Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Global Simulator Training Center Operator SIMAERO Attending Indian Airshow Wings India 2024

SIMAERO India, a new full flight simulator training center by global pilot training group SIMAERO, General Manager Khushbeg Jattana and his team will attend Wings India 2024 from the 18th to the 21st of January in Hyderabad India.

“Our team is excited to be a part of the first major Indian Aviation Event following the announcement of our upcoming aviation training center in Delhi, planned to open by the year’s end. They look forward to engaging in discussions with you there about the promising opportunities this center will offer to Indian airlines and beyond, ensuring they meet their pilot training requirements in this rapidly expanding market.” shared SIMAERO

Back in October 2023 SIMAERO announced that the future training center in India is set to feature eight simulator bays, housing a diverse range of market-specific devices such including the A320 and B737 Max.

Source: SIMAERO

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European Aircraft Manufacturer, Airbus, Ends 2023 with Order Backlog of 8,598 Aircraft

  • Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase on 2022.
  • 2,319 gross orders (2,094 net), including 1,835 A320 Family and 300 A350 Family aircraft.
  • Demonstrates strong recovery and acceleration for modernising aircraft fleets with latest generation fuel efficient aircraft.
  • The 2023 year end backlog stands at 8,598 aircraft.

Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year end backlog stood at 8,598 aircraft.

“2023 was a landmark year for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business with exceptional sales and deliveries on the upper end of our target,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. “A number of factors came together to help us achieve our goals, including the increased flexibility and capability of our global industrial system, as well as the strong demand from airlines to refresh their fleets with our most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft.” Guillaume added: “This is a remarkable achievement. My thanks goes to our customers, supplier partners and all the Airbus teams who made it happen.”

“We originally anticipated aviation to recover sometime in the 2023-2025 timeframe, but what we saw in 2023 was, alongside the single-aisle market, widebody return much sooner than expected, and with vigour,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus’ newly appointed CEO, Commercial Aircraft. “A big thumbs up to our commercial and regional teams, and importantly, a big thank you to our customers for their trust and partnership. We have never sold as many A320s or A350s in any given year, not to mention welcoming seven new customers for the A350-1000. Travel is back and there is serious momentum!” Christian added: “I’m proud to say there are now 735 more fuel-efficient Airbus jets flying today, paving the way to our lower carbon future. It’s the orders we win today that will support us in investing in innovative and even more sustainable solutions tomorrow.”

Source: Airbus
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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation to Participate in the Upcoming Wings India 2024

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India, has shared that Airways Aviation India announced its participation in the upcoming Wings India 2024 on January 18-21, 2024, at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, India.

“Airways Aviation team based in Hyderabad together with Rizwan Taj and our Chairman Romy Hawatt will be present at the event.” shared Alexandre Alves, CCO at Airways Aviation.

Airways Aviation India is based at Hyderabad Airport Economic Zone and offers Aviation Foundation Course as well as Indian DGCA Ground School.

Source: Airways Aviation India
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Flight Training Management Software Provider, FlightLogger, Caps Off 2023 Supporting 182 Clients in 45 Countries

FlightLogger, a leader in flight training management software, is thrilled to announce a series of significant milestones achieved in the year 2023, marking a year of substantial growth and innovation.

Global expansion and clientele success

In 2023, FlightLogger proudly surpassed its client acquisition goal, reaching 182 clients worldwide, exceeding the initial target of 180. This expansion has not only solidified their global presence but also diversified their client base across 45 countries on six continents.

Among those who have joined FlightLogger, the company is proud to highlight new collaborations with some of the most prestigious flight training organizations: Sevenair Academy and Airways Aviation in Europe, RMIT University in Australia – the second largest university in the country, and Utah State University in the United States. Together with the many other training organizations who joined FlightLogger in 2023, these partnerships underscore the company’s commitment to delivering top-tier SaaS solutions to the world’s leading aviation training providers.

Internal Team Expansion and Specialized Roles

2023 has been a transformative year for FlightLogger, characterized by strategic internal growth. A significant development was the addition of a Product Manager to their team, a critical step in enhancing the development of their SaaS product. Additionally, FlightLogger expanded their development and client success teams, a move crucial for supporting their growing client base and maintaining their excellence in service and support.

In response to their expanding client base, FlightLogger has increased their development and client success teams. This enhancement not only supports their growth trajectory but also ensures that FlightLogger maintains their high standards of client service and support. This commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in their Capterra reviews, where the company boast an average overall rating of 4.6 out of 5, with an exceptional 4.85 in customer service. This feedback underlines their dedication to providing exceptional service and a user-friendly experience.

Innovative integrations for enhanced operations

Last year, FlightLogger intensified their focus on integrations as a strategic component of their growth plan. FlightLogger successfully integrated with several key platforms to provide comprehensive and streamlined solutions to their clients:

  • Aeroplanned: For advanced long-term planning capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Wingops and SAM: These integrations offer robust aircraft maintenance management, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Quickbooks: Integration with Quickbooks facilitates streamlined and efficient billing processes, simplifying financial management for their clients.

These integrations represent FlightLogger’s commitment to providing a holistic and efficient operational experience for flight training organizations.

Impressive usage statistics

The effectiveness and reach of FlightLogger are underscored by their impressive usage statistics. Currently, FlightLogger proudly serves 93,000 users globally.

In 2023, a remarkable 819,000 flights were logged, and 1,100,000 bookings were made through their platform, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. These numbers are a testament to the trust and reliance placed in FlightLogger’s software by the flight training community.

Forward momentum

As FlightLogger looks to the future, FlightLogger is committed to continuing their trajectory of growth and innovation. FlightLogger is dedicated to empowering flight training organizations with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

FlightLogger extends their heartfelt thanks to their clients, partners, and team members who have contributed to their success this year. Here’s to reaching new heights together in 2024.

For more information about FlightLogger and their services, please visit https://flightlogger.net/.

Source: FlightLogger
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Simulator Manufacturer, MPS, Offers New Simulator Branding Options

Netherlands headquartered flight simulator manufacturer MPS is offering new and existing customers client-specific color branding options, something which has never been seen in the training industry before. Effective immediately, MPS customers will be offered the option to design a cabin which fits their marketing goals if purchasing a new simulator, or alternatively, other options to upgrade existing devices.

The cost for this branding opportunity is minimal and depends upon the order. Designs will add little to no downtime on existing devices and no additional time to deliver for new orders.

“At MPS, we are always innovating to move the needle in our industry. From technology updates, cabin redesigns and of course, always keeping you up to date on regulatory information, we take pride in delivering the ultimate training solution to your organization,” said MPS Chief Executive Officer Philip Adrian, “This new branding option will provide our customers with the chance to showcase their unique colors, logo and more.”

Frontier Airlines will be the first customer to see branding incorporated into their simulator devices with other orders already in place.

For more information about MPS, visit www.mps.aero or follow MPS on LinkedIn.

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. For further information on MPS see https://www.mps.aero or contact us on +31 34 621 2777 or info@mps.aero.

Source: MPS
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Indian Flight School Begins Flight Training of 38 Students under the Airline Cadet Pilot Program

One of the leading Indian flying training organizations, Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), shared that its 38 students under the ICP Batch 03A of the CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program are preparing to begin their flying training at Neemuch Airbase following their completion of the ground school training.

CAA recently shared its 2023 milestones as follows:

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: Chimes Aviation Academy (shown as meta image)

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