Market Intelligence: Middle East

Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE’s CEO Expands Regional Growth Efforts in the Middle East with Strategic Meetings

Dubai, UAE & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Marc Parent, CEO of CAE, has concluded a two-week tour in the Middle East, focusing on advancing strategic partnerships and regional growth for CAE’s military and civil aviation training operations. The visit included key engagements in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, highlighting CAE’s contributions to advanced training solutions and regional collaboration.

  • UAE Visit Highlights:
    • Meetings with the UAE Naval Forces leadership in Abu Dhabi to discuss CAE’s multi-phase Naval Training solution.
    • A tour of the Naval Defence and Crisis Training Centre (NDCTC) in Taweelah, featuring purpose-built facilities with whole-ship simulators for various naval classes.
    • Collaboration with CAE Maritime Middle East, including discussions with Mohamed Al Qemzi, Chair of CAE MME, and an all-hands meeting with the regional team.
  • Saudi Arabia Visit Highlights:
    • Meetings with the Public Investment Fund, Royal Saudi Air Force, and CAE Arabia’s joint-venture partner, Mohammed Al Othman, to enhance CAE’s presence in the Kingdom.
    • Productive discussions with Jean-Philippe Linteau, the Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and strategic initiatives.

Source: Marc Parent (CAE)

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Airbus Delivers 84 Aircraft in November 2024, Total Deliveries Reach 643 for the Year

Toulouse, France-headquartered aircraft manufacturer Airbus has released its November 2024 order and delivery report, providing insights into its production and market activity. The report highlights key figures for November and year-to-date performance.

  • November 2024 Deliveries: 84 aircraft delivered to 42 customers.
  • November 2024 Gross Orders: 30 new orders.
  • 2024 Deliveries to Date: 643 aircraft delivered to 82 customers.

Cumulative Data (As of November 2024):

  • Total Orders Across All Aircraft Types: 24,537 units, with single-aisle aircraft (e.g., A320 family) dominating at 19,898 orders.
  • Total Deliveries to Date: 15,840 units delivered, with single-aisle aircraft accounting for 12,152.
  • Aircraft in Operation: 14,012 globally, including 11,241 single-aisle aircraft.

Note: The data excludes two A330-900s delivered to Air Belgium via Airbus Financial Services.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Aircraft Manufacturer, Airbus, Announces 2025 Appointment for Chief Human Resources Officer

Airbus announced the appointment of Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 April 2025. In this role, she will be a member of the Executive Committee and report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. Carmen-Maja Rex is currently Human Resources Group Director at Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions.

After nearly 22 years with Airbus, the last 12 of which as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Airbus Executive Committee, Thierry Baril will leave the Company later in 2025, after having ensured a smooth transition with his successor.

“The bold transformation that Airbus will now undertake to meet its current and future challenges requires a skilled, diverse and motivated global workforce. I’m looking forward to working with Carmen-Maja and further engaging the Airbus teams in pursuit of our inspiring purpose,” said Guillaume Faury. “In doing so, she will build on the great foundations established by Thierry during his 12-year tenure as Chief Human Resources Officer. Thierry has played a pivotal role in the transformation of Airbus over the years, positioning HR as a strategic function in times of deep change. I’m grateful for Thierry’s engagement, drive and resilience which have led to many Company successes. It has always been a pleasure to have him as a close ally, and I wish him well in this next phase of his professional career.”

Carmen-Maja Rex started her career as a consultant with Accenture in 1999, before joining the United Nations in 2003. In 2010, she started at Siemens where she held a number of leadership roles in Human Resources. In 2020, she became HR Group Director at Heidelberg Materials which employs a global workforce of 51,000 employees located in over 50 countries.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Saudi Arabia Based Tayaran is Seeking Flight Instructors in December 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The National Aviation Academy (TAYARAN) is hiring qualified and experienced Flight Instructors to join its Part 141 training academy based at Thumamah Airport. The academy operates a fleet of Cessna 172s, Piper PA44s, and Frasca FSTDs and offers instructors a competitive compensation package and a full-time student load to support rapid flight hour accumulation.

Candidate Requirements

  • Current Flight Instructor Certificate (GACA, FAA, or EASA)
  • Preference for candidates with:
    • 500+ hours of total airplane time
    • 200+ hours of instruction given
  • Experience with G1000-equipped aircraft is advantageous

Application Requirements

CVs must be in English and include the following:

  • Certificates held
  • Flight time summary (Total time, multi-engine, dual instruction, and instrument instruction)
  • Aircraft types flown and hours in type
  • G1000 experience, if applicable

To apply, send your CV along with copies of current certificates and medical to career@tayaran.edu.sa and HR@tayaran.edu.sa.

Source: National Aviation Academy

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – MPS

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Erik Jennes – Chief Commercial Officer at MPS (Multi Pilot Simulations) – a leading manufacturer of flight simulation training devices (including Boeing 737 NG/MAX and Airbus A320 ceo/neo).

The conversation covers:

  • Core Offering: MPS specializes in high-fidelity fixed-base simulators for single-aisle aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. The company emphasizes “smarter simulators,” integrating advanced training options and using real aircraft components to ensure precision and safety.
  • Global Airline Partnerships: MPS has been expanding its airline customer base, with installations in countries like the U.S., U.K., Panama, and Canada. Notable partnerships include Frontier Airlines, Jet2, Copa Airlines, and Ryanair. This reflects a shift from ATO-focused sales to increasing collaboration with airlines.
  • Trends in Pilot Training: Erik highlighted that there is a growing emphasis on eco-friendly solutions, sustainability in production, and leveraging AI for enhanced simulation environments and objective performance reviews. Additionally, remote learning through VR and AR is becoming a significant trend.
  • Challenges in the Industry: Supply chain issues, high data package costs, and difficulty in finding skilled personnel—both for production and simulator operation—are major challenges. MPS mitigates these with innovative hiring practices, alternative supply options, and focusing on sustainable operations.
  • Future Outlook: Despite temporary slowdowns, long-term pilot demand is expected to rise significantly. MPS remains committed to high-quality FTDs, seeing them as a cost-efficient and effective training tool over full-flight simulators.

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