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31st Jul 25Boeing Positioned for New Chinese Orders as Global Trade Talks Advance in 202529th Jul 25China Southern Airlines' Homegrown Visual System Gains Top Certification for Helicopter Training28th Jul 25Chinese Navy Ramps Up Aspiring Fighter Pilot Recruitment - Achieves Record Intake in 202521st Jul 25Airbus to Expand Manufacturing Output via Localized Production in China21st Jul 25Chinese LCC, Spring Airlines, Takes Delivery of First Domestic Manufacturer A320 FTD in 202521st Jul 25Chinese Flight Simulation Technology Company CnTech Releases Major Software Update to Integrate with Hardware Panel Systems in 202521st Jul 25China's SKYCO Leasing Orders 6 Additional Airbus H175 Helicopters15th Jul 25China Eastern Airlines Transfers Ownership of Pilot Training Group Division SEFTC to Holding Company13th Jul 25Global FFS Training Center Operator Simaero Strengthens Commercial Team with 2025 Appointments in France and China10th Jul 25Flight Simulator Manufacturer CSS Expanding Offering in 202509th Jul 25Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Expands Global Simulator Fleet with Key Q2 Certifications and Deliveries09th Jul 25Air Macau Seeks Non-Type Rated First Officers in 202509th Jul 25eVTOL Developer EHang Announces Partnership in China with Reignwood Aviation to Develop Flight Training Center08th Jul 25Acron Aviation and China Simulation Sciences Explore Strategic Collaboration02nd Jul 25Hainan Airlines Plans to Acquire Full Flight Simulator Training Center Facing Shanghai Stock Exchange Inquiry25th Jun 25Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer U-Wing Simulation Wins CAFUC Deal for 2 SR20 Level 5 Flight Training Devices20th Jun 25Acron Aviation Signs Simulator Development MOU with China Southern Sci-Tech16th Jun 25Hong Kong International Aviation Academy Showcases Offering at 3rd ETECA16th Jun 25Simaero Achieves 2025 Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia Certification for its A320 FFS in Changsha13th Jun 25Simaero Welcomes Chinese Delegation to Paris Training Center in 202512th Jun 25Hainan Airlines Acquires Full Flight Simulator Training Center for Over USD100 Million09th Jun 25Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer Recognized at 2025 CBTA Flight Training Competition in China08th Jun 25Airbus in 2025 Talks for 500-Aircraft Order Deal with China04th Jun 25Acron Aviation Strengthens Ties with APAC Airlines During 2025 Regional Customer Tour19th May 25Simaero Announces the Appointment of Mr. Minxuan LOU as General Manager of Simaero China14th May 25CATES 2025 Brings Together 300+ Aviation Training Experts in Guanghan, China13th May 25European Training Aircraft Manufacturer Flight Design Acquired by Chinese Group in 202513th May 25China Informs Airlines to Accept Boeing Deliveries in 202508th May 25Acron Aviation and Zhuhai Xiangyi Aviation Technology Company Sign World-First Full Flight Simulator Agreement06th May 25Ryanair Considers COMAC C919 If Pricing Conditions Are Met, Says CEO05th May 25China’s 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) Shares Event Video05th May 25Asian Pilot Training Organisations Provides Overview Video of Chinese FFS Manufacturer01st May 25Tariff Exemptions for Airline Aircraft Components Gain Traction into May 202522nd Apr 25Chinese Airline Signs 2025 Pilot Training Agreement with European Flight Training Group22nd Apr 25U-Wing Simulation and CAFUC Guanghan Branch Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Civil Aviation Training18th Apr 25Embraer Appoints Patrick Peng as Managing Director and Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Commercial Aviation, China10th Apr 25Chinese-Made Aircraft to Debut in Vietnam Airline Operations in 202504th Apr 25ProSim Training Solutions to Exhibit at CATES 2025 in Guanghan, China01st Apr 25China’s 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) Shares Updated Agenda01st Apr 25Hungary’s Magnus Aircraft Factory in China to Start Operations in June 202526th Mar 25Aircraft Manufacturer COMAC Significantly Raises 2025 Production Target21st Mar 25Simaero's Training Facility in China Hosts Indonesian Flight School Students for A320 Training19th Mar 25Hungary’s Magnus Aircraft Expands Aviation Cooperation with China14th Mar 25China's Allcontroller Launches R22 Helicopter 6-DOF Simulator14th Mar 25HYLT Aviation Science and Technology to Exhibit at CATES 2025 in Chengdu, China11th Mar 25CPaT Global Joins 13th CATES 2025 as Silver Sponsor10th Mar 25Spatial Composite Solutions to Exhibit at CATES 2025 in Chengdu, China05th Mar 25China's Colorful Guizhou Airlines Launches Pilot Recruitment Drive for 202504th Mar 25Boeing to Support Aviation Training Summit CATES 2025 as Silver Sponsor03rd Mar 25CAE Joins CATES 2025 as Silver Sponsor to Support Aviation Training in China12th Feb 25Emirates Recruitment Team to Hold Pilot Roadshow in Macau in March 202529th Jan 25Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer Secured Contract for King Air C90 Full Flight Simulator – Delivery in 202529th Jan 25China’s 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) Expands Agenda to Include Flight Simulator Conference22nd Jan 25Aircraft Manufacturer COMAC to Significantly Increase Production of Narrowbody Aircraft in 202522nd Jan 25Reviewing the Pilot Training Industry’s Largest Training Aircraft Orders13th Jan 25China’s Civil Aviation Passenger Traffic Reaches Record 730 Million in 2024 – International Traffic Still at 84% of 2019 Levels09th Jan 25China’s Leading Pilot Training Industry Event CATES 2025 Launches Official Website for Aviation Training Summit
