Market Intelligence: Far East & China

Flight Simulator Manufacturer, China Simulation Sciences, to Participate in the 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education Summit in April 2025 in Chengdu, China

Chengdu, China – China Simulation Sciences Co., Ltd. (CSS), a leading Chinese simulator manufacturer, has announced its upcoming participation in the 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education Summit (CATES), scheduled for April 24-25, 2025, in Chengdu, China. CATES is the largest aviation and pilot training industry trade event that brings together aviation training professionals from airlines, training organizations, industry suppliers, government and regulator officials.

As a majority owned subsidiary of Juneyao Group, China Simulation Sciences Co., Ltd. (CSS) has been deeply involved in the research and development of simulation technology since 2017. Leveraging Juneyao Group’s strong foothold in the aviation industry, CSS utilizes its proprietary technology to propel the advancement of simulation equipment industrialization, thereby bolstering China’s aviation training and education efforts.

Through meticulous research and development, CSS has successfully created a range of full-flight simulators for various aircraft models, including the A320, B737, and ARJ21. Notably, the A320NEO/CEO FFS stands as China’s inaugural full-flight simulator with complete independent intellectual property rights, having impressively attained the D-level certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China in 2020.

As a valued partner of COMAC, CSS remains steadfastly committed to advancing China’s large aircraft industry. Backed by its remarkable technological research capabilities, CSS has conducted in-depth studies and implemented forward-thinking strategies for the training and education related to domestically produced large aircraft, specifically focusing on the ARJ21 and C919 projects.

With a vision of “reaching the pinnacle of simulation, embracing the technology of tomorrow,” CSS is constantly pushing boundaries. Through relentless innovation and cutting-edge research, CSS strives to meet the evolving needs of China’s civil aviation flight training in the modern era, bolstering the steadfast progression of “Smart Civil Aviation” with the might of technology.

Source: China Simulation Sciences Co., Ltd.
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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Elite Simulation Solutions

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Christopher Reville – Chief Commercial Officer at ELITE Simulation Solutions AG, a global provider of IFR train­ing soft­ware, flight con­trols and flight train­ing devices.

The conversation covers:

  1. Evolution and Product Range: ELITE Simulation Solutions, founded in 1987, began as a simulation software company and evolved into a global solution provider of flight training devices. They offer a wide range of products, from basic desktop simulators to advanced flight simulators for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, catering to civilian, military, and educational sectors.
  2. Customizable Solutions and Innovation: A key strength of ELITE is its ability to develop tailored solutions for clients, thanks to in-house control over both hardware and software. This agility enables the company to adapt quickly to specific customer needs, such as developing bespoke dual-pilot configurations or integrating unique avionics setups.
  3. Global Reach and Impact: With installations across the world, including in the US, Europe, Africa, and Asia, ELITE’s devices serve various organizations, from universities and flight schools to government aviation authorities. Recent projects include the delivery of an FNPT II simulator to Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic, a Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) for Cameroon’s Ministry of Interior Civil Aviation Authority, and an A320 FTD Level 4 simulator in Santiago, Chile.
  4. Commitment to Quality and Safety: ELITE emphasizes Swiss-engineered precision, ensuring high-quality flight models that meet and exceed regulatory standards. Their devices are designed to provide realistic training and enhance safety through accurate simulation of high-risk scenarios, thereby preparing pilots effectively.
  5. Industry Trends and Forward-Thinking Vision: The company is actively tracking trends like VR, mixed reality, and emerging aircraft types such as UAVs and EVTOLs. While cautious about adopting new technology, ELITE prioritizes meaningful advancements that improve training value, focusing on enhancing safety and cost efficiency for flight schools and aviation organizations.

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13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) Scheduled for April 24-25 in Chengdu, China

The 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) is scheduled for April 24-25 in Chengdu, China. CATES is the largest aviation and pilot training industry trade event that brings together aviation training professionals from airlines, training organizations, industry suppliers, government and regulator officials.

