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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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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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European Flight Training Group FTEJerez Raises Aviation Safety Concerns Over Proposed Solar Farm Near UK Base

United Kingdom – FTEJerez, a Spain-headquartered flight training group which recently launched UK base, has formally opposed the development of one of Europe’s largest proposed solar farms, citing serious safety concerns for pilot training operations conducted from London Oxford Airport.

  • The Botley West Solar Farm, proposed by Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP), is designed to generate 840 megawatts of renewable electricity, supplying approximately 330,000 homes.

  • FTEJerez, which operates its UK flight training from London Oxford Airport, submitted formal objections to the Planning Inspectorate during the project’s public examination phase.

  • The flight school expressed alarm over several risks posed to trainee pilots, including:

    • Limited emergency landing options due to the extensive solar panel coverage and perimeter fencing.

    • Glint and glare from panels potentially interfering with pilot visibility.

    • Bird displacement affecting aircraft flight paths.

  • FTEJerez emphasized the suitability of the current Oxfordshire airspace for flight training and the potential negative impact of the development on aviation safety standards.

  • In contrast, PVDP stated that consultations with Oxford Airport and relevant authorities confirm that the project poses no aviation hazard. As a precaution, they have revised panel placement near runway zones.

  • A final decision by the Secretary of State on the project is expected in spring 2026.

Statements

  • “We have selected London Oxford Airport as our UK training base to conduct the elements of training required by the UK Civil Aviation Authority for students working toward a UK Commercial Pilot Licence. This location has been chosen due to its strong safety record, high-quality facilities, and the suitability of the surrounding airspace and environment for pilot training. We are alarmed by the serious flight safety hazards posed by the proposed Botley West development, particularly the fate of any trainee pilots having to make emergency landings onto acres of solar panels, surrounded by high security fencing.” – FTEJerez said in a letter to the Planning Inspectorate

  • “Oxford Airport has confirmed that the project poses no threat to aviation in the area. As set out clearly in the Statement of Common Ground submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, which is publicly available, we have liaised extensively and constructively with Oxford Airport and relevant aviation authorities to ensure there are no adverse effects.” – PVDP spokesperson

Source: FTEJerez and Media Reporting
Photo Credit: FTEJerez

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Cargolux Selects Simorg as Strategic Management Software for Flight Training Operations

Luxembourg – Simorg, a product of Gözen Digital Aviation, has been selected by Cargolux Airlines as the strategic management software for its flight training operations.

  • Cargolux, Europe’s largest all-cargo airline, will implement Simorg’s cloud-based software to manage its simulator and crew training operations.

  • Simorg, developed by Gözen Digital Aviation, offers an all-in-one solution for simulator center and training management, currently serving a growing list of global customers.

  • The system is designed to support both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance across training centres and airline training departments.

  • This partnership further expands Simorg’s footprint in the European airline market following earlier implementations by Lufthansa Aviation Training and other full flight simulator centers.

Source: Simorg
Photo Credit: Simorg

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REISER Simulation and Training Joins Forces with Leonardo to Co-Develop AW139 FTD Level 3

Germany – REISER Simulation and Training, a Germany-based helicopter simulator solutions provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Italian aerospace manufacturer Leonardo to codevelop a next-generation AW139 Level 3 Flight Training Device (FTD). The announcement was made during the 2025 European Rotors Show in Cologne.

  • The partnership targets the development of a high-fidelity, cost-effective AW139 Level 3 FTD tailored to civil-market requirements.

  • Leonardo will contribute OEM-grade simulation fidelity, while REISER will integrate its advanced simulator architecture and training technologies.

  • The collaboration addresses operational needs from UK-based AW139 operator HeliOperations, with a Memorandum of Understanding signed to deliver one of the initial systems.

  • The new training device aims to serve operators of small to mid-sized fleets by offering in-house training capabilities without requiring the investment level of full flight simulators.

  • The device is designed to improve flight safety and operational readiness, particularly in budget-sensitive environments.

Statements

  • “For REISER, this partnership and the development of another helicopter training device together with Leonardo marks an important milestone in the collaboration and extends the product portfolio by one of the most relevant helicopter types in the world,” said REISER CEO Dr. Johannes Hain.

Source: REISER Simulation and Training
Photo Credit: REISER Simulation and Training

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