Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

New Indian FTO Signs 2025 MoU with Engineering Firm for Facility

India – aviation conglomerate Melstar Information Technologies has signed an MoU with Vector Technorium in March 2025 for the design and build of a state of the art flight training organisation in India.

Under the terms of the MoU, Vector Technorium will leverage its extensive experience in aviation infrastructure and engineering to design and construct the entire FTO complex, including advanced hangar and custom-designed hangar doors. Melstar Information Technologies Limited’s FTO will offer a comprehensive training curriculum tailored to equip aspiring pilots with the necessary skills to meet the evolving demands of the global aviation industry. The facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art flight simulators, modern classrooms, and dedicated maintenance facilities to provide a holistic training experience.

Statements:

  • Capt. Tarun Kashyap, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Melstarr Aviations Tech Private Limited, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Vector Technorium, a leader in aviation infrastructure and engineering. This partnership reflects our commitment to developing a world-class flight training institution that will set a benchmark in the industry. Vector Technorium’s deep expertise in aviation infrastructure gives us the confidence that the project will be executed to the highest standards.”
  • Mr. Anirrban Batcharrya, Director of Vector Technorium, stated: “We are proud to be associated with Melstarr Aviations Tech in this ambitious project. At Vector Technorium, we are dedicated to delivering innovative design-build solutions for the aviation sector. This partnership represents a step towards strengthening India’s aviation infrastructure and providing aspiring pilots with a worldclass training environment.”

Source: Vector Technorium

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – ALSIM

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Audrey Jeffroy – Sales and Marketing Director at ALSIM – a France headquartered global leading manufacturer of abinitio flight simulators with over 400 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries.

The conversation covers:

  • Global Presence: ALSIM has been in the market for 30 years, providing FAA and EASA-certified FNPT and AATD devices. Their product range includes generic simulators as well as type-specific simulators for training from PPL to APS MCC in over 60 countries.
  • Expansion in the U.S. Market: ALSIM has been actively developing the U.S. market, launching the G6 and G7 simulator and preparing to introduce the P100I at the Oshkosh exhibition. Additionally, the company has established a strategic partnership with Flight Sim Solutions (FSS), based in Florida, to enhance sales, customer support, and technical service operations. By developing a dedicated U.S. sales and technical team, ALSIM aims to provide localized support, faster installations, and more efficient maintenance services, ensuring a stronger connection with North American customers.
  • New Partnerships & Key Developments: ALSIM recently completed a factory acceptance test for the ALS R20 Simulator for the Korean National University of Transportation. They also established a partnership with Saskatchewan University for the ALX simulator.
  • Trends & Challenges in Pilot Training: The demand for pilots is at a high level, requiring training schools to be more efficient. ALSIM addresses this by offering improved tools for better pilot screening, ensuring that airlines receive high-quality graduates. Another major trend in pilot training is the increased regulatory scrutiny by authorities. Flight schools must now meet higher training standards, which requires continuous innovation in simulator technology. To meet these evolving demands, ALSIM continuously enhances its flight models, visual systems, and qualification test guides, ensuring that training devices meet the highest industry standards.
  • Commitment to Quality & Customer Satisfaction: ALSIM stands out due to its commitment to customer service, long-standing expertise, and continuous innovation. Their team, with decades of experience, prioritizes reliability, simplicity, and technical excellence in simulator manufacturing. Recognizing that flight schools invest significantly in training equipment, ALSIM prioritizes durability and user-friendly designs that provide long-term value.

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Safety and Human Factors Researcher Publishes Research Highlighting Training Background Influence on Safety Perception

Global – Captain Wesley Chan has published research conducted by Wen-Chin Li, Graham Braithwaite and himself comparing how pilots with different training backgrounds perceive and categorise accident causes under the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS). The study has practical implications for airlines looking to integrate pilots from various pathways into a unified safety culture.

  • The study examined pilots from three training backgrounds: airline-sponsored cadet pilots, self-funded trainees, and ex-military aviators.

  • 121 pilots were asked to classify identical accident causal factors using the HFACS framework.

  • The research highlights the importance of culturally adaptive safety management systems (SMS) and may encourage refinements in how airlines assess and train mixed-background crews.

“We found differences between airline-sponsored, self-funded, and ex-military airline pilots on safety perceptions. Closer alignment between personal and organisational safety cultures (typical of ab-initio cadets) were associated with more precise attribution of unsafe preconditions, and less direct attributions to organisational or supervisory conditions.” stated Captain Wesley Chan.

You can check out the finding of the research here and connect with Captain Chan through his LinkedIn.

Source: Wesley Chan

India’s Redbird Aviation Appoints Suprit Naik as Chief Flight Instructor in 2025

India – Redbird Aviation, one of India’s largest flight training organization, has appointed Suprit Naik as Chief Flight Instructor (CFI). Learn more about Redbird Aviation or Mr Naik by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Suprit Naik (Redbird Aviation)
Photo Credit: Redbird Aviation (shown as meta image)

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – PlaneEnglish

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Muharrem Mane – CEO & Co-Founder of PlaneEnglish. PlaneEnglish developed ARSim Aviation Radio Simulator that enables pilots to learn, practice, and master aviation phraseology and voice communication in an interactive audio and visual simulation environment.

The conversation covers:

  • Introduction to PlaneEnglish and ARSim: PlaneEnglish, co-founded by Muharrem Mane in 2018, developed ARSim, an aviation radio simulator designed to help pilots master radio communication. The tool provides interactive audio and visual simulation environments to enhance aviation phraseology and voice communication skills. Since its launch, ARSim has gained over 700,000 users in 150+ countries.
  • Partnerships and Industry Collaborations: PlaneEnglish collaborates with both civilian and military aviation institutions. Notable partners include Lift Academy, Turkish Airlines Flight Academy, and several universities. The company also works with the U.S. Air Force, supporting undergraduate pilot training and providing English language training for international pilots through the Defense Language Institute.
  • Advancements in ARSim with AI and UI Enhancements: PlaneEnglish has continuously improved ARSim by integrating AI-powered Q&A features and intuitive UI enhancements. These features help pilots better understand aviation phraseology, interact with realistic flight displays, and receive AI-assisted feedback on their communication skills. The tool now supports VFR and IFR communications across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and web.
  • Impact on Pilot Training and Industry Challenges: The aviation industry faces a high demand for pilots, with bottlenecks in instructor availability and aircraft shortages affecting training timelines. PlaneEnglish helps address these challenges by allowing students to practice radio communication before flight training, making them more confident and efficient in the cockpit. This reduces training time and enhances the learning experience.
  • Commitment to Safety and Efficiency: By enabling pilots to develop strong radio communication skills before flying, ARSim helps reduce cognitive load in real-flight scenarios, improving safety and efficiency. Instructors report that students using the simulator are more confident and require less time to grasp in-air communication, allowing them to focus on actual flight maneuvers and decision-making.

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