Market Intelligence: Far East & China
Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Attends the 5th Zhuhai Flight Training and Safety Seminar in China
China – Simaero, a global operator of full flight simulator training centers and simulator engineering solution provider, is participating in the 5th Zhuhai International Flight Training & Safety Seminar on 24–25 September 2025.
Simaero operates a full flight training center in China, the Changsha Training Center operates a Chinese (CSS) manufactured Airbus A320 full flight simulator.
Source: Simaero
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AeroGuard Flight Training Center Welcomes China Airlines President to Phoenix, Arizona Campus
Arizona, USA – AeroGuard Flight Training Center, a global leader in initial flight training and commercial pilot career preparation, welcomed China Airlines’ President, Kevin Chen, to its Phoenix, Arizona, USA campus. The President of the Taiwanese airline visited Arizona ahead of China Airlines’ new route from Phoenix to Taipei, launching on December 3rd. During this visit, they toured the flight school and met with the airline’s pilot cadets.
AeroGuard has partnered with China Airlines to train their pilot cadets for their future careers at the Taiwan-based carrier since 2024. These cadets complete their training at AeroGuard in less than a year, from no prior flight experience through to Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot, within a high-quality, custom-designed FAA-Approved 141 Course. China Airlines cadets benefit from training in a professionally structured environment specifically tailored to prepare them for their airline career.
“We were pleased to welcome President Chen to our Phoenix, Arizona campus for a tour of AeroGuard’s facilities and to join him in celebrating the new upcoming route opening from Taipei to Phoenix,” said Joel Davidson, AeroGuard CEO. “AeroGuard appreciates our ongoing partnership with China Airlines and is proud to train the next generation of commercial airline pilots within a professional and safe environment. We look forward to the future of this partnership, and the future of aviation with their dedicated cadets.”
With three U.S. campuses, AeroGuard’s Phoenix, Arizona campus is strategically located as a global destination for flight training. Surrounded by ideal flying conditions, over 350 VFR flying days a year, varying airspace complexity, diverse terrain and many airports, future pilots from all over the world relocate to Arizona to train for their future airline careers.
With a growing fleet of 120 aircraft and over 250 flight instructors, AeroGuard offers cadet pilots a professionally focused and efficient training environment.
AeroGuard provides initial flight training to several global leading airlines alongside China Airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, and Air India, as well as a U.S. partnership with SkyWest Airlines, and degree-based training in partnership with Arizona State University. With over 25 years of experience training airline pilots and graduating over 8,000 cadets, AeroGuard stands out as a clear choice for leading airlines and universities worldwide to train professional pilots.
AeroGuard looks forward to continuing its partnership with China Airlines and establishing industry-leading pilots for the airline. The flight school is proud to contribute to the development of the next generation of pilots and enjoyed providing President Chen and China Airlines representatives with a tour of AeroGuard’s Phoenix facilities.
Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
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Smartflyer Highlights New Partnerships FlyGreen24 and NEO3D as well as Upcoming Aero Asia Attendance
Global – Smartflyer will participate in AERO Asia from 27–30 November, engaging with flight schools, operators, suppliers, and regulators across the Asia-Pacific region. The team will share program milestones for its hybrid-electric trainer, its upcoming ground- and flight-test campaign, and opportunities for training use cases and regional partnerships. The prototype will not be on display, as it is currently being prepared for ground tests.
The training aircraft manufacturer has also highlighted new partnerships:
- Partnership with FlyGreen24 – Smartflyer has entered a collaboration with FlyGreen24 to give general-aviation pilots and operators a practical way to calculate flight emissions and reduce them via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) contributions and verified climate projects. The partnership prioritizes transparent reporting and actionable steps to lower lifecycle emissions in training and operations. This collaboration—along with the NEO3D partnership—was announced publicly at Electrifly-In Switzerland.
- Partnership with NEO3D – With cutting-edge 3D-printing technology, NEO3D delivers lightweight, precise components for Smartflyer’s SF-1 hybrid-electric aircraft, improving overall efficiency. The company brings many years of experience from the medical and automotive sectors—where maximum precision and quality are essential—and is now applying this expertise to the sustainable transformation of aviation.
Learn more about Smartflyer here through listening to its interview with AFM.