Forecasted attendance metrics for the event include:

  • 400+ senior delegates from airlines and aviation training services providers
  • 200+ Chinese airlines decision makers
  • 30+ professional industry speakers
  • 30+ industry exhibitors

Key themes to be discussed at CATES 2025 are:

  • The Dispatcher Capability Profile and Application Based on CBTA
  • Data Driven Flight Safety
  • Competencies-Oriented FFS Training Exercise
  • Quality Management of PLM In China Southern Airlines
  • The Quality and Assurances of Initial Co-Pilot Training
  • A Unified Perspective on Safety and Training
  • Improving Personal Performance and Enhancing Training Benefits
  • Course Development for AQP
  • Multiple Parties have Proposed Training Needs, Training Developers on how to Respond while Ensuring Quality
  • The Practices and Challenges of CBTA Assessment to Improve Competency and Safety
  • How You Supporting Your Training with the Adoption or Implementation of CBTA?
  • Training Methodology & Instructors
  • Support the Pilot Training by Adoption of Mixed-EBT
  • Prioritizing Human Factors for Aviation Safety
  • Human Factors in Hybrid Team Environments: Frontiers of Humans, Automation, and Risk
  • The Necessity of Training Quality Assurance System
  • Data Collection During the EBT Training

CATES 2025 will be attended by the following airlines, namely:

  • China Airline Pilots Association
  • Air China
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
  • China Aviation Management Institute of China (CAMIC)
  • China Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC)
  • FAA
  • Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA)
  • JAL
  • Lufthansa Airlines
  • Salient
  • Emirates
  • United Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • Xiamen Air
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shandong Air
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • Chunqiu Airlines
  • China United Airlines
  • West Air
  • Hebei Airlines
  • Junyao Airlines
  • Tibet Airlines
  • Shanghai Airlines
  • Loongair
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • Okair
  • China Express Airlines
  • Eva Air
  • Donghai Airlines
  • Chengdu Airlines
  • Joy Air
  • Kunming Airlines
  • Capital Airlines
  • China Airline
  • Air Macau
  • Dalian Airlines
  • Qingdao Airlines
  • Ruili Airlines Co., Ltd.
  • 9 Air
  • Air Guilin
  • China Cargo Airlines
  • Air China Cargo
  • China Postal Airlines
  • SF Airlines
  • YT Airlines
  • Nanshan Jet
  • Uni-top Airlines
  • Delta
  • Emirates
  • KLM
  • Air France
  • Compass Airlines
  • Avic Xi’an Aircraft Industry Group Company Ltd.

CATES 2025 Agenda & Registration form, click here.

Attendee List of CATES 2024, click here.

Video of CATES 2024, click here.

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Source: CATES
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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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T’way Air Contracts FTD.aero to Supply a B738 Level 4 Flight Training Device to Korea

Seoul, South Korea – T’way Air, one of the fastest-growing low-cost airlines in Asia, has signed a contract with FTD.aero, a Poland based TDM, for the delivery of a Level 4 FTD, modeled after the B738 aircraft.

The decision to choose FTD.aero came after months of extensive evaluation and rigorous testing of various devices available on the market, including a site visit to FTD.aero. T’way Air, aiming to further enhance the quality of its crew training programs, selected FTD.aero’s training solution as the one that best meets the airline’s requirements.

FTD.aero’s non motion simulators are designed to precisely replicate the cockpits and systems of various simulated aircraft available in the company’s offer. Thanks to the modular design and in-field upgrade capabilities, the T’way Air’s new simulator can be adapted in the future to meet the airline’s evolving needs. This flexibility is particularly significant given T’way Air’s plans for fleet growth and modernization in the coming years, ensuring the training infrastructure keeps pace with the airline’s development.

FTD.aero, renowned for its production of advanced Flight Training Devices (FTDs), has gained international recognition for the unparalleled replication of simulated aircraft hardware and software and innovation of its solutions, engineered in-house to ensure highest quality standards, customizations and availability of affordable spare parts, critical for uninterrupted operational readiness for its Clients. The company collaborates with numerous airlines worldwide, with LOT Polish Airlines as one of its strategic partners. This partnership underscores FTD.aero’s commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of both large carriers and rapidly expanding airlines like T’way Air.

“We are delighted to support T’way Air in their ongoing growth and to provide them with tools for effective crew training. We are confident that our simulator will exceed their expectations,” said an Filip Witczak – FTD.aerorepresentative.

This collaboration reaffirms T’way Air’s commitment to developing its training infrastructure and maintaining the highest operational standards, which serve as the foundation for its continued international expansion and  translates into the safety and comfort of our passengers.

Source: FTD.aero
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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
Photo Credit: Airbus

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