About the school
Cranfield Aviation Training School Limited T/A CATS is a training organisation located in Luton, United Kingdom. The school holds approved training organisation status from the UK CAA under approval number GBR.ATO.0136. It provides theoretical knowledge courses for private, commercial, and airline transport pilot licences as well as instrument ratings.
Summary of the school's register entry and website, compiled Oct 2026.Approval and register
10 approved courses
- ATPL(A) theory
- ATPL(H) theory
- ATPL bridging theory
- CPL(A) theory
- CPL(H) theory
- CB-IR(A)
- EIR(A)
- IR(A)
- PPL(A)
- PPL(H)
Courses and prices
| COURSE | DURATION | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATPL Theory (Distance Learning) - One-time Full Payment ATPL theory | Each stage is comprised of approximately 3 months of Distance Learning (average study time 15 hours per week) | From £2,385 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| ATPL Theory Pay-as-you-go ATPL theory | from £265.00 per month for 9 months checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask | |
| ATPL (Full Time) in-house virtual course ATPL theory | complete the 13 UK and / or EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge exams including KSA in only five months excluding study or exam breaks | On request | Ask |
| CPL Theory CPL | From £2,385 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask | |
| CB-IR Theory Competency-based IR | From £899.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask | |
| PPL Ground School Package (Heli) PPL(H) | £1,125 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask | |
| PPL Online plus Manuals PPL | £175 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
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Location
Questions about CATS Aviation Training
Where is CATS Aviation Training located?
CATS Aviation Training is based in the United Kingdom. Address: CATS Innovation Centre, 110 Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8DL.
Is CATS Aviation Training an approved flight school?
Yes. CATS Aviation Training is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) (number GBR.ATO.0136), listed by UK CAA. We checked the register in October 2026.
Which courses does CATS Aviation Training offer?
The school lists 7 courses: ATPL Theory (Distance Learning) - One-time Full Payment, ATPL Theory Pay-as-you-go, ATPL (Full Time) in-house virtual course, CPL Theory, CB-IR Theory, PPL Ground School Package (Heli) and PPL Online plus Manuals.
How much does training at CATS Aviation Training cost?
The school publishes prices for 6 courses, for example ATPL Theory (Distance Learning) - One-time Full Payment: From £2,385; ATPL Theory Pay-as-you-go: from £265.00 per month for 9 months; CPL Theory: From £2,385. Prices as published by the school, checked in October 2026.
How do I contact CATS Aviation Training?
You can reach the school through its website, by email at info@catsaviation.com and by phone on 01582 434222, or send a request with the form on this page.
