Market Intelligence: Asia Pacific

Airbus Delivers 84 Aircraft in November 2024, Total Deliveries Reach 643 for the Year

Toulouse, France-headquartered aircraft manufacturer Airbus has released its November 2024 order and delivery report, providing insights into its production and market activity. The report highlights key figures for November and year-to-date performance.

  • November 2024 Deliveries: 84 aircraft delivered to 42 customers.
  • November 2024 Gross Orders: 30 new orders.
  • 2024 Deliveries to Date: 643 aircraft delivered to 82 customers.

Cumulative Data (As of November 2024):

  • Total Orders Across All Aircraft Types: 24,537 units, with single-aisle aircraft (e.g., A320 family) dominating at 19,898 orders.
  • Total Deliveries to Date: 15,840 units delivered, with single-aisle aircraft accounting for 12,152.
  • Aircraft in Operation: 14,012 globally, including 11,241 single-aisle aircraft.

Note: The data excludes two A330-900s delivered to Air Belgium via Airbus Financial Services.

Source: Airbus
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Australian Flight Training Group Welcomes Large New Cohort of Full-Time Student Pilots in December 2024

Bankstown, Australia – Sydney Flight College (SFC Australia), a fast growing Australian flight training group, has shared the arrival of its latest large cohort of full-time student pilots.

In 2023, SFC launched its pilot academy in Tamworth, its second Australian airbase and recorded the following metrics:

  • 295 new students
  • 104 graduated students
  • 15,250 recorded flight hours
  • 40 aircraft
  • 40 instructors, 12 of which joined in 2023 while 10 long standing instructors moved into airline roles

Source: SFC Australia
Photo Credit: SFC Australia

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Ryan Aerospace Launches Next-Generation Mixed Reality Flight Simulator

Australia – Ryan Aerospace has unveiled the second-generation Immersive Training Device (ITD) for mixed reality flight simulation. The ITD Gen 2 builds on the success of its predecessor, offering enhanced modularity and reconfigurability for tailored pilot training solutions.

  • The ITD Gen 2 features electric actuators for adjustable seats and rudder pedals, ensuring precise alignment with aircraft-specific seating positions and design eye points.
  • Modular components, including side panel pods and the main instrument panel, allow quick reconfiguration between aircraft types such as the T-38, F-16, and F-22.
  • Each module is independently powered, featuring a dedicated USB hub and ethernet switch for streamlined operation.
  • The ITD Gen 2 is already seeing adoption, with the first units configured for T-38 training soon to be delivered to the US Air Force for Fighter Bomber Fundamentals training.

Statement:

  • “Working very closely with Vertex Solutions and other partners in the US, pre-orders have already been taken and we are about to deliver the first of a number of devices in a T-38 configuration to the US Air Force for their Fighter Bomber Fundamentals training course,” said Managing Director Chris Ryan.

About Ryan Aerospace
Established in 2005, Ryan Aerospace specializes in the design, manufacture and through-life support of realistic, robust, accurate and cost-effective helicopter and jet flight simulators for civil, military and emergency applications.

Source: Ryan Aerospace
Photo Credit: Ryan Aerospace

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Aircraft Manufacturer, Airbus, Announces 2025 Appointment for Chief Human Resources Officer

Airbus announced the appointment of Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 April 2025. In this role, she will be a member of the Executive Committee and report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. Carmen-Maja Rex is currently Human Resources Group Director at Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions.

After nearly 22 years with Airbus, the last 12 of which as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Airbus Executive Committee, Thierry Baril will leave the Company later in 2025, after having ensured a smooth transition with his successor.

“The bold transformation that Airbus will now undertake to meet its current and future challenges requires a skilled, diverse and motivated global workforce. I’m looking forward to working with Carmen-Maja and further engaging the Airbus teams in pursuit of our inspiring purpose,” said Guillaume Faury. “In doing so, she will build on the great foundations established by Thierry during his 12-year tenure as Chief Human Resources Officer. Thierry has played a pivotal role in the transformation of Airbus over the years, positioning HR as a strategic function in times of deep change. I’m grateful for Thierry’s engagement, drive and resilience which have led to many Company successes. It has always been a pleasure to have him as a close ally, and I wish him well in this next phase of his professional career.”

Carmen-Maja Rex started her career as a consultant with Accenture in 1999, before joining the United Nations in 2003. In 2010, she started at Siemens where she held a number of leadership roles in Human Resources. In 2020, she became HR Group Director at Heidelberg Materials which employs a global workforce of 51,000 employees located in over 50 countries.

Source: Airbus
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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – MPS

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Erik Jennes – Chief Commercial Officer at MPS (Multi Pilot Simulations) – a leading manufacturer of flight simulation training devices (including Boeing 737 NG/MAX and Airbus A320 ceo/neo).

The conversation covers:

  • Core Offering: MPS specializes in high-fidelity fixed-base simulators for single-aisle aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. The company emphasizes “smarter simulators,” integrating advanced training options and using real aircraft components to ensure precision and safety.
  • Global Airline Partnerships: MPS has been expanding its airline customer base, with installations in countries like the U.S., U.K., Panama, and Canada. Notable partnerships include Frontier Airlines, Jet2, Copa Airlines, and Ryanair. This reflects a shift from ATO-focused sales to increasing collaboration with airlines.
  • Trends in Pilot Training: Erik highlighted that there is a growing emphasis on eco-friendly solutions, sustainability in production, and leveraging AI for enhanced simulation environments and objective performance reviews. Additionally, remote learning through VR and AR is becoming a significant trend.
  • Challenges in the Industry: Supply chain issues, high data package costs, and difficulty in finding skilled personnel—both for production and simulator operation—are major challenges. MPS mitigates these with innovative hiring practices, alternative supply options, and focusing on sustainable operations.
  • Future Outlook: Despite temporary slowdowns, long-term pilot demand is expected to rise significantly. MPS remains committed to high-quality FTDs, seeing them as a cost-efficient and effective training tool over full-flight simulators.

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Aircraft Manufacturer Raises Asia-Pacific Aircraft Demand Forecast to 19,500 by 2043

Airbus has increased its 20-year forecast for new aircraft demand in the Asia-Pacific region, including key markets China and India, to 19,500 planes, representing 46% of the 42,430 new aircraft projected globally by 2043. The company also announced surpassing a 50% market share in the region’s widebody aircraft backlog for the first time.

  • Demand Drivers: Airbus increased its previous forecasts by 3%. Around 71% of new deliveries are anticipated to support fleet expansion.
  • Regional Growth: The Asia-Pacific region continues to lead global aviation growth, with China and India as key contributors to rising demand.
  • Widebody Success: Airbus has exceeded 50% market share in the region’s widebody backlog, overtaking Boeing in this segment.

Statement’s

  • “With this surge in demand, the region’s fleet will continue to expand, driven by both growth and replacement needs, with sustainability initiatives becoming more prevalent,” said Anand Stanley, president of Airbus Asia-Pacific speaking at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines’ (AAPA) assembly of presidents in Brunei.

Source: Airbus

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