Market Intelligence: Far East & China

Simaero Announces the Appointment of Mr. Minxuan LOU as General Manager of Simaero China

China – global operator of full flight simulator training center’s and provider of simulator engineering services Simaero is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Minxuan Lou as the new Legal Representative and General Manager of Simaero China (SIMAERO (Shanghai) Aviation Simulator Equipment Co., Ltd.), effective immediately. Mr. Lou succeeds Mr. Jiang Lei in this leadership role.

Mr. Minxuan Lou brings nearly two decades of experience in the aerospace and manufacturing industries, having held senior leadership positions at Collins Aerospace, Golden Argosy, and most recently as General Manager of Argosy Shanghai Aerospace Material. His background in automation engineering, combined with a deep understanding of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and extensive management experience in both multinational joint ventures and Chinese enterprises, will be key assets as Simaero continues to expand its footprint in China.

Nicolas Mouté, CEO of Simaero: “With the arrival of our new management team, Simaero reaffirms its strong commitment to China as a strategic priority for the Group. We remain fully dedicated to supporting our operations in the country and building on the significant investments we have already made to enhance pilot training and simulation engineering services. We are confident that, under Mr. Lou’s leadership, Simaero China will continue to grow in a positive, collaborative, and harmonious way—together with our employees, customers, and partners. We look forward to this new chapter and to continuing our strong partnership with all our stakeholders in China.”

Source: Simaero
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Boeing Appoints Zaid Alami as Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific and Oceania

Singapore – Boeing has announced the appointment of Zaid Alami as Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific & Oceania, leading Customer Support for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. This new role follows his leadership tenure at Boeing Indonesia and marks a strategic move to enhance customer engagement across a region critical to Boeing’s future growth.

  • Boeing forecasts demand in the region over the next 20 years to include:

    • 4,720 new airplane deliveries and 7.2% annual traffic growth in Southeast Asia.

    • 1,470 new deliveries and 3% annual growth in Northeast Asia.

    • 740 new deliveries and 3.7% growth in Oceania.

  • The forecast also anticipates the need for 373,000 new aviation personnel and a commercial services market valued at $635 billion.

  • Alami will continue his support for Indonesia’s aviation sector, now from a regional leadership perspective.

Statements:

  • “After an incredible journey leading Boeing Indonesia, I’m honored to step into a new chapter as Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific & Oceania leading Customer Support for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.”

  • “As I take on this regional role, I’ll continue supporting Indonesia—a country and team that have shaped me deeply—just in a new capacity.”

Source: Zaid Alami (Boeing)
Photo Credit: Boeing

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CATES 2025 Brings Together 300+ Aviation Training Experts in Guanghan, China

Guanghan, China – The 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education Summit (CATES), themed “Innovation and Development of Aviation Training”, was held on April 24–25, 2025, at Guanghan in Sichuan Province. The summit gathered over 300 experts from airlines, manufacturers, and aviation training organisations to explore the evolving landscape of pilot and crew training.

  • More than 300 industry leaders, experts, and corporate representatives from aviation training and education participated in the event.

  • Panel discussions addressed the role of immersive technologies, systematic training frameworks, and emerging global trends in aviation education.

  • Two new sub-forums were introduced:

    • Flight Simulation Conference: Focused on leveraging VR and AR technologies to enhance flight simulation and address traditional training limitations.

    • Cabin Crew Safety Training Conference: Addressed comprehensive lifecycle training for cabin personnel, including recruitment, training, and career development.

  • Key speakers included senior figures from China Eastern, CAE, Boeing, Lufthansa Group, JAL, and leading Chinese training centres and airlines.

    • Yan Li – Deputy General Manager, China Eastern Research and Development Center
    • Weiwei Zhang – First-Class Pilot, B787 Type Rating Instructor, China Simulation Sciences Co., Ltd.
    • Chee Whai Willy Lee – CTA Deployment Specialist, Boeing
    • Qinggui Liu – Safety Committee Director, China Air Transport Association
    • Xuesong Zhang – Training Director of Flight Training Standard Department Civil Aviation Flight University of China
    • Qichao Zhao – Chairman, Kingfar International Inc.
    • Andrew Lim Chee Ken – Director Training, APAC CAE
    • Remus Low – Sales Director, CPaT Global
    • Liang Guo – General Manager, Spring Airlines Training Co.,Ltd
    • Liang Qiao – General Manager, Shandong Airlines Traning Center
    • Christof Kemeny – UPRT Specialist Lufthansa Group
    • Ryuichi Toyota – EBT Manager, JAL
    • Liang Wang – EBT Manager, Sichuan Airlines
    • Yitan Wang – General Manager of Flight Management Department Shandong Airlines
    • Michel Lacombe – EBT Manager, Former Air France
    • Tong Li – Researcher, Northwestern Polytechnical University
    • Fakai Liu – Captain of Boeing B737, Shandong Airlines
    • Yongzheng Wang – Test pilot, Civil Aviation Flight University of China
    • Feng Qing – President of Flight College Civil Aviation University of China
    • Zhao Wang – Vice President, Jiangsu Puxu Technology Co.,Ltd
    • Yang Yang – Engineering Department Manager, Sichuan Airlines Training Center
    • Hui Guo – General Manager, Qingdao Airlines Training Center
    • Lai Zhou – GM of Pre-Research Department China Simulation Sciences Co.,Ltd.
    • Dr. Mizuki Urano – Aviation Safety Advocate
    • Yang Wu – Pilot Instructor, Zhuhai Xiangyi Aviation Technology Co.,Ltd
    • Kexin Zhu – Deputy General Manager, Junyao Aviation Services Company
    • Haiyang Zhang – Manager of Safety Education Office, Shenzhen Airlines
    • Nan Meng – Deputy General Manager of Cabin Crew Department, Hainan Airlines
    • Yufei He – Instructor, Junyao Aviation Services Company
    • Chao Feng – Deputy Manager of Cabin Crew, CRM Instructor, Hebei Airlines

Source: CATES
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer FTD.aero Completes Factory Acceptance Test of B738 Simulator for South Korean Airline

Poland – Flight simulation manufacturer FTD.aero has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of a B738 Fixed-Base Flight Training Device (FTD) for South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air, marking the company’s first simulator approved for airline training in Korea.

  • The FAT was conducted at FTD.aero’s manufacturing facility in Poland, where T’way Air test pilots validated the device through detailed technical assessments.
  • The simulator replicates the Boeing 737-800 cockpit and is developed to meet Level 4 qualification standards as specified by the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT).
  • The B738 FTD is scheduled for installation at T’way Air’s training center in June 2025, significantly enhancing the airline’s internal pilot training capabilities.
  • This project marks FTD.aero’s entry into the Korean market and expands its growing global simulator portfolio.
  • The company currently has nearly 30 full-scale flight training devices, including those based on the B738, B737 MAX (B73M), and A320 platforms, deployed tailored for airlines, training centers, and aviation universities.

Source: FTD.aero
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China Informs Airlines to Accept Boeing Deliveries in 2025

China – According to media reports China has officially lifted its ban on Boeing aircraft deliveries following two complex trade months between the United States and China. Officials are said to have started informing domestic carriers and government agencies that deliveries of Boeing aircraft can restart this week.

Boeing has previously indicated that it plans to deliver another 50 aircraft to Chinese airlines 2025. Public available data shows that 14 Chinese airlines have at least a combined 137 Boeing aircraft on order – it should be noted that Chinese airlines mostly do not disclose their orders and it only becomes known at the aircraft delivery stage.

Source: Media Reporting
Photo Credit: Boeing China

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