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CAE Demonstrates NH90 and T-6C Training Support During New Zealand PM’s Visit in December 2024

New Zealand – CAE Defence & Security – Indo-Pacific showcased its advanced training technology and support services during the recent visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to RNZAF Base Ohakea. The visit highlighted CAE’s role in enhancing the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) operational readiness.

  • CAE provides training technology, maintenance, and support services for RNZAF aircrew.
  • The focus was on NH90 helicopter and T-6C Texan II fixed-wing aircraft training programs.
  • CAE’s solutions aim to deliver a highly skilled and future-ready aircrew for the RNZAF.
  • The visit underscored CAE’s ongoing collaboration with the RNZAF in delivering cutting-edge training capabilities.

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: Christopher Luxon

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Airways Aviation ESMA Appointed Gold Diamond Service Centre

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has shared that its France base Airways Aviation ESMAhas been appointed as a Gold Diamond Service Centre. This prestigious designation by Diamond Aircraft, reflects the excellence in maintenance, aircraft management, and customer service provided by its maintenance and engineering services.

Operating as an EASA-certified maintenance and aircraft management organisation with approval number FR.CAO.0090, Airways Aviation ESMA has demonstrated unparalleled expertise in maintaining and enhancing Diamond aircraft, as well as other industry-leading models.

Operational Excellence in 2024

In 2024, Airways Aviation ESMA carried out an impressive array of maintenance and inspections, emphasizing its technical proficiency:

  • 12x 2,000 Flight Hour Inspections
  • 15x 1,000 Flight Hour Inspections
  • 22x 200 Flight Hour Inspections
  • 39x 100 Flight Hour Inspections
  • 4x Diamond DA40 aircraft rebuilt from long-term storage to full operational capability
  • 10x engines replaced across several Diamond DA40 and DA42 aircraft

Expanded Capabilities and Innovations

Airways Aviation ESMA’s capabilities grew significantly during the year, with the acquisition of an Aircraft Paint Cabin that enabled the flight school to paint several complete Diamond DA40 aircraft and numerous DA42 fuselages and wings, ensuring superior aesthetics and enhanced functional finishes.

In addition, Airways Aviation ESMA undertook several complex composite structural repairs, including challenging wing repairs on DA40 and DA42 aircraft, thereby ensuring the structural integrity and airworthiness of these advanced machines.

Its expertise in aircraft modifications was further evidenced by the installation of new Bubble Canopy designs in 3x DA40 aircraft, improving pilot comfort and visibility.

On the avionics front, Airways Aviation ESMA successfully completed SBAS LPV Garmin equipment installations in 2x DA42 aircraft, thereby improving navigation accuracy and enhancing operational capabilities.

Digital Transformation and Efficiency Gains

In 2024, Airways Aviation ESMA achieved complete operational digitisation, eliminating all physical paperwork. The result is a fully digital workflow with Work Orders (WOs) and digital checklists, streamlining our processes and significantly increasing the efficiency of our technical office.

“Being designated as a Gold Diamond Service Centre and Austro Service Centre adds to our long-standing authorisation as a Continental Service Centre for Diesel Engines (Centurion). These accolades reaffirm our position as a trusted and versatile maintenance organisation for Diamond aircraft and beyond.

As we close a remarkable year, Airways Aviation ESMA remains committed to setting higher benchmarks in the aviation maintenance sector. We thank our clients and partners for their trust and look forward to continued excellence in 2025 and beyond,” said José António Costa, Chief Technical Officer, Airways Aviation.

About Airways Aviation ESMA
Operating in Montpellier, in the south of France, Airways Aviation ESMA is one of the largest aviation training organisations in Europe, active since 1988. Over the years, we have trained thousands of pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, ground handlers, and other aviation professionals. As part of the Airways Aviation Group — the largest privately owned aviation training organisation outside the US, with a direct presence in 14 countries across 4 continents and over 45 years of experience — we offer a comprehensive range of aviation training programmes. These range from pilot and cabin crew training to maintenance technician and ground handling courses, as well as military and higher education programmes in cooperation with respected universities.

Source: Airways Aviation ESMA
Photo Credit: Airways Aviation ESMA

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Middle Eastern Country Places December 2024 Order for 9 New Helicopters for Police Aviation Unit

Marignane, France – Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with His Excellency, Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of Bahrain, for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. These aircraft will be operated by the Police Aviation Command for law enforcement missions and emergency medical services in the kingdom.

“We are very proud that the Ministry of Interior of Bahrain has chosen to become a new member of the H145 worldwide community,” said Olivier Michalon, EVP for Global Business of Airbus Helicopters. “We are sure that the H145 will quickly become a valuable new asset for the Bahraini police. As a truly multi-role helicopter, the H145’s versatility makes it a key asset for public safety missions around the world and in the region. More than 60 H145s are already in service in the Middle East and demand for this type of helicopter continues to grow for a vast array of missions: emergency medical services, operations in the energy sector, law enforcement and utility missions,” he added.

The new version of Airbus’ best-selling H145 light twin-engine helicopter adds a new, innovative five-bladed rotor to the multi-mission aircraft, increasing the useful load of the helicopter by 150kg. The simplicity of the new bearingless main rotor design also eases maintenance operations, further improving the benchmark serviceability and reliability of the H145, while improving ride comfort for both passengers and crew.