About FlyGreen24
FlyGreen24 is a Swiss company dedicated to making sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) accessible to everyone in aviation. With its digital platform, FlyGreen24 enables pilots, operators, and flight schools to easily calculate and offset their emissions by purchasing certified SAF, independent of location and technology. By integrating SAF into today’s operations, FlyGreen24 helps reduce the carbon footprint of flying immediately – paving the way toward a cleaner, more sustainable future in aviation.
About NEO3D
NEO3D AG is a leading technology company for 3D printing and additive manufacturing. With innovative solutions for prototyping, small-series production, and highly specialized components, NEO3D enables resource-efficient and cost-effective manufacturing for demanding applications.
Source: Smartflyer
Photo Credit: Smartflyer
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Vrgineers Showcases Cutting-Edge Somnium VR1 MR Headset at Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition 2025
Taiwan – Vrgineers, a Czech–U.S. company specializing in advanced jet-fighter pilot training technologies, will debut its revolutionary Somnium VR1 Mixed Reality (MR) headset at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025.
Developed with direct feedback from U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy pilots, the Somnium VR1 MR delivers unprecedented immersion through state-of-the-art mixed reality technology combined with full-scale jet-fighter cockpit replicas. This marks the first-ever presentation of this groundbreaking technology in Taiwan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Backed by Taiwania Capital and supported by the Czech-Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, the Somnium VR1 MR incorporates a high percentage of Taiwanese components, ensuring exceptional performance while maintaining compliance with the strictest security and defense standards.
The headset provides pilots with a cost-efficient, high-fidelity training solution, helping overcome the limitations of traditional simulator access. In collaboration with Taiwan-based BKS Tech, Vrgineers integrates custom-developed hybrid cables, delivering unmatched data bandwidth and reliability for next-generation pilot training systems.
“We are proud to introduce the Somnium VR1 MR to Taiwan,” said Marek Polčák, the founder and CEO at Vrgineers Inc. “This partnership underscores our commitment to leveraging Taiwanese innovation and advancing global defense training capabilities.”
Alice Rezková, the Director of the Czech-Taiwanese Business Chamber and the Southeast Asia specialist, comments: “The Vrgineers project not only showcases world-class mixed reality capabilities for defense training but also underlines the strong potential of Czech–Taiwanese cooperation in high-tech sectors. We are proud to support partnerships that contribute to greater resilience, security, and competitiveness in the global aerospace and defense ecosystem.”
About Vrgineers Inc.
Vrgineers is a Czech-U.S. company developing cutting-edge virtual and mixed reality solutions for professional pilot training. Trusted by global air forces, defense contractors, and aerospace organizations, Vrgineers combines innovation, performance, and security to redefine training in the modern defense ecosystem.
About BKS Tech
BKS Tech, based in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from leading opto-communication companies. The company specializes in high-performance Active Optical Cables (AOC), USB, and HDMI fiber solutions. With strong focus on automation, quality, and testing, BKS is a pioneer in automated AOC cable manufacturing. Committed to the “Made in Taiwan” strategy, it ensures reliability and top-tier optical transmission for global markets.
Source: Vrgineers
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer MPS Hands Over A320 FTD to Japan’s Peach Aviation
Japan — MPS has successfully installed and formally handed over an A320 FTD Level 5 to Peach Aviation Limited (Peach), a leading Japanese airline. The simulator is located at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan and will be utilized by Peach flight crews for captain upgrade training. The simulator will additionally be utilized for training maintenance crews due to the high accuracy of the device, eliminating significant costs for Peach as no on-airplane training is needed. The purchase of the MPS simulator was supported by ANA Trading Co., LTD.
Peach was founded in 2011 and launched service in 2012. The airline currently operates 36 aircraft and offers 25 domestic routes as well as 15 international routes. In May of 2024, the airline exceeded 60 million passengers served, with safety at the forefront of its operations.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Peach and ANA Trading Co. to provide an exceptional simulator for Peach pilots,” said Jean Francois Tessier, MPS Vice President of Global Sales, “This collaboration will guarantee that pilots for Peach receive top-tier training, equipping them for real-world scenarios. We anticipate a successful partnership that will positively impact Japan’s aviation sector.”
About MPS
MPS develops, manufactures and maintains type specific simulators, using actual Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 flight decks. The simulators are designed to support the needs of training organizations and airlines for high quality devices that support affordable training. MPS delivers its products and services worldwide to independent and major airline’s in-house training organizations. MPS has a global installed base of simulators qualified to the highest standards, such as FAA and EASA.
Source: MPS