinum status — an exceptional distinction granted to only four instructors worldwide this year.

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In recognition of her experience and career, Alexandra Zaïnal was also awarded CSIP Platinum status — an exceptional distinction granted to only four instructors worldwide this year.
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These awards further establish Orbifly as a leading international reference in Cirrus training. 🏆
👉 Relive the ceremony with us on Instagram!
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Cannes-Mandelieu Cirrus Training Center Opening event!
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DEC 2025
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A landmark moment for general aviation on the French Riviera.
In December 2025, Orbifly officially celebrated the inauguration of its Cirrus Training Center at Cannes-Mandelieu, following the approval granted earlier that year.
A milestone event reflecting Orbifly’s long-standing commitment to excellence in pilot training.
More than 110 guests attended the celebration, including pilots, aircraft owners, partners and key airport stakeholders, alongside Cirrus Aircraft representatives, with the presence of Andrew Lee (Regional Training Manager) and Cédric Dupont (Sales Manager France).
The airport Managing Director, Sébastien Camélis, also addressed the audience, highlighting the strategic importance of this new training center for the airport and the region.
Set in a professional yet warm and festive atmosphere, guests had the opportunity to discover latest-generation Cirrus aircraft, engage in meaningful exchanges around training and safety, and enjoy a true celebration designed for both aviation professionals and families, featuring live entertainment and performances.
This inauguration marks a key milestone:
👉 Orbifly now operates two Cirrus Training Centers, in Avignon and Cannes-Mandelieu, reaffirming its role as a leading reference for Cirrus training in Europe.
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Orbifly, international Cirrus Training Center of the Year! 🏆
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Cédric Dupont, Olivier Zafrilla, Alexandra Zaïnal, Andrew Lee
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The Orbifly school is proud to announce that it has been awarded by Cirrus Aircraft as "International Cirrus Training Center of the Year".
This award was presented by the President of Cirrus Aircraft Todd SIMMONS to Alexandra ZAINAL, Orbifly's President and head of training, and Olivier ZAFRILLA, operations manager, on the occasion of the CX2025 event which took place this year in Orlando, and in the presence Cédric DUPONT, Regional Director for Cirrus in France, and Andrew LEE, new Regional Training Manager for Cirrus in Europe.
!! View this event on our Instagram video !!
This distinction highlights our commitment to quality pilots training on Cirrus aircraft.
The Orbifly school is proud to announce that it has been awarded by Cirrus Aircraft as "International Cirrus Training Center of the Year".
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Orbifly offers intensive and personalized training programs, adapted to each student. A pioneer in IFR training dedicated to General Aviation, Orbifly is an EASA ATO which also offers FAA and UK CAA training, license conversions, and high-performance ratings on TBM and Piper PA46T Meridian.
Find the Cirrus Authorized Network Awards on the Cirrus Aircraft website:
2024 Cirrus Authorized Network Awards | Cirrus
This award was presented by the President of Cirrus Aircraft Todd SIMMONS to Alexandra ZAINAL, Orbifly's President and head of training, and Olivier ZAFRILLA, operations manager, on the occasion of the CX2025 event which took place this year in Orlando, and in the presence Cédric DUPONT, Regional Director for Cirrus in France, and Andrew LEE, new Regional Training Manager for Cirrus in Europe.
!! View this event on our Instagram video !!
This distinction highlights our commitment to quality pilots training on Cirrus aircraft.
Orbifly offers intensive and personalized training programs, adapted to each student. A pioneer in IFR training dedicated to General Aviation, Orbifly is an EASA ATO which also offers FAA and UK CAA training, license conversions, and high-performance ratings on TBM and Piper PA46T Meridian.
Find the Cirrus Authorized Network Awards on the Cirrus Aircraft website:
2024 Cirrus Authorized Network Awards | Cirrus
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MARCH 2023
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The pioneering IFR flight school in Europe joins the CIRRUS family!
In Europe since 1999, Orbifly is a well known EASA ATO who built its reputation as the pioneering reference for FAA IR and CPL trainings
with more than 600 pilots qualified in the American format.
Specializing in personalized support for advanced training such as IR, turbine or multi-engine,
Orbifly is also an EASA Approved Training Organization since 2020, and offers you all its training
in European format, and even in UK format, thanks to its partnership with the British ATO Oysterair.
And since 2023, Orbifly has also been a Cirrus Training Center approved by the aircraft manufacturer CIRRUS AIRCRAFT,
manufacturer of the best-selling aircraft in the world for over 20 years!
We offer you the best of the different aeronautical worlds, always keeping our key values: seriousness
which does not exclude pleasure, pragmatism which does not exclude safety!
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