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SimViz Labs Unveils Intuitive A320 Holding‑Pattern Simulator for Enhanced Pilot Decision‑Making

Global — SimViz Labs has highlighted how their training solutions enable pilots to navigate operational complexity — such as holds, delays, and fuel/time trade‑offs — with greater confidence, especially on their Airbus A320 platform.

  • The company designs scenario‑based FMS trainers that let pilots rehearse holding‑pattern decisions, fuel management and delay mitigation “in a calm environment” before encountering them in live operations.

  • Their A320 trainer emphasizes visual and intuitive decision‑making, turning complex automation and time/fuel trade‑offs into interactive scenarios.

  • This approach supports safer, more cost‑effective operations by improving pilot confidence with automation and procedural handling under time pressure.

Watch the A320 demo below.

Contact SimViz Labs for customized solutions specific to your fleet requirements.

Source: SimViz Labs

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IATA Highlights Strong International Traffic as Asia and Middle East Lead Growth in October 2025

Global – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released global passenger traffic results for October 2025, reporting continued strength in both international and domestic markets despite increasing macroeconomic uncertainty. Total global demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), rose 6.6% year-on-year, supported by capacity growth of 5.8%, pushing the worldwide load factor to 84.6%.

  • International demand increased 8.5% year-on-year, with capacity up 7.1% and load factor improving by 1.1 percentage points to 84.6%.

  • Domestic demand rose 3.4%, with capacity up 3.6%; the domestic load factor remained stable at 84.6%.

  • IATA noted a rebound in North American international traffic, rising 4.5%, compared to several months of sluggish performance earlier in the year. Scheduled global capacity is forecast to expand 3.6% in November and 4.7% in December, signalling strong year-end leisure and business travel demand.

Regional International Market Highlights

  • Asia-Pacific: Demand up 10.9%; capacity up 9.1%; load factor 84.4% (+1.4 ppt). Traffic to/from China, Japan and Vietnam exceeded 10% growth, reflecting robust intra-Asia recovery.

  • Europe: Demand up 7.4%; capacity up 6.0%; load factor 86.5% (+1.2 ppt), the highest among all regions.

  • North America: Demand up 4.5%; capacity up 4.7%; load factor 84.2% (-0.1 ppt). Transatlantic traffic grew 3.8%.

  • Middle East: Demand up 10.7%; capacity up 8.1%; load factor 82.5% (+2.0 ppt). Growth partly reflects recovery from last year’s geopolitically affected base.

  • Latin America: Demand up 7.2%; capacity up 8.2%; load factor 84.6% (-0.8 ppt).

  • Africa: Demand up 7.3%; capacity up 5.3%; load factor 74.1% (+1.4 ppt).

Source: IATA

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FSANA Data Shows Majority of FAA Practical Tests Completed by Small Group of High-Volume DPEs

USA – The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has released new data on Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) activity for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, highlighting both increased testing capacity and continued structural imbalances in how practical tests are distributed across the examiner workforce.

  • DPEs conducted 153,967 practical test events between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025 — a significant increase from 129,000 in FY2024 and 140,000 in FY2023.

  • The total number of active DPEs rose to 1,122, up from 1,035 the previous year.

  • 536 DPEs completed between 100 and 400 tests each, reflecting strong utilisation among mid-volume examiners.

  • 319 examiners conducted fewer than 50 tests throughout the fiscal year.

  • 48 DPEs conducted more than 400 tests, with 22 exceeding 500 tests — demonstrating substantial throughput concentrated in a small segment of the examiner pool.

  • FSANA notes that 264 DPEs (23%) conducted 52.9% of all tests, performing 200 or more practical evaluations over the year.

  • Despite growth in the overall DPE population, FSANA emphasises that over 28% of DPEs averaged fewer than one test per week, indicating an uneven distribution of testing demand and available examiner capacity.

