Market Intelligence: Far East & China

Training Aircraft Manufacturer Cirrus Introduces Immersive AR Pre-Flight Tool for SR Series Pilots

Cirrus Aircraft has announced an upgrade to its Cirrus Approach app for iPad, introducing an Augmented Reality (AR) pre-flight tool designed specifically for the SR Series aircraft. The update aims to provide a lifelike, hands-on training experience for pilots, enhancing their preparation for real-world operations. The new AR tool enables users to virtually interact with the SR Series aircraft, bridging the gap between theoretical practice and practical application.

Source: Cirrus Aircraft
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Airbus Helicopters Reports Strong Growth with 450 Net Orders and Innovations in 2024

France – Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) and delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, marking another year of steady growth with a 57% preliminary share of the global civil and parapublic market. The company’s strong performance was driven by demand across its light, twin-engine, and heavy helicopter segments, with orders placed by 182 customers in 42 countries.

  • Market Growth Highlights:
    • Orders increased by nearly 10% for the second consecutive year.
    • Key contributors included the Super Puma programme with 58 orders from the German Bundespolizei, Japan Coast Guard, and the Ministries of Defence of the Netherlands and Romania.
    • The H145 and H145M attracted new defence customers, including Brunei Air Force, Belgian Ministry of Defence, and Bahraini Police Aviation Command.
  • Product Innovations:
    • The Racer compound helicopter exceeded 407 km/h in its initial flights.
    • The CityAirbus NextGen completed its maiden flight in Donauwörth.
    • The H175 concluded its de-icing flight tests in Canada and Norway, progressing toward certification, while the H160 saw over 30 units entering service worldwide.
  • Defence and Security Priorities:
    • Airbus supported humanitarian missions, including U.S. National Guard operations after Hurricane Helene and disaster relief in Valencia, Spain.
    • Expanded uncrewed systems (UAS) portfolio, showcasing crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities with the VSR700.
    • Initiated studies for the European Next Generation Rotorcraft programme.
  • Global Footprint Expansion:
    • Celebrated 40 years of operations in Fort Erie, Canada, which will deliver 19 H135 helicopters to the Canadian defence sector.
    • Opened a new facility in Oxford, UK, marking 50 years of Airbus presence in the country.
    • Announced an H125 final assembly line in India in partnership with TATA.
  • Sustainable Aviation Efforts:
    • Increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage to nearly 20% for test and training flights in Marignane, Albacete, Donauwörth, and Oxford.

Source: Airbus
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China’s 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) Expands Agenda to Include Flight Simulator Conference

Chengdu, China – The 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) is scheduled for April 24-25 in Chengdu, China. CATES is the largest aviation and pilot training industry trade event that brings together aviation training professionals from airlines, training organizations, industry suppliers, government and regulator officials.

The organisers have updated the agenda for CATES 2025 to now include Flight Simulation advancements and innovations and Cabin Crew Training discussions.

Specifically on day 2 – the flight simulation discussions will take place:

09:00-09:25

Construction of Domestic Replacement and Independent Customer Service Support Capability for D-level Simulators and Their Subsystems

09:25-10:15

Panel Discussion: The Road to Localization of D-Class Simulators & Optimization and Improvement of D-level Simulator Functions

10:45-11:10

Case Study Sharing of Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality Technologies such as VR/MR in Flight Training

11:10-12:25

Panel Discussion: The Technological Development and Application of Low Cost Simulators

  • Discussion on the Trend and Advantages of Miniaturization, Portability, and Low Cost of Flight Training Simulators
  • How VR/MR and Other Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality Technologies can Change and Enhance the Way Simulations are Reproduced
  • The Combination of AR Augmented Reality Technology and AI Enhances and Assists the Potential Impact and Demand Analysis of Real Flight Operations

Further information found here.

Source: CATES
Photo Credit: CATES

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