26th Dec 24Airbus: China Aviation Services Market is Expected to be the Largest by 204316th Dec 24Flight Simulator Manufacturer, China Simulation Sciences, to Participate in the 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education Summit in April 2025 in Chengdu, China13th Dec 24Canadian Flight Training Organization, Moncton Flight College, to Pause Fredericton Campus Operations in 2025 Due to Decrease in Demand12th Dec 2413th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) Scheduled for April 24-25 in Chengdu, China09th Dec 24AVIC Launches Commercial Operations for AG100 Primary Trainer Aircraft in China27th Nov 24New Zealand’s Ardmore Flying School Partners with Chinese University in 202427th Nov 24China Reduces Number of Military Flight Schools to Streamline Training Process24th Nov 24Chinese General Aviation Organisation Places 2024 Order for Turboprop FFS20th Nov 24Airbus Strengthens Aftermarket Services in China with New Agreements at Zhuhai Airshow 202420th Nov 24Simaero, Thales, and China Henan Aviation Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Civil Aviation Training in China20th Nov 24Airbus Announces Agreement with China's Leading Flight Training Provider, CAFUC, to Develop CBTA Pilot Training Program20th Nov 24Global Pilot Training Solution Provider L3Harris Commercial Aviation Completes In-Plant Acceptance of New FFS for Chinese Airline19th Nov 24Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer Showcases PA28 and SR20 Devices at 15th China Airshow12th Nov 24Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer U-Wing Simulation Establishes Dedicated eVTOL Simulator Department in 202411th Nov 24China Eastern Airlines Receives its First 2 of 68 A321neo Aircraft Ordered11th Nov 24Chinese Full Flight Simulator Training Center Partners with International School for Introduction to Aviation Careers Program08th Nov 24China Eastern Airlines Places Order for Flight Simulator in 202404th Nov 24Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Magnus Aircraft, Announces Expansion in Asia with Opening of International Showroom in China30th Oct 24Chinese Airline Loong Air Reopens Expat Pilot Recruitment for A320 Captains26th Oct 24Asian Navy Expands Pilot Recruitment to Combat Shortage in 202526th Oct 245 FTDs Successfully Delivered by Flight Simulator Manufacturer U-Wing Simulation and Certified by the CAAC25th Oct 24Southeast Asian Pilot Training Organization, Vietjet Aviation Academy, Welcomes Delegation from Chinese Company JIATAI23rd Oct 24Spain-based Adventia and University of Salamanca Welcome Chinese Delegation in October 202417th Oct 24Hong Kong Airline, Cathay Pacific, Recruitment Team Visit's Chinese Aviation University in October 202416th Oct 24Pilot Training Management System Solutions Provider Hinfact Presents Adaptive Training Solutions to Chinese Airlines in 202414th Oct 24Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer U-Wing Simulation Passes Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) Certification28th Sep 24Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Welcomes French Ambassador to China at its Changsha Training Center25th Sep 24Malaysian Delegation Visits Chinese Aircraft Manufacturer COMAC and Test Flight Simulator in September 202416th Sep 24Chinese Tender Circulated for the Provision of Visual System for Full Flight Simulator Integration16th Sep 24Global Aircraft Lessor, CDB Aviation, Announces 2024 Commercial Aircraft Acquisition of 80 Airbus A320Neo Aircraft12th Sep 24Global Pilot Training Center Operator Simaero to Exhibit at China International Fair for Trade in Services 202413th Aug 24Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer, U-Wing Aviation Technology, Showcases its Cessna C172 Single-Seat Simulator 10th Aug 24European Regulator EASA Evaluates C919 On FFS in China30th Jul 24Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer U-Wing Simulation's SR20 FTD Certified at Level 5 by CAAC30th Jul 24Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer, U-Wing Simulation, Showcases B737NG Integrated Procedure Trainer (IPT) in 202430th Jul 24Chinese Simulator Manufacturer, U-Wing Simulation, Enhances Helicopter Pilot Competitions and Pioneers Low Altitude Economy Framework30th Jul 24Australia's UNSW School of Aviation Discusses Partnership with Civil Aviation Flight University of China in 202429th Jul 24Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer U-Wing Aviation Technology Introduces Robinson R22 Full Motion Simulator in 202423rd Jul 24Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer U-Wing Aviation Technology Introduces New Model for Chinese Light Aircraft SA60L17th Jul 24First Chinese Manufactured Full Flight Simulator Achieves EASA Certification16th Jul 248 China Southern Pilots Obtain First C919 Type Rating Amid Scheduled Aircraft Deliveries in 202416th Jul 24Global Full Flight Simulator Center Operator Achieves Initial EASA Certification for its New A320 CEO/NEO FFS in China08th Jul 24Chinese Tender Circulated for the Provision of 4 ARJ21 Full Flight Simulators
02nd Sep 23Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer and Thai Company Sign Agreement for the Purchase of a Flight Training Device
16th Jun 22Chinese Government to Provide Subsidies to Airlines for Two Months30th May 22Chinese Airlines Ramp Up Pilot Simulator Training Due to Low Flight Activity
25th Dec 21SIMAERO and HNCA Establish a Joint Venture for Full Flight Simulator Engineering in China20th Nov 21OxfordSaudia wins contract to train 1,000 new Chinese Pilots over 5 Years