Market Intelligence: Asia Pacific

FlightLogger Adds “Days Since Last Training” Widget to Business Insights Module

Global – Flight school management software provider FlightLogger has rolled out a new feature set aimed at increasing training visibility and reducing administrative burdens. The platform’s latest update introduces two new “Days Since Last Training” widgets within its Business Insights module, targeting both flight and ground training activity.

  • The new widgets provide real-time insight into student activity by tracking the number of days since each cadet’s last flight or ground session.

  • Designed for flight schools, universities, and training centers managing high cadet volumes, the tools support early identification of inactive students, ensuring timely intervention and continuous training momentum.

  • Benefits include streamlined oversight, reduced manual check-ins, improved student throughput, and better scheduling efficiency.

  • The widgets require activation of the Business Insights module and are available without additional complex setup or retraining.

  • FlightLogger emphasizes that these enhancements are intended to refine existing workflows, not overhaul them, offering clarity for instructors and leadership alike.

Source: FlightLogger

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ICAO Rejects IATA Proposal to Raise Pilot Retirement Age Beyond 65

Global – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has rejected a proposal to raise the mandatory pilot retirement age from 65 to 67, following deliberations at its 42nd Assembly, held from September 23 to October 3, 2025.

  • The proposal was submitted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and supported by numerous airlines seeking relief from a regional specific global pilot shortage.

  • IATA’s position emphasized that extending the retirement age would enable operators to retain experienced pilots longer while mitigating training pipeline bottlenecks.

  • However, ICAO member states opposed the measure, citing concerns around aviation safety and age-related health risks, and ultimately voted to maintain the current age cap.

  • As a result, pilots aged 65 and above remain prohibited from operating international commercial flights, consistent with ICAO’s standing international standards.

Source: ICAO

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Australia’s RMIT University’s Aviation Academy is Seeking Grade 1 Flight Instructor in 2025

Australia – higher education provider RMIT University is seeking Grade 1 Flight Instructor to join its flight training operations at the Point Cook campus under the RMIT Aviation Academy. Please see an extract of the job post below/

“About the role

As a Grade 1 (Aeroplane) Flight Instructor, you will support the development and training of RMIT Aviation Academy students to achieve their CASA licences at the completion of an Associate or Bachelor Degree in Aviation (Pilot Training).

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in aviation training delivery and flight testing along with extensive mentoring experience. The instructor will be a subject matter expert in relation to ab initio pilot instruction.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in conducting ab initio flight training, and experience in aviation safety and training at a senior level.
  • Highly developed organisational and planning skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in the Microsoft Suite, in particular Excel and Word.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to forge collaborative relationships with assigned students and work with diverse teaching and academic staff to maintain positive, productive relationships that influence improvements in learning and teaching quality.
  • Demonstrated outstanding problem solving and critical thinking ability and flexibility to adapt your teaching style to suit your assigned students.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide early-career flight instructors.

Mandatory:

  • Have held a Flight Instructor (Aeroplane) rating Grade 2 for a period of at least 12 months
  • Have logged at least 750 hours of instructional experience include 500hours flight time, in a registered aeroplane instructing in any sequences other than navigational sequences that are relevant to the issue of a private pilot (aeroplane) licence
  • In relation to the original issue of the rating, have passed a written examination in the principles of teaching and learning. The syllabus for the examination is specified in Appendix II of Civil Aviation Safety Regulation 40.1.7
  • Be recommended by the Chief Flying Instructor or Head of Operations of an instructing school
  • Have passed a flight test conducted by CASA, an approved testing officer or an approved person in accordance with the Grade 1 instructor rating test report form under the direct supervision of the Head of Operations or Chief Flying Instructor

All Flight Instructors must hold, at a minimum:

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116), or complete within 12-month period of commencement of employment; or
  • A Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.”

To Apply please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking here.

For further information about this position, please contact Justin Brownjohn (Senior Manager, Aviation Academy).

Applications Close: 22 Oct 2025 11.59 pm

The RMIT Aviation Academy, as part of the STEM College, leads in aviation education and flight training with a rich legacy and a world-class fleet of 28 aircraft. RMIT delivers integrated, industry-aligned pilot training across Melbourne and regional Victoria, committed to safety, innovation, and excellence.

Source: RMIT University

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AeroGuard Flight Training Center Graduates Inaugural Air New Zealand Cadets Within Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship

USA & New Zealand – AeroGuard Flight Training Center, an Air New Zealand’s flight training provider, has just graduated its first cadets for the airline’s Mangōpare Air New Zealand Pilot Cadetship. As a leading provider of career-focused ab initio flight training across the globe, AeroGuard is proud to partner with Ansett Aviation Training to prepare high-quality pilots for New Zealand’s flag carrier.

