Market Intelligence: Asia Pacific

Airways Aviation Australia Wins at the Murwillumbah Aero Club Inter‑Flying Competition

Australia – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has highlighted that Airways Aviation Australia has won in the recent inter‑flying club competition hosted by the Murwillumbah Aero Club. Team instructors and students from Airways Aviation secured the overall “Home Shield” team trophy, while Flight Instructor Jason Prigoon was awarded first‑place overall individual pilot.

“I am super proud of our team of instructors and students who demonstrated that they are the best!! A special congratulations to our Flight Instructor, Jason Prigoon who was awarded First Place Overall Pilot – an amazing achievement, and one that reflects his flying skills, dedication and passion for aviation!” stated Janet Dalby, CEO Australasia and Pacific at Airways Aviation.

Source: Janet Dalby (Airways Aviation)
Photo Credit: Janet Dalby (Airways Aviation)

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Airbus Delivers 507 Aircraft in First 9 Months of 2025, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

Global – Airbus has reported its commercial aircraft performance for the first nine months of 2025, with 507 aircraft delivered and consolidated revenues of Euro 47.4 billion. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges, the company has reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined future ramp-up trajectories for its A220, A320, A330, and A350 programs.

  • A total of 507 commercial aircraft were delivered in 9m 2025, up from 497 in the same period of 2024. Deliveries included:

    • 62 A220s

    • 392 A320 Family

    • 20 A330s

    • 33 A350s

  • Gross commercial aircraft orders reached 610 units, with 514 net orders after cancellations.

  • Airbus’ commercial aircraft revenues rose 3% year-on-year to Euro 33.9 billion.

  • EBIT Adjusted from commercial aircraft activities increased to Euro 3.27 billion, supported by a favourable hedge rate and reduced R&D expenses, though partially offset by a less favourable delivery mix.

  • Airbus maintains its 2025 guidance:

    • ~820 commercial aircraft deliveries

    • EBIT Adjusted ~Euro 7.0 billion

    • Free cash flow before customer financing ~ Euro 4.5 billion

  • Production targets and ramp-up outlook:

    • A220: Rate 12 now expected in 2026, reflecting current market balance.

    • A320 Family: Ramp-up to rate 75 per month targeted for 2027.

    • A330: Stabilized at rate 4; rate 5 expected by 2029.

    • A350: Targeting rate 12 by 2028.

  • The order backlog for commercial aircraft stood at 8,665 units at the end of September 2025.

Statements

  • “Our nine-month results reflect the level of commercial aircraft deliveries and a solid performance in the Defence and Space and Helicopters businesses,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO.

  • “Deliveries remain backloaded amid a complex and dynamic operating environment. Meanwhile, we continue to expand our industrial capacity to support the commercial aircraft ramp-up,” he added.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus (shown as meta image)

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Symbiotics – Leading Aspiring Pilot and Pilot Assessment Solutions

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Hannah Davies, Director of Strategy and Growth at Symbiotics – a leading assessment solution provider for the pilot training ecosystem and airlines.

The conversation covers:

  • Company Overview: Symbiotics are global leaders with over 30 years’ experience specialising in psychometric assessments for aviation professionals through their ADAPT online platform, delivering over 150,000 tests annually across 80 countries. Their solutions support airlines, training schools, militaries, and other aviation operators worldwide, to support the recruitment, selection and development of aviation professionals aligned with ICAO competencies and regulatory requirements.
  • Expansion into Cabin Crew Assessments: Symbiotics recently expanded its expertise to include cabin crew assessments. Developed with industry input and aligned with ICAO competencies and CBTA principles, the new suite evaluates personality, cognitive reasoning, and crew resource management skills. The company also partnered with Sky People Training to add a foundation knowledge test, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation for both new and experienced crew.
  • Global Presence and Innovation: Active at key training and aviation events worldwide, Symbiotics values direct engagement with clients to gather feedback and share insights. The company continues to innovate, with the upcoming launch of a mobile-optimised testing interface aimed at enhancing accessibility and user experience during global recruitment campaigns.
  • Industry Trends and Challenges: Hannah highlighted that while pilot recruitment has slowed due to supply chain issues, demand is expected to rise again soon. She noted a stronger focus on selecting the right candidates early to reduce training costs and improve success rates. A key challenge remains aligning and analysing large datasets to link psychometric outcomes with training performance under CBTA and EBT frameworks.
  • The Future of Pilot Training and Symbiotics’ Role: Looking ahead, Hannah envisions a more data-driven and inclusive pilot training industry, with competency-based and personalised learning paths. She also sees growing use of AI and technology – where proven effective – to enhance training quality and safety. Symbiotics aims to stay at the forefront by combining innovation, data analysis, and close collaboration with clients.

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Australia’s Flight Options Announces the Introduction of a Learjet 45 XR into Service

Australia – Flight Options, a Sunshine Coast-based training, charter, and aircraft sales aviation organisation, has announced the introduction of a Learjet 45 XR into charter service, specialising in local and overseas medical retrievals.

The Learjet 45 XR is a high-performance business jet that can carry up to nine passengers and two crew members. It has a maximum range of 3,389 km and a cruising speed of 860 km/h. The Learjet is known for its reliability, efficiency, and versatility, making it a popular choice for business jet travellers. Its spacious, climate-controlled cabin, sumptuous double-club seating, well-stocked galley, and abundant luggage storage space make it a comfortable and convenient option for longer flights.

Steve Padgett OAM, Founder and Managing Director of Flight Options, commented on the fleet expansion: “The launch of our Learjet 45 XR marks an exciting new chapter for Flight Options. By investing in additional aircraft for charter and advanced training with the recently launched new A320 flight simulator, we are reinforcing our commitment to meet growing charter demand by delivering the highest standards in aviation services. We have a small but dedicated crew at Flight Options to provide a personal approach to everything we do.”

Flight Options’ fleet now includes the newly acquired Learjet 45(XR), a Citation X, a Falcon 2000(LX), a Phenom 300, and a Phenom 300E.

About Flight Options (Australia) Pty Ltd
Flight Options is an Australian owned and operated aviation company based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, offering a full range of services including:

  • Advanced Simulation and Training
    • Type Ratings
    • Airline Transport Pilot Rating
    • Multi Crew Cooperation Course
      • APS MCC (subject to regulatory approval)
    • Scenario and LOFT based HFNTS
    • Jet Conversion Course
    • Introduction to Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
  • Aircraft Training
    • Class Rating PA44T Seminole
    • Instrument Rating Training
      • PA44T Seminole
      • Frasca PA44 based simulator
    • Aircraft Charter supported by a fleet of aircraft based at the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, and Essendon Airports
    • Aircraft Management
    • Aircraft Sales by SJP Aviation
    • Aircraft Maintenance by Universal Aircraft Services
    • Fixed Base Operation (FBO) services by the Sunshine Coast Jet Centre

The Sunshine Coast Jet Centre was introduced in 2023 to provide VIP Fixed Base Operations for business aircraft arriving and departing from the Sunshine Coast Airport.

Source: Flight Options

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