Market Intelligence: Far East & China

Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – JETPUBS – Delivering Customized Manuals and Training Materials

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Larissa Fildes – CEO at Jetpubs, which empowers aviation operators to stay compliant, efficient, and training-ready by delivering fully customized manuals and training materials.

The conversation covers:

  • Jetpubs’ Dual Focus and Growth: Larissa Fildes shared her 20-year journey from marketing to leading Jetpubs, a company that provides customized manuals and training materials for aviation operators. Jetpubs operates with a dual focus: a full-service tech pubs department powered by proprietary software, and a robust training materials division, supporting over 600 clients globally.
  • Tech Innovation: iPad App & New Tools: Jetpubs recently launched version 4.2.0 of its iPad app, which now includes fillable forms for students and instructors—streamlining training processes and document handling. They also introduced a new version of their Cockpit Companion, an interactive training tool that improves procedural learning and reduces simulator hours.
  • Industry Trends: Blending Old & New Tools: Larissa noted a resurgence in demand for traditional tools like cockpit posters and static trainers, as VR—while valuable—still poses challenges in cognitive overload and practical application. She emphasized the importance of layering training tools appropriately rather than overwhelming trainees with too much complexity at once.
  • Current Challenges: Supply Chain, Remote Work, and Public Perception: Key industry challenges include maintaining training effectiveness in remote environments and managing public perception amid rapid information spread. Jetpubs responds by customizing materials for durability and usage context, recruiting talent nationwide, and continuously evaluating client outcomes over flashy tech trends (“tool seduction”).
  • Vision for the Future and Role of AFM: While the future of pilot training is still emerging, Larissa believes we are at an inflection point. She expects more focus on teaching trainees how to learn in modern training environments. Jetpubs leverages AFM as both a “megaphone” for visibility and a “radar” for market intelligence, using it to stay informed and proactive in adapting to the industry’s evolving needs.

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ASTi’s SERA Boosts Pilot Training for Japan Airlines MPL Program

Japan – Advanced Simulation Technology inc. (ASTi) is pleased to announce that Japan Airlines (JAL) recently adopted its Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC (SERA) product as a key component in their Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) First Officer Program. JAL’s MPL program allows students to start training with zero cockpit experience and emerge as fully qualified, type-rated, commercial airline First Officers. CAE, in partnership with JAL, hosts this training program at its Phoenix, AZ facility.

During Phase 2 of the MPL program, SERA’s simulated air traffic control (ATC) environment provides a variety of new training scenarios forcing student pilots to react appropriately. In place of routine actions, SERA introduces events like weather diversion around a storm cell, runway go-around, altitude hold on climb-out due to air traffic, and more. SERA gives students the opportunity to practice differing levels of ATC interaction complexity from the safety of CAE’s 737NG level D full flight simulators (FFS). Further, SERA represents a significant cost savings to the airline, as CAE no longer has to fly real jet aircraft, which was the method previously used to expose trainees to ATC communication.

While it’s been almost 20 years since simulated air traffic control environments (SATCE) were identified as required for MPL training, JAL is the first airline to adopt a SATCE solution and put it into daily use. The first training class to use SERA for simulated ATC recently graduated after about three months’ time with zero percent failure rate. JAL’s embracing of SATCE technology is nothing short of visionary, and ASTi is proud to be the SATCE solution for such a successful and innovative training initiative.

About ASTi
ASTi is the leading supplier of communications, automated ATC and sound systems to the training and simulation industry. ASTi meets FAA, EASA and equivalent Level D qualifications with simulators around the world. Since 1989, ASTi has fielded over 12,000 systems at more than 800 installation sites in the U.S. and 49 other countries.

Source: ASTi
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Boeing Releases 2025 Forecasts for 20-Year Global Demand for 660,000 New Commercial Pilots

Global – Fueled by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix, Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects continued demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial fleet changes to meet the demands of the flying public. Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) anticipates the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals through 2044 to meet the long-term increase in air travel.

Boeing, which released its annual 20-year forecast at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, said commercial carriers will need substantial hiring and training to sustain the global commercial fleet, including:

  • 660,000 pilots
  • 710,000 maintenance technicians
  • 1,000,000 cabin crew members

“As commercial air traffic demand continues to outpace economic growth and the global fleet expands to meet demand, our industry will keep the fleet flying safely and efficiently by supporting workforce development for carriers worldwide,” said Chris Broom, vice president, Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services. “The industry is investing in technologies, including mixed reality— an immersive blend of physical and digital environments that enhances hands-on learning and situational awareness. Boeing is supporting customers with digitally advanced aviation training products and services to meet their needs. The bedrock of our approach remains competency-based training and assessment methodology to ensure high quality aviation training.”