AeroGuard has partnered with Air New Zealand since 2024, welcoming five cohorts of cadets to the school’s Phoenix, Arizona, USA campus to date. Cadets within the world leading Mangōpare Cadetship complete their initial flight training at AeroGuard, which includes licenses through Commercial Multi Engine with Instrument Rating. Upon completing this phase, cadets move on to Dubai to complete their Type Rating and Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) with Ansett Aviation Training before starting their careers with Air New Zealand.

These first graduates have completed their training in under 12 months and are now preparing to continue their advanced training with Ansett, bringing them one step closer to their professional careers with Air New Zealand. AeroGuard designed this program in partnership with Ansett Aviation to provide a beginning-to-end pilot training solution for the airline, ensuring they are met with knowledgeable, high-quality, and experienced pilots fully prepared for commercial airline pilot careers.

Joel Davidson, AeroGuard CEO, shared “We are thrilled to highlight Air New Zealand’s first cadets successfully graduating from initial pilot training with AeroGuard. This program was built to provide airline-ready professionals and we are proud of these cadets’ hard work and dedication to become just that. This partnership ensures a consistent pipeline of well-trained pilots who will uphold safety, professionalism, and excellence for Air New Zealand.”

Other pilot cadets from Air New Zealand at AeroGuard are continuing to progress through their career-focused training and are expected to follow these first graduates. These cadets train alongside other industry leading airline cadets from Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, and Air India.

Located in the global destination for flight training, AeroGuard’s Phoenix, Arizona, USA campus provides students with an ideal training environment built to fully prepare them for commercial airline pilot careers. This environment consists of 350+ VFR flying days a year, varying airspace complexity, diverse terrain, and is enriched by AeroGuard’s 120+ aircraft fleet and population of over 250 flight instructors.

As a leading flight training provider, AeroGuard continues to build the next generation of professional pilots within a career-focused, safety first, structured environment to establish successful pilot careers.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses. AeroGuard offers professionally focused commercial pilot training programs to students and airlines all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 25 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 8,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
Photo Credit: Air New Zealand

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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Software, Aeroplanned, Highlights New Approach to Optimise Pilot Training in New Zealand

New Zealand – Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, presented its vision for a collaborative, phase-specialised approach to flight training at the recent NZ Aviation Industry Association conference.

  • Aeroplanned outlined a model in which training centres of excellence are established for specific phases of pilot training:

    • Visual training concentrated at sunny bases

    • Instrument training delivered at advanced airports

    • Students progressing seamlessly through a connected ecosystem

  • The concept aims to build a resilient, efficient training pipeline with consistent standards and on-time delivery of graduates.

  • Using Aeroplanned’s software, this vision can be modelled both as a long-term strategic plan and a short-term operational blueprint, providing schools with visibility into student progress, resourcing needs, and bottlenecks.

  • A key challenge highlighted was multi-engine instructor demand: whether a school runs one or multiple courses, requirements remain constant, creating inefficiencies for smaller providers. Aeroplanned suggested that collaborative, specialised training phases could improve utilisation, strengthen resilience, and enhance the student experience.

Statement

  • “Here’s the challenge: whether a school runs just one 12-month course for 14 students, or twelve of those courses in a year, the number of multi-engine instructors required is the same. Running at that larger scale would make multi-engine resourcing highly efficient — but the single-engine demand would be impossible for most NZ schools. So schools end up forced into trade-offs: smaller groups with poor utilisation, or fewer groups that create peaks and troughs. Either way, covering all phases alone is inefficient and unsustainable. By working together and specialising in phases, schools can share capacity, improve utilisation, build resilience, and give students a stronger learning experience.” stated Jen Liddle, CEO at Aeroplanned.

Source: Aeroplanned

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Flight School Management Software Provider FlightLogger Rolls Out Passkey Login Feature

Global – Flight school management software provider FlightLogger has rolled out Passkey login, enabling users to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or a device PIN—eliminating traditional passwords and enhancing security.

  • According to the official update, more than 1,800 users have already activated Passkey login in FlightLogger.

  • The new approach reduces reliance on password resets and support tickets, and aims to bolster access efficiency for rotating staff, shared devices, and global campuses.

  • Passkeys provide phishing-resistant authentication, as they are tied to the service domain and do not transmit reusable credentials.

  • The feature was introduced as part of FlightLogger’s 24 September 2025 update—delivered with no downtime.

  • In the same update, FlightLogger also added new Business Insights widgets and UI enhancements for ground training.

  • FlightLogger’s existing footprint is substantial: it is used by over 211 flight schools across 47 countries and supports 60,000+ instructors, students, and staff globally.

About FlightLogger
FlightLogger (headquartered in Denmark) is a cloud‑based flight training management platform designed to unify scheduling, compliance, document workflows, and logging across flight schools and aviation training organizations. It has expanded globally, serving over 200 flight training organizations in more than 40 markets.

Source: FlightLogger

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