Market Intelligence: Far East & China

Aircraft Manufacturer Airbus Provides 2024 Guidance Update

  • A320 ramp-up trajectory adjusted to reflect specific supply chain challenges in a degraded operating environment; around 770 commercial aircraft deliveries now expected in 2024; target production rate of 75 A320 Family aircraft a month maintained and now expected to be reached in 2027
  • 2024 guidance updated

Amsterdam, 24 June 2024 – Airbus SE is providing a market update to report on new developments related to its space activities and commercial aircraft business, the impact of which is leading the Company to update its 2024 guidance.

In the first half of 2024, the Space Systems management team conducted an extensive technical review of all programmes, identifying further commercial and technical challenges. On that basis, the Company has decided to record charges of around € 0.9bn in the H1 2024 accounts. These are mainly related to updated assumptions on schedules, workload, sourcing, risks and costs over the lifetime of certain telecommunications, navigation and observation programmes.

In commercial aircraft, Airbus is facing persistent specific supply chain issues mainly in engines, aerostructures and cabin equipment. The Company now intends to deliver around 770 commercial aircraft in 2024 and continues to ramp up towards a rate of 75 A320 Family aircraft per month, which is now expected in 2027.

Accordingly, Airbus is updating its 2024 guidance.

As the basis for its updated 2024 guidance, the Company assumes no additional disruptions to the world economy, air traffic, the supply chain, the Company’s internal operations, and its ability to deliver products and services.

The Company’s 2024 guidance is before M&A.

On that basis, in 2024, the Company now targets to achieve:

  • Around 770 commercial aircraft deliveries;
  • EBIT Adjusted of around € 5.5 billion;
  • Free Cash Flow before Customer Financing of around € 3.5 billion.

The Company’s half-year results will be disclosed on 30 July 2024.

Source: Airbus

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Cirrus Aircraft, Releases Service Advisory on the Transition to Unleaded Fuel and Use of Non-Cirrus Approved Fuel in SR Series Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft released a serviced advisory on June 18, 2024 with a subject “Transition to Unleaded Fuel and Use of Non-Cirrus Approved Fuel in SR Series Aircraft.”

See Cirrus’ advisory below:

“Cirrus is dedicated to proactively addressing the evolving landscape of sustainability regulations, particularly the shift away from leaded aviation fuels. We continue to actively support industry efforts to develop, evaluate, and advance new fuels while supporting a safe industry transition to a future unleaded fuel environment.

These efforts include working directly with industry associations and all stakeholders including AOPA, GAMA, the FAA, and the FAA-Industry EAGLE program through the PAFI certification program. As of June 2024, EAGLE is actively pursuing three potentially viable alternatives/replacements for 100LL: GAMI G100UL, LyondellBasell/VP Racing UL100E, and Swift 100R. Cirrus is dedicated to supporting all major fuel companies in their pursuit to bring alternative high-octane fuels to market.

As part of our proactive participation in the unleaded fuel initiative, Cirrus has been collaborating with potential fuel producers conducting materials compatibility and on-aircraft fuel performance testing for over a decade.

Cirrus is engaged in a comprehensive testing and evaluation program of the GAMI G100UL fuel. Working in coordination with GAMI, our key powerplant partners (Continental and Lycoming), and the FAA during this process, the goal is to ensure operational safety of both the powerplant and airframe fuel systems. While some aspects of the initial Cirrus testing of the GAMI G100UL fuel are encouraging, other areas, including materials compatibility, remain inconclusive. At this time, Cirrus does not approve the use of GAMI G100UL fuel in Cirrus SR Series airplanes. Additionally, Cirrus currently does not warrant or represent in any way an operator’s use of the GAMI G100UL fuel in SR Series airplanes.

Per Continental and Lycoming, only approved fuels may be used for an engine to be covered by warranty. As the GAMI G100UL fuel is a non-approved fuel per Continental and Lycoming, engines known to have run this fuel may not be covered by the current OEM engine warranty. For specific details, please refer to the respective Continental and Lycoming engine warranty documents.

Shell recently announced that 100VLL will be shipping to airports in Europe beginning in April 2024. Cirrus confirms this fuel can be used in all Cirrus SR Series airplanes as it complies with the ASTM D910 standard specification for leaded aviation gasoline. Please refer to FAA SAIB NE-11-55 “Grade 100VLL Aviation Gasoline,” for additional details.

The continued safe operation of all Cirrus aircraft around the world remains our top priority. As progress continues, we will provide updates as soon as they are available. We look forward to ensuring a safe and smooth transition to unleaded fuel for all Cirrus SR Series owners.”

