Toran Air Services & Academy
Since the dawn of humankind, we have dreamed of flying. Of seeing our earth from above and feeling what birds feel – boundless freedom. Toran wants to make that dream accessible to everyone. Because the sky belongs to us all.
We take you to new heights, your way. For those who want to sit back and enjoy, we fly with a commercial pilot on board. For those who want to take the controls themselves, there are introductory flights with an instructor — the moment you discover that freedom can lie in your own hands too. And for those who want to go further, there is Toran Academy.
Toran Academy is the largest and longest-established helicopter school in Belgium. For more than 25 years, we have been training pilots, from their very first flight to a full PPL(H) or CPL(H) licence and specialised advanced courses. With modern training helicopters, experienced instructors and a personal approach, we build a solid and safe training path together — always at your own pace, with an eye for quality and trust.
What keeps us on course? Four non-negotiable values: safety above all, innovation to push boundaries, a human approach tailored to you, and fun — because flying should be enjoyable, no exceptions.
Our home base is at Kortrijk airfield, but we also operate from locations such as Antwerp, Sint-Truiden and Knokke.
Meet the team
of Toran
Matthias Decleer
Managing partner
Arno Soete
Managing partner
Jakob
Operations manager + Flight instructor
Louis
Head of training + Flight instructor
Pierre-Louis
Accountable manager + Flight instructor
Stefaan
Compliance & Safety manager
Nina
Operations & Planning Coordinator
Didier
Marketing manager
Theo
Flight instructor
Christophe
Flight instructor
Jurgen
Flight instructor
Tom
Flight instructor
Erik
Flight instructor
Dominique
Flight instructor
Robin
Flight instructor
Jürgen
Commercial pilot
Daniël
Director of photography - IMAGOO-
Matthias Decleer
Managing partner -
Arno Soete
Managing partner -
Jakob
Operations manager + Flight instructor -
Louis
Head of training + Flight instructor -
Pierre-Louis
Accountable manager + Flight instructor -
Stefaan
Compliance & Safety manager -
Nina
Operations & Planning Coordinator -
Didier
Marketing manager -
Theo
Flight instructor -
Christophe
Flight instructor -
Jurgen
Flight instructor -
Tom
Flight instructor -
Erik
Flight instructor -
Dominique
Flight instructor -
Robin
Flight instructor -
Jürgen
Commercial pilot -
Daniël
Director of photography - IMAGOO
Guimbal Cabri G2 — Sterna Montifringilla
Pilot + 1 passenger
Compact, yet exceptionally powerful. Agile, lightweight, and reliable even in extreme conditions
Robinson R44 — Sterna Hirundo
Pilot + 3 passengers
This bike is incredibly popular, and for good reason. It’s agile, compact, and above all, rock-solid. It lasts surprisingly long, both in terms of miles and years. That’s why we named it after the champion of migratory birds—the Arctic tern. Do you recognize its red beak and long tail?
Bell 206 — Arctic Tern
Pilot + 4 passengers
Over the years, this bird has built up an iconic reputation. It is reliable, versatile, and always ready for action and adventure, even in the most challenging situations. A true class act, then, that has more than earned its stripes. Do you recognize its powerful, robust frame?
Bell 505 — Sterna Elegans
Pilot + 4 passengers
This bird combines elegance with performance. It is modern, streamlined, and refined down to the last detail. It is equally at home in the air and on the ground, with a design that exudes speed and precision. A graceful powerhouse that effortlessly balances comfort and control.