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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Debuts “The Training Standard” Podcast

Global – Simaero has launched The Training Standard podcast, a new aviation training‑focused series designed to provide clarity and insight into the changes reshaping pilot training standards worldwide. The podcast aims to support training professionals, organisations, and stakeholders in navigating evolving methodologies with practical, real‑world discussions.

  • The launch series focuses on Competency‑Based Training and Assessment (CBTA), with Simaero’s Training Managers Bryan Roseveare and Cédric C. leading conversations that break down CBTA concepts into actionable insights.

  • Topics covered in the first episodes include:

    • What CBTA really is

    • Why CBTA matters to training organisations and regulators

    • What changes CBTA brings to training and assessment

    • How organisations can transition progressively and confidently to CBTA models

  • The first two episodes—“From Buzzword to Blueprint: Understanding the CBTA Philosophy” and “The Three Pillars of CBTA”—are now available on major podcast platforms.

  • Aviation professionals and training leaders are encouraged to subscribe, share, and engage with the series to support collective advancement of training standards.

The Training Standard is available on the following platforms:

Source: Simaero
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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of January 2026

Global – In January 2026, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 19 aircraft to 15 customers
    • 3 A220-300
    • 5 A320neo
    • 10 A321neo
    • 1 A350-900
  • Secured 49 gross orders

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

AFM reported last month that Airbus reported a 4% year-on-year increase in aircraft deliveries for 2025, highlighting the sustained global demand for its single-aisle and widebody aircraft families. The company’s latest figures underscore continued momentum in commercial aviation recovery and expansion, with implications for future pilot hiring and simulator training capacity.

  • Airbus delivered 793 aircraft to 91 customers in 2025, up from 766 in 2024 and 735 in 2023.

  • The year closed with a record commercial order backlog of 8,754 aircraft, including a widebody backlog high of 1,124.

  • Gross orders totaled 1,000 across 57 customers (889 net), including:

    • 49 A220s

    • 656 A320s

    • 100 A330neos

    • 193 A350s

    • 2 A330 MRTTs (Multi Role Tanker Transports)

  • Significant deliveries included:

    • A220 Family: 93 in 2025, up from 75 in 2024 and 68 in 2023 (almost 8 per month)

    • A320 Family: 607 in 2025, up slightly from 602 in 2024 and 571 in 2023 (almost 51 per month)

    • A330 Family: 36 in 2025, compared to 32 in both 2024 and 2023 (3 per month)

    • A350 Family: 57 in 2025, equal to 2024, but slightly down from 64 in 2023 (almost 5 per month)

  • 2025 saw key first deliveries and new operator entries for the A220, A321XLR, A330neo, and A350-1000.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Japanese Airline Selects MINT TMS to Modernize Maintenance & Engineering Training Operations

Japan – All Nippon Airways (ANA), the largest airline in Japan, has selected MINT Software Systems’ Training Management System (MINT TMS) to support the modernization of HR processes within its Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division.

  • The implementation of MINT TMS follows extensive collaboration between ANA’s M&E and Digital Transformation teams and MINT Software Systems, including multiple workshops in Tokyo and a strategic visit to MINT’s headquarters in Kiel, Germany.

  • MINT TMS will enable ANA to centralize training and qualification management, automate manual processes, enhance resource planning, and offer mobile access for training stakeholders.

  • The system will also support ANA’s internal safety, compliance, and quality assurance activities by providing improved data accuracy and reporting capabilities, integrated into ANA’s existing systems.

  • The decision to adopt MINT’s solution complements ANA’s existing use of Swiss-AS’s AMOS platform for maintenance operations, reflecting a deliberate approach to selecting specialized systems for different operational needs.

  • The agreement was signed shortly after the acquisition of MINT Software Systems by Comply365 in December 2025, aligning ANA with a growing ecosystem of aviation-focused digital platforms.

Statements

  • “Throughout our discussions and workshops, we have appreciated MINT’s professionalism and deep understanding of the aviation training domain,” said Akio Ito, VP Operation & Corporate Service Solutions, Digital Transformation at ANA. “We chose Swiss AS’s AMOS for maintenance and engineering work and for the HR area, we determined that MINT’s software is the best for ANA.”

  • “It has been a privilege for our team to work side-by-side with ANA during the onsite workshops in Tokyo. We are honored to support ANA in modernizing their Maintenance & Engineering training processes,” said Wolfgang Becker, CEO of MINT Middle East.

About All Nippon Airways (ANA)
ANA is Japan’s largest airline, part of ANA HOLDINGS Inc., which oversees 72 companies including full-service and low-cost carriers such as Peach and AirJapan.

About MINT Software Systems
MINT Software Systems, headquartered in Kiel, Germany, provides SaaS-based training and resource management tools to airlines and training organizations globally. Its flagship product, MINT TMS, is used for managing qualifications, scheduling, and digital transformation initiatives in aviation.

About Comply365
Comply365 is a global provider of operational content, safety, and training management solutions for the aviation, defense, rail, and space sectors. The company acquired MINT Software Systems in December 2025 to expand its capabilities in training and compliance technology.

Source: MINT Software Systems
Photo Credit: MINT Software Systems

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