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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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Avia Solutions Group Chairman Shares Point of View on Supply Chain Delays Affecting Airlines in 2025 and Beyond

Global – Avia Solutions Group, the global aviation services group headquartered in Lithuania, has highlighted the ongoing impact of aircraft delivery delays on airline operations and profitability, in a new article by the Group’s Chairman.

  • Aircraft manufactured delivered significantly less aircraft than forecast in 2024 with Boeing only delivering 348 jets and Airbus only 776.
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects over 4 billion passengers in 2025 – indicating that an expansion of seat capacity by airlines is required.
  • “However, I have long believed both market forces and strategic shifts will mean a return to business as usual by the end of the decade. And, having visited Boeing recently to officially sign our order for 80 737 MAX, I’m even more confident in that prediction.“
  • The delays are linked to pandemic-era workforce reductions, raw material shortages, and ongoing issues at engine manufacturers like Pratt & Whitney, which are grounding aircraft — Wizz Air expects around 40 aircraft to be grounded on average in 2025.
  • Airlines are losing significant revenue due to these delays. A hypothetical airline waiting on 10 aircraft capable of $1 million monthly revenue could lose $60 million over six months.
  • The high demand for narrowbodies — especially during peak seasons — and lack of available new deliveries has increased reliance on older aircraft and created a stronger market for wet lease capacity.
  • Avia Solutions Group sees this as an opportunity for ACMI providers to step in and support airlines unable to secure aircraft through direct orders or finance leases.

Source: Gediminas Ziemelis (Avia Solutions Group)

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Padpilot

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Nathan Gray – CEO at Padpilot, one of the world’s leading digital publishers of pilot training material for flight training organisations and aspiring pilots.

The conversation covers:

  • Introduction to Padpilot: Leading provider of digital aviation learning resources that has been producing educational materials since 2011 to support pilot training worldwide.
  • Padpilot’s Products & Innovations: Padpilot offers various courses: Foundation, PPL(A), PPL(H), ATPL(A) and ATPL(H) theory teaching and learning resources available on all devices, and AI-powered tools such as the Padpilot Briefing Room.  The company focuses on making aviation education more engaging through animations, simple English explanations, and 3D graphics.
  • Industry Partnerships & Market Presence: The company collaborates with over 160 Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) globally, including major players like Etihad Airways and Lufthansa. Its materials are available across different regulatory frameworks, including EASA and UK CAA.
  • Pilot Demand & Training Challenges: Nathan highlighted the growing global demand for pilots, estimating the need for 500,000–600,000 new pilots over the next decade. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high-quality training, addressing instructor shortages, and ensuring lifelong learning rather than rote memorization.
  • Future Growth & Investment Support: Padpilot’s acquisition by Rose Street Partners has provided the company with the resources to expand into new markets and accelerate its growth. With this investment, Padpilot aims to enhance its offerings, develop new training solutions, and continue innovating in aviation education.

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of February 2025

In February 2025, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 40 aircraft to 25 customers
    • 4 A220-300
    • 1 A319neo
    • 12 A320neo
    • 20 A321neo
    • 2 A330-900
    • 1 A350-900
  • Secured 14 orders
    • 14 A321neo
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 65 aircraft to 34 customers.

In January 2025, Airbus reported 25 aircraft deliveries and 55 aircraft orders.

See last year’s stats here.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Emirates Expanding Global Pilot Recruitment Roadshow in Europe, Central and Latin America in 2025

United Arab Emirates – Emirates is set to continue its 2025 global pilot recruitment roadshow, with upcoming stops in Europe, Central and Latin America. The initiative provides aspiring and experienced pilots an opportunity to meet Emirates’ Pilot Recruitment Team and learn more about career opportunities with the airline.

  • Emirates’s recruitment team will visit multiple countries in the coming months:
    • April: Italy
    • May: Norway, Finland, Sweden
    • June: Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina
  • The roadshow offers insights into the airline’s recruitment process, from application to assessment.
  • Attendees will learn about career pathways, including Direct Entry Captain and Accelerated Command programs.
  • The sessions will cover Emirates’ operations, fleet (Airbus and Boeing), and life in Dubai.
  • Pilots and their partners are welcome to attend.

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Airbus Helicopters Trains Over 7,000 Pilots and Technicians in 2024

Global – Airbus Helicopters has reached a major milestone in its global training efforts, surpassing 250,000 trainees trained to date. Through its 20 training academies worldwide, Airbus trained over 7,000 helicopter pilots and technicians in 2024 alone, reinforcing its commitment to safety, innovation, and mission-readiness across civil and military aviation sectors.

  • Airbus operates 20 training academies worldwide, logging 18,000 helicopter simulator hours annually to enhance pilot and technician training.
  • Over 7,000 pilots and technicians were trained in 2024, accumulating 3,000 helicopter flight hours.
  • Training programs are tailored to varied mission requirements, including emergency medical services, firefighting, law enforcement, and military operations.
  • Airbus offers personalized training solutions, integrating flight, maintenance, simulator-based, blended learning, and fully online courses.
  • Airbus continues to expand its use of full-flight simulators for realistic operational and emergency training conditions, with simulator centers in the United States, Brazil, and Germany.
  • The H125 VR simulator, first introduced in 2022 in partnership with Loft Dynamics, is now in Airbus’ South Africa Training Academy.
  • The new H145 VR simulator, co-developed with Loft Dynamics, is expected to launch later in 2025, further enhancing cost-effective and accessible pilot training.

Source: Airbus Helicopters

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