Source: FSANA

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Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University Partners with Breaking Down Barriers

USA – Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and Breaking Down Barriers have launched a strategic collaboration intended to expand access to professional pilot education and training for aspiring aviators.

  • Under the agreement, Embry‑Riddle will make three of its Worldwide Campus degree programmes available to students enrolled in BDB’s Pilot Training Program — namely: Bachelor of Science in Pilot Operations, Associate in Science in Aeronautics, and Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics.

  • The integration enables cadets to combine ground‑school training and flight instruction (coordinated by BDB) with a recognised academic degree from Embry‑Riddle — offering both the credentials and professional pilot qualification path in one structured programme.

  • BDB will handle recruitment, ground‑school training, and overall program guidance, while Embry‑Riddle provides academic advising, administrative support and degree accreditation.

  • The collaboration aims to lower traditional barriers to pilot training — including high financial cost and limited access — especially for individuals from under‑represented communities, aligning with BDB’s mission to democratise aviation career access.

Statements

  • “This collaboration reflects Embry‑Riddle’s continued commitment to preparing the next generation of professional pilots and aviation leaders. By partnering with Breaking Down Barriers, we are broadening educational access and supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue aviation careers.” — Embry‑Riddle Worldwide Chancellor John R. Watret

  • “Our mission has always been to help students overcome the challenges that stand between them and a career in commercial aviation. Partnering with Embry‑Riddle — one of the world’s most respected aviation universities — empowers our students with exceptional academic resources and a clear path to professional success.” — Dana Donati, CEO of Breaking Down Barriers

Source: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University
Photo Credit: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University

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FlightLogger Supports One of Europe’s Largest Flight Training Organisation Cut Admin by 30 Percent

Portugal – Sevenair Academy has reported a 30% reduction in administrative workload after fully implementing FlightLogger’s training management platform across all operational departments.

  • Faced with the challenges of scaling a multi-departmental training operation, Sevenair Academy adopted FlightLogger to unify its scheduling, documentation, and compliance processes.

  • Prior to implementation, the academy operated on fragmented tools across its training, maintenance, and administrative units, resulting in miscommunication and operational delays.

  • Key improvements achieved through FlightLogger include:

    • Centralized aircraft and instructor scheduling, improving resource utilization.

    • Standardized digital grading and training workflows, ensuring consistency.

    • Real-time communication across departments, eliminating information silos.

    • Digitized, instantly retrievable documentation to meet EASA compliance demands.

  • Sevenair’s operations team reported a significant reduction in scheduling conflicts and increased punctuality of lesson starts.

  • The unified system also contributed to faster course completion rates and supported a zero-finding outcome in a recent authority audit.

  • The academy highlighted that the new digital infrastructure will enable scalable growth without proportional increases in administrative headcount. Operations Manager, Sevenair Aacdemy

Statement:

  • “FlightLogger is the glue connecting our many departments, enabling growth without losing control.” — Operations Manager, Sevenair Academy

Read the full case story here.

Source: FlightLogger
Photo Credit: Sevenair Academy

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Pilot Training Ground School Materials Provider Padpilot Announces 2025 Partnership with German Flight School

Germany – TFC Käufer European Airline Services (TF Flight Training), a German pilot training organisation with over four decades of experience, has partnered with UK-based digital aviation publisher Padpilot to deliver advanced theoretical knowledge instruction for its ATPL programme.

  • TFC, founded in 1981 and based in Essen overlooking Lake Baldeney, offers a range of training including commercial pilot licences.

  • The move reflects TFC’s commitment to modernising its educational approach by adopting interactive, detailed, and up-to-date learning content.

  • Padpilot continues to expand its global footprint through partnerships with EASA-approved training organisations, aligning digital content with CBTA principles and ICAO standards.

Statements

  • “We want to offer current, high-quality learning materials that are modern, detailed and comprehensive. And that’s what Padpilot is all about,” said Isabelle de Bakker, Accountable Manager at TFC.

Source: Padpilot
Photo Credit: Padpilot

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