In the PTO, Boeing projects through 2044:

  • Two-thirds of new personnel will address replacement due to attrition, while one- third supports growth in the commercial fleet
  • Demand for new personnel is driven primarily by single-aisle airplanes
  • As in past years, Eurasia, China and North America continue to drive demand for more than half of new industry personnel
  • South Asia and Southeast Asia are the fastest-growing regions for personnel with staffing demand expected to more than triple

Source: Boeing

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Aviation Distance Learning Provider CPaT Announces New Partnership with Panda Flight Academy

Japan – CPaT Global, a leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced that it has been awarded a new contract with Panda Flight Academy (“PFA”). CPaT will be providing PFA with their Airbus A320 Enhanced Aircraft Systems courses and their Boeing B737NG Aircraft Systems courses and Interactive Classroom for both fleets. 

“CPaT is honored to support PFA with our comprehensive training solutions,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, CPaT’s Vice President of Sales. “This partnership further strengthens CPaT’s footprint in Japan and underscores our commitment to providing innovative, flexible training tools that meet the evolving needs of pilot training organizations around the world.” 

“We are excited to partner with CPaT Global to enhance the quality of training we provide to our airline partners,” said Noriyuki Shibata, Vice president of PFA. “CPaT’s flexible and advanced training solutions, especially for the A320 and B737, allow us to deliver high-quality, cost-effective pilot training. The ability to offer aircraft systems courses fully in Japanese is a major benefit, and something no other provider in the world can match.” 

PFA, a division of All Nippon Airways(“ANA”), with training centers located at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan.

About CPaT
CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 400 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About Panda Flight Academy Inc.
ANA has established PFA on December 1, 2011 to respond to the expansion of the aviation market, including LCC, and to provide efficient training for pilot license holders hired by airlines. We provide high-quality training services based on actual airline experience with high productivity at lower cost, training airline pilots to lead the next era of worldwide services.

Source: CPaT
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Flight Schedule Pro and Garmin Team Up for Automated Aircraft Data Integration

USA – Flight Schedule Pro, one of the world’s leading flight school operations platform providers, is working with Garmin to integrate PlaneSync™ aircraft flight logging data into its system—bringing enhanced automation and actionable insights to training operators.

  • Garmin’s PlaneSync™ captures detailed aircraft metrics—engine data, GPS tracks, environmental readings—but training operators need this data tied into lesson management and compliance tools.

  • Flight Schedule Pro is exploring an integration enabling automatic syncing of flight metrics directly into its platform to streamline instructor logs, resource scheduling, and student progress tracking.

  • The collaboration aims to reduce manual data entry, auto-populate post-flight logs, improve transparency into in-air operations, and support smarter dispatch decisions.

  • Future capabilities under consideration include maintenance tracking integration, enriched training progress reporting, and operational analytics connected to logged flight data.

  • Flight Schedule Pro emphasizes that the goal is to tailor data flows to everyday flight school workflows—supporting flight line efficiency and instructional quality, not just maintenance logs.

Source: Flight Schedule Pro
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Private-Radar Launches Crew Information System to Enhance Safety and Compliance in Flight Training

Global – Private-Radar, a leading Flight School Management Solution, is proud to announce the release of its latest module: The Crew Information System (CIS), a powerful tool designed to enhance safety by simplifying the distribution of critical information to flight crews and ensuring full operational compliance.

With the Crew Information System, Private-Radar partners can send essential information and documents—such as Standard Operating Procedures, training handbooks, aircraft manuals, safety bulletins, checklist, etc.—directly to instructors, student pilots, and other crew members. This centralized system ensures critical information is delivered efficiently and on time.

Crucially, a key feature of the Crew Information System is its ability to require mandatory reading or signatures from recipients. The built-in compliance tracking system ensures that no information goes unacknowledged, and flight dispatch can be automatically prevented until crew members fulfil the required actions. This functionality ensures nothing is overlooked, strengthening both safety and accountability.

Prisque Lemblé, Founder and CEO at Private-Radar: “The Crew Information System was built in response to growing demands from our partners for a reliable and trackable way to manage operational communication, it’s a major step toward reducing risk and improving training efficiency.” 

Use Case Example

A typical use case is a flight school updating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The Head of Training creates a new Crew Information outlining the changes, attaches the revised SOP, and sets constraints— mandatory reading, signature required, and prevent dispatch. They then send the Crew Information to all instructors and students. Private-Radar will prevent dispatching flights when the Pilot in Command has not read and signed this Crew Information, ensuring 100% compliance before any flight takes place.  

The Crew Information System is already available to all Private-Radar partners. 

For more information or to schedule a demo, please visit: www.private-radar.com/demo  

Source: Private-Radar
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