Source: Cirrus

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Global Full Flight Simulator Center Operator Simaero Signs MoU for Global Leasing of Simulators

As part of the Europe International Cooperation Forum in Luxembourg last week, Simaero, represented by its CEO Mr. Nicolas MOUTÉ, HNCA Aviation Asset Solutions Co., Ltd., represented by its Chairman Mr. Dongge WANG, and Bank of China represented by the Chairman of its Henan branch Mr. Da peng ZHU, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

This MoU aims to establish a comprehensive long-term strategic partnership to develop HNCA Aviation Services Solution, the simulator leasing Joint Venture that has been established in 2023. Through this agreement, Bank of China commits to leveraging the financial service advantages of the Bank of China to enhance support for the financial services required by HNCA and Simaero for full flight simulator leasing in China and abroad.

Once again, HNCA and Simaero joined forces to advance the aviation industry. This strategic cooperation agreement is a logical progression of the two joint ventures established by Simaero and HNCA in 2021 and 2023. These ventures focus on developing simulation engineering services, such as full-flight simulator relocation, and on simulator asset leasing with the goal of becoming China’s first professional simulator asset management company.

The MoU signing was honored by the presence of Mr. Ding Xuexiang, First Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China and member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.

About Simaero
Simaero is a world-leading provider of pilot training on full-flight simulators and simulation engineering solutions. In global aviation, change is a constant. We promise to be a straightforward and continual presence in the complex training requirements of international airlines and pilots. With five training centres strategically located in France (headquarters), South Africa, China and India, Simaero trains over 5,000 pilots every year from 250+ civil and military carriers and 80+ countries. Our simulator fleet and training solutions cover the main commercial aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and Embraer.

Source: Simaero

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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider L3Harris Commercial Aviation Hosts Japanese Airline at US Flight Training Base in June 2024

Global pilot training group and full flight simulator manufacturer L3Harris Commercial Aviation hosted representatives from its airline partner, All Nippon Airways, at its Sanford, Florida Airline Academy in June 2024.

“We have enjoyed productive discussions and planning sessions focused on the future of the commercial airline training we provide to their cadets. We are excited to see the partnership between L3Harris Commercial Aviation and All Nippon Airways grow!” shared Heather Rice, Global Academy Sales and Marketing Strategy Manager at L3Harris Commercial Aviation.

L3Harris Technologies announced in February 2023 its selection by Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd., to train its next generation of pilots. The agreement builds on a decades-long pilot training and simulator relationship between L3Harris and one of ANA’s subsidiaries, Peach Aviation. That training relationship then expanded as L3Harris provides pilot training for All Nippon Airways and its group airlines.

“This agreement shows the confidence ANA has in the quality of L3Harris’ training capabilities,” said David Coward, Vice President and General Manager, Airline Academy, L3Harris in February 2023. “The ANA Group already entrusts us to train its pilots for Peach Aviation and now we will play an even more important role in preparing pilots for its flagship carrier.”

Beginning in March 2023, the initial group of All Nippon Airlines students will attend the 60-week, single-engine and multi-engine flight training and ground school in England before returning to Japan to complete their Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau license.

“L3Harris has a history for producing highly skilled future pilots,” said Takeshi Yamagishi, Vice President, ANA Flight Operations Center Quality Planning. “By using its quality locations and training facilities we can ensure we are well prepared for future growth.”

All Nippon Airlines ranks in the top 15 airlines worldwide by annual revenue. L3Harris’ has supplied All Nippon Airlines with flight training devices since the 1980s, with the first pilot training agreements signed between the two in 2018.

Source: Heather Rice (L3Harris Commercial Aviation)
Photo Credit: Heather Rice (L3Harris Commercial Aviation)

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology Announces Support for Asian University

Netherlands headquartered flight simulator manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology is proud to announce its collaboration with Hong Kong City University, supporting Airbus A320 pilot student training and maintenance engineer training. This ongoing initiative receives support from ProSim Training Solutions B.V., ensuring top-notch standards and training excellence.

Source: Wright Brothers Flight Technology
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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider, CAE, Shares FY24 Recap Video

CAE shares the following FY24’s remarkable achievements through the video below:

  • CAE’s SkyAlyne joint venture awarded largest contract in CAE’s history for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program (FAct)
  • Inauguration of 1st US West Coast business aviation training centre in Nevada
  • Announcing Vienna as the location for business aviation training centre in Central Europe
  • Announcing full-flight simulator and pilot training program to commence at Singapore CAE Flight Training Centre
  • Agreement for Integration of Flight Operations Solutions Software at Air India
  • Awarded subcontract for U.S. Army Flight School Training Support Services
  • Awarded Bell’s contract to support U.S. Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program
  • CAE awarded rapid prototype, enhancing mission readiness of U.S. Army
  • First Falcon 6X training completed at CAE Burgess Hill
  • Boeing and CAE to collaborate on pilot training to enhance aviation safety
  • Release of CAE Aviation Talent Forecast
  • Adding USAF Rotary-Wing, Introductory Training at CAE Dothan Training Centre
  • CAE to support US Army high altitude platform training with Bombardier Global 6000/6500
  • Long-term agreement with Akasa Air for Boeing 737MAX pilot training
  • CAE GmbH delivers NH90 Full Mission Training Centre to the German Navy
  • Embraer and CAE to double Phenom 300 pilot training capacity
  • SkyWest set to deploy CAE’s next-generation Flight Operations Solutions