In total, there are more than 1,700 H145 family helicopters in service, logging a total of eight million flight hours. Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the H145 is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and the Helionix digital avionics suite. It includes a high performance 4-axis autopilot, increasing safety and reducing pilot workload. Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class, while its CO2 emissions are the lowest amongst its competitors.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Italy-based Intuos to Showcase Digital Aviation Solutions at Pilot Expo 2025 in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium – Intuos, a service provider specializing in digital solutions for aviation operators, will participate in the Pilot Expo 2025. The event, scheduled for February 21-22, 2025, will take place at SkyHall, Brussels Airport, Belgium.

About Intuos
Intuos provides a SaaS platform that leverages software, IoT devices, and machine learning analytics to digitize operational processes and monitor aircraft performance. We bring innovation to the Aviation Industry. We develop digital and data driven solutions for the Aviation operators, to transform asset management and increase safety and cost efficiency. https://intuos.it/

About Pilot Expo
Pilot Expo is an annual event designed for experienced pilots, recent flight school graduates, and aspiring future aviators, while also providing valuable opportunities for current and prospective cabin crew members, engineers, and other airline personnel. Whether you’re a pilot, cabin crew member, or engineer seeking your next career move, or a young enthusiast exploring flight schools or universities to launch your career in the airline industry, Pilot Expo serves as your ideal pathway to success in aviation.

Source: Intuos
Photo Credit: Pilot Expo

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13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) Scheduled for April 24-25 in 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.

Forecasted attendance metrics for the event include:

  • 400+ senior delegates from airlines and aviation training services providers
  • 200+ Chinese airlines decision makers
  • 30+ professional industry speakers
  • 30+ industry exhibitors

Key themes to be discussed at CATES 2025 are:

  • The Dispatcher Capability Profile and Application Based on CBTA
  • Data Driven Flight Safety
  • Competencies-Oriented FFS Training Exercise
  • Quality Management of PLM In China Southern Airlines
  • The Quality and Assurances of Initial Co-Pilot Training
  • A Unified Perspective on Safety and Training
  • Improving Personal Performance and Enhancing Training Benefits
  • Course Development for AQP
  • Multiple Parties have Proposed Training Needs, Training Developers on how to Respond while Ensuring Quality
  • The Practices and Challenges of CBTA Assessment to Improve Competency and Safety
  • How You Supporting Your Training with the Adoption or Implementation of CBTA?
  • Training Methodology & Instructors
  • Support the Pilot Training by Adoption of Mixed-EBT
  • Prioritizing Human Factors for Aviation Safety
  • Human Factors in Hybrid Team Environments: Frontiers of Humans, Automation, and Risk
  • The Necessity of Training Quality Assurance System
  • Data Collection During the EBT Training

CATES 2025 will be attended by the following airlines, namely:

  • China Airline Pilots Association
  • Air China
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
  • China Aviation Management Institute of China (CAMIC)
  • China Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC)
  • FAA
  • Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA)
  • JAL
  • Lufthansa Airlines
  • Salient
  • Emirates
  • United Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • Xiamen Air
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shandong Air
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • Chunqiu Airlines
  • China United Airlines
  • West Air
  • Hebei Airlines
  • Junyao Airlines
  • Tibet Airlines
  • Shanghai Airlines
  • Loongair
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • Okair
  • China Express Airlines
  • Eva Air
  • Donghai Airlines
  • Chengdu Airlines
  • Joy Air
  • Kunming Airlines
  • Capital Airlines
  • China Airline
  • Air Macau
  • Dalian Airlines
  • Qingdao Airlines
  • Ruili Airlines Co., Ltd.
  • 9 Air
  • Air Guilin
  • China Cargo Airlines
  • Air China Cargo
  • China Postal Airlines
  • SF Airlines
  • YT Airlines
  • Nanshan Jet
  • Uni-top Airlines
  • Delta
  • Emirates
  • KLM
  • Air France
  • Compass Airlines
  • Avic Xi’an Aircraft Industry Group Company Ltd.

CATES 2025 Agenda & Registration form, click here.

Attendee List of CATES 2024, click here.

Video of CATES 2024, click here.

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Source: CATES
Photo Credit: CATES

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CAE Defense and Security Welcomes Over 135,000 Pilots Annually to its Training Centers

USA – CAE Defense & Security showcased its cutting-edge military aviation training solutions at the Interservice / Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) held on December 2-6, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, USA. With decades of expertise in preparing aircrews for mission readiness, CAE provides integrated live, virtual, and constructive training solutions tailored to armed forces worldwide.

  • CAE trains over 220,000 crew members annually, including 135,000 pilots, through its global network of training centers.
  • Offerings include advanced live-flight training, state-of-the-art simulators, and purpose-built training infrastructure.

Source: CAE Defense & Security

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Aviation Recruitment and HR Partner, Nobox, to Exhibit at Pilot Expo 2025 in Brussels in February

Brussels, Belgium – Nobox, a leading name in aviation recruitment, has been confirmed as an exhibitor at Pilot Expo 2025, scheduled for February 21-22 in Brussels. The event will provide aviation professionals and organizations a platform to connect with recruitment experts and explore career opportunities.

  • As one of the largest recruiter in Europe, they connect candidates with roles in leading aviation companies worldwide, offering positions such as pilots, cabin crew, and contract staff.
  • By managing onboarding, payroll, scheduling, and benefits administration for employees, they ensure smooth transitions and workplace satisfaction.

About Pilot Expo
The International Pilot Recruitment and Training Expo is Europe’s largest aircrew recruitment and training event, attracting over 5,000 visitors, 100+ exhibitors, and 50+ speakers. It serves as an excellent platform where experienced pilots, recent flight school graduates, and aspiring aviators connect with major airlines, recruitment agencies, and training organizations.

Source: Pilot Expo 2025
Photo Credit: Pilot Expo 2025

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