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Boeing Achieves Highest Monthly Deliveries Since December 2023

Seattle, USA – Boeing delivered 45 aircraft in January 2025, surpassing Airbus, which handed over 25 planes to 17 customers during the same period. This marks Boeing’s highest monthly delivery since December 2023 and the first time it has outpaced Airbus since March 2023.

  • The 45 deliveries included 40 737 MAX jets, with major customers such as United Airlines (seven), Southwest Airlines (five), and Air Lease Corporation (three).
  • Additional deliveries included four 787 Dreamliners and one 777 Freighter.
  • Ten of the 737 MAX aircraft had been in long-term storage awaiting rework before delivery.
  • Boeing also secured 36 new orders in January 2025, consisting of 34 737 MAXs and two 777 Freighters from undisclosed customers.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has capped 737 MAX production at 38 units per month following the Alaska Airlines incident in January 2024. Boeing does not expect to reach that level until later in 2025.
  • Boeing’s production faced disruptions due to a seven-week strike in September 2024 and an additional month of safety checks before resuming full operations.

Source: Boeing and Airbus

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Latitude Aviation English Services

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Henry Emery – Managing Director at Latitude Aviation English Services Ltd. – an industry leading learning management provider dedicated to the design, development and delivery of quality Aviation English language training and testing solutions.

The conversation covers:

  • Background & History: Henry Emery started his career as an English language teacher and became involved in aviation English in the early 2000s. He co-authored books on aviation English and co-founded Latitude Aviation English Services in 2013. The company provides specialized aviation language training and assessment services.
  • Latitude Aviation’s Services & Clients: Latitude offers tailored English language training and testing solutions for aviation professionals, including pilots, air traffic controllers, and flight schools. Their clients include major airlines (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Aegean Airlines), regulatory authorities (Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia), air navigation service providers, flight training academies, and other organizations (CAE, Leonardo).
  • Trends in Aviation Training & AI’s Role: Henry highlighted the growing use of virtual reality (VR) and AI in aviation training, particularly for phraseology training. While AI can assist with structured communication, it still faces challenges in assessing and training spontaneous language use.
  • Future Outlook: Latitude Aviation, like the rest of the industry, experienced challenges during COVID-19 but has seen a strong recovery. The demand for pilot training is resurging, with significant aircraft orders and growing flight school enrollments. However, Henry emphasizes the need for adaptability in an industry that remains volatile due to global events.

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Piper, Delivered Nearly 300 Aircraft in 2024 – 20% Increase Over 2023

Vero Beach, Florida, USA – Piper Aircraft closed 2024 with a strong performance, delivering 291 aircraft, a nearly 20% increase over 2023, with 46 more aircraft delivered year-over-year.

A key contributor to this growth is the M700 FURY, Piper’s new 300-knot flagship aircraft, which launched in March 2024. In its first year, 46 M700 FURY aircraft were delivered, further strengthening Piper’s position in the high-performance turboprop market.

U.S. domestic deliveries totaled 217 aircraft, up 7.0% when compared to 2023. International deliveries grew by 76%, with 74 aircraft delivered, underscoring Piper’s growing global presence.

“Our continued growth, both domestically and internationally, is a testament to the strength of our product lineup and the trust our customers place in Piper. The increase in international deliveries highlights Piper’s expanding global footprint and the growing appeal of our aircraft worldwide,” said John Calcagno, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft, Inc. “With the successful introduction of the M700 FURY and tremendous growth in Archer DX trainer sales, 2024 was a milestone year for our company, with the highest delivery count in well over two decades.”

As Piper Aircraft moves into 2025, the company remains committed to delivering innovative, high-performance aircraft while expanding its reach to meet the evolving needs of owner pilots and training fleet operators worldwide.

About Piper Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fl., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin® Emergency Autoland. The single-engine M-Class series – the M700 FURY, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole aircraft form the most complete technically advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

About the Piper M700 FURY

The Piper M700 FURYTM certified in March of 2024 and comes standard with the HALO Safety System, featuring Garmin Emergency Autoland. This revolutionary system includes digital technology that safely lands the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport in the event that the pilot is incapacitated. Additionally, the M700 FURY G3000® avionics suite includes; Autothrottle, Emergency Descent Mode, Electronic Stability Protection (ESP™), SurfaceWatch™, SafeTaxi®, and Garmin

PlaneSync™, all of which are designed to enhance safe operation of the aircraft. Beyond the flight deck, the six-seat M700 FURY is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 700 SHP engine. The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 301ktas/557 km/hr, a max range of 1852 nm/3,430 km, and a standard useful load of 2,320 lbs/1,052 kg.

Source: Piper Aircraft
Photo Credit: Piper Aircraft

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Emirates Recruitment Team to Hold Pilot Roadshow in Macau in March 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates is hosting a Pilot Roadshow in Macao from March 6-7, 2025. Offering ambitious pilots the opportunity to learn more about career paths with the Dubai-based carrier including Direct Entry Captain, Accelerated Command & First Officer positions.

The two-day event at The St. Regis Hotel, Macao will feature insights into Emirates’ pilot recruitment process, career progression opportunities, and life in Dubai. Emirates operates a modern fleet of Airbus A380s , Airbus A350 and Boeing 777s

Source: Emirates

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of January 2025

In January 2025, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 25 aircraft to 17 customers
    • 3 A220-300
    • 2 A319neo
    • 7 A320neo
    • 11 A321neo
    • 1 A350-900
    • 1 A350-1000
  • Secured 55 orders
    • 25 A320neo
    • 1 A321neo
    • 10 A330-900
    • 8 A350F
    • 6 A350-900
    • 5 A350-1000
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 25 aircraft to 17 customers.

In January 2024, Airbus reported 30 aircraft deliveries and 31 aircraft orders.

See last year’s stats here.

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

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM Completes ALSR20 Device Factory Acceptance Test for Korean Customer

France – Flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for a ALSR20 simulator, which will soon be installed at the Korea National University of Transportation (KNUT) in South Korea.

KNUT, a leading aviation university in South Korea, will integrate the ALSR20 into its pilot training program, enhancing simulation-based learning for aspiring pilots.

Source: ALSIM

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