Source: CAE
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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider L3Harris Commercial Aviation Delivers A320-200 NEO STD2.1 FFS to Chinese Customer

In February 2020 L3Harris Commercial Aviation announced that it will provide two new Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for Chinese flight training operator Guangdong Meihua Aviation Technology Co., Ltd.’s new center in Guangzhou, China. At the end of May 2024 L3Harris Commercial Aviation delivered Guangdong Meihua Aviation’s first-ever A320-200 NEO STD2.1 Full Flight Simulator (FFS), the second FFS from L3Harris for Meihua. Training has already begun on this state-of-the-art device, featuring Meihua’s first RSI Visual system. In the same week, the completion and In-Progress Acceptance (IPA) of a Boeing 777-300ER Full Flight Simulator for Meihua was celebrated.

L3Harris Commercial Aviation Program Manager, Neil Whitehead, said; “I’d like to express my gratitude to all involved for these achievements. I look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Meihua.”

In 2020 Jianmei Xue, President, Guangzhou Xue Hang Logistics Co., Ltd. Meihua Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. stated “We are really impressed by the quality of the devices and their ability to offer our airline customers’ high-fidelity simulation training. We are looking forward to further building our relationship with L3Harris as we establish our presence as a leading training provider in the region”.

About Xue Hang and Meihua
Guangdong Xue Hang Group is an integrated group that has been focused in the aviation industry for 23 years, it has a profound accumulation of resources and technical advantages, its business covers many areas both domestic and overseas. Meihua is a wholly owned subsidiary of Xue Hang Group, specialize in pilot training, flight attendant training, dispatcher training, maintenance training and other aviation training, as well as training equipment development and assembly, aviation exhibition, flight experience and other integrated aviation services. The company achieved CCAR 142 flight training center qualified by CAAC and entered into service in August 2018, it is the first third-party training center in the central south region.

Source: L3Harris Commercial Aviation
Photo Credit: L3Harris Commercial Aviation

 

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Cabin Crew Simulator Manufacturer, Spatial Composite Solutions, Welcomes China Airlines Team in June 2024 for B787 Door Trainer Factory Acceptance Test

United Arab Emirates based cabin crew simulator manufacturer Spatial Composite Solutions recently welcomed Vincent Hsu, an instructor, and Jim Chou, an assistant engineer, from China Airlines to its factory in Ras Al Khaimah. Led by Spatial’s Project Manager Sampson Ulasevich, the team successfully conducted a Factory Acceptance Test on the new B787 door trainer for China Airlines.

“This aircraft-identical replica, built entirely at the Spatial facility using original Boeing data, together with a cutting-edge virtual slide trainer, will be installed and commissioned at the China Airlines training center, providing realistic and efficient cabin crew training for many years to come. We sincerely thank China Airlines and their team for entrusting Spatial with this exciting project.” shared Spatial Composite Solutions.

Source: Spatial Composite Solutions
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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Releases 2nd ‘Excellence in Pilot-Training Planning’ Video

Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, has launched a new video series to showcase its offering to the different pilot training industry stakeholders.

“Aeroplanned is relatively new and unique in the industry, which can make it challenging to explain its full scope. Our key focus is to seamlessly connect the pilot training pipeline, ensuring smooth student progress and optimal outcomes for all involved. But what does that actually look like?

We thought it would be good to showcase some of our favourite features and how they tackle significant issues within the flight training industry.

Check out the first video in the series – Identifying delayed students (with an intro to our new ‘Cohorts’ feature!)

We believe every student needs a tailored plan moving forward. No matter the type of training, if you want the best outcomes for your flight school – optimised resources, happy students, correctly-booked flight tests, accurate hiring and upgrade plans, predictable revenue (the list goes on!) – every student needs a plan.

For some students, on-time completion is crucial. In this video, we’ll show how easy it is to use our software to resolve delays and ensure students finish on-time.

Why is this important?

  • For airline cadets with booked slots in full flight simulators
  • For students moving between bases for streamlined transitions
  • For students with hard end dates due to financial, travel, immigration, or job commitments
  • Or simply to deliver training to the agreed contract and keep the flight school running like clockwork

Aeroplanned makes it simple to resolve delays and ensure on-time completion, creating a win-win situation for everyone involved.”

Watch the video here

Source: Aeroplanned

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