Market Intelligence: Middle East

Simorg Releases 7th Edition of its Customer Focus Series – Highlights Partnership with IFTC

Turkiye – full flight simulator training center group International Flight Training Center (IFTC) and full flight simulator training center management software solution provider Simorg (by Gözen Digital Aviation) have highlighted their collaboration in a “Customer Focus” feature to showcase how IFTC has fused human expertise and digital precision in its training business.

  • IFTC has achieved a 99 %+ utilisation rate of its full‑flight simulators and logged over 35,000 training hours annually, supported by Simorg’s operational analytics.

  • Simorg facilitates scheduling, maintenance, compliance and reporting across IFTC’s two centres (Istanbul & Antalya), enabling seamless multi‑site operations.

  • The case underlines a broader industry trend: training providers increasingly rely on digital infrastructure (like Simorg) to boost throughput, manage multi‑device fleets and optimise utilisation — key for meeting airline pilot‑training demand and cost pressures.

Source: Simorg
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Airbus Appoints Head of Human Resources in Saudi Arabia in November 2025

Saudi Arabia – Airbus has appointed Reem Algasim as Head of Human Resources for Saudi Arabia, effective immediately.

  • In her new role, Algasim will head the HR function for Airbus’s Defence and Space Division in the Kingdom.

  • Her appointment marks a return to Airbus, as she previously served as HR Business Partner in France in 2018.

  • The move aligns with Airbus’s broader strategy to deepen its regional presence and support workforce transformation, leadership development and cultural alignment in Saudi Arabia’s aerospace and defence sector.

Source: Local media reporting
Photo Credit: Airbus (shown as meta image)

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Royal Jordanian Air Academy Announces 2025 Appointment for Operational Excellence and SMS Manager

Jordan – flight training organisation Royal Jordanian Air Academy (RJAA) has appointed Captain Riyad Al‑Adayleh as Operational Excellence and SMS Manager as part of the institution’s broader transformation strategy to reaffirm its legacy as the “Home of Aviators”.

  • RJAA’s transformation plan is designed to reinforce its position as a leading aviation‑training institution with high operational standards and excellence since its 1966 founding.

  • In his new role, Captain Al‑Adayleh will lead the development and launch of RJAA’s new Integrated Operational Center (IOC), designed to centralise and optimise the academy’s operations across training, safety management and quality assurance.

  • His appointment is positioned as pivotal to “transforming RJAA operational excellence” and raising the academy’s safety, standards and performance to “another level”.

  • The selection of a dedicated Operational Excellence and SMS Manager highlights RJAA’s increased focus on structured safety‑management systems (SMS), continuous improvement, and operational alignment with global airline‑training demands.

Source: RJAA
Photo Credit: RJAA

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New Saudi LCC Air Arabia Holds Crew‑Recruitment Meetings in Riyadh Amid Launch Phase

Saudi Arabia – Air Arabia Dammam, a new low‑cost carrier being launched by LCC Group Air Arabia , has announced that meetings will take place in Riyadh in the first week of November 2025 to engage pilots and staff interested in joining the airline.

United Arab Emirates headquartered low-cost carrier group Air Arabia, had been selected as the lead operator in a consortium awarded the bid to launch Saudi Arabia’s newest low-cost airline, based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The strategic development is part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy, enhance regional connectivity, and build a globally competitive aviation sector.

  • The new airline is a joint venture between Air Arabia, Egypt’s Nesma, and Jeddah-based Kun Investments Holding

  • The carrier is set to operate a fleet of 45 aircraft by 2030.

  • It will serve 24 domestic and 57 international destinations, with an annual target of 10 million passengers by 2030.

  • The new airline will create over 2,400 direct jobs, supporting economic growth in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region.

  • The venture marks Air Arabia’s fifth airline partnership, expanding its low-cost carrier model already operational in Morocco, Egypt, Armenia, and Pakistan.

Source: Nadhem AlHamad (Air Arabia)

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Full Flight Simulator Manufacturer HAVELSAN Hosts Airbus Delegation in November 2025

Turkiye – headquartered flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN, hosted a delegation from Airbus at its Ankara production facility.

This follows the manufacturer in September adding another Airbus A320 full flight simulator to its production line. The flight simulator manufacturer has invested significant time and resources to develop state of the art Airbus type specific training devices to support Airbus operators and independent training centers around the world.

In addition to device deliveries to Airbus A320 airline clients, HAVELSAN is proud to be supporting independent pilot training center operators including IFTC and Simaero with one EASA certified A320ceo/neo full flight simulator already in operations at IFTC and the Simaero device being delivered in 2025 to Simaero’s brand new training center in Delhi, India.

In 2024 HAVELSAN announced it would ramp up activities and support for airlines and simulator training centers including the ability to manufacturer up to eight full flight simulators per year as well as work with airlines to support them expanding their simulator training center operations through flexible solutions.

HAVELSAN is especially putting focus on providing industry leading after sales support, discussing with customers long-term cooperation projects and this has been well received by airlines and training centers with HAVELSAN currently having over six full flight simulators under construction.

Source: Ceren Aslan (Havelsan)
Photo Credit: Ceren Aslan (Havelsan)

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Provider of Online ATPL Exam Preparation, ATPL Questions, Debuts iOS and Android App

Global – ATPL Questions, a leading provider of online ATPL exam preparation, has officially launched its mobile application. Available on both the App Store and Google Play, the new app brings the full ATPL Questions learning experience to smartphones and tablets, enhancing accessibility for aspiring commercial pilots worldwide.

  • The mobile app offers a streamlined, intuitive interface with full access to the existing online database of ATPL exam questions, performance tracking, and analytics tools.

  • The app launch responds to increasing demand for flexible, on-the-go ATPL exam preparation solutions.

  • Feedback from beta testers and users is encouraged via the contact form or email: info@atplquestions.com.

  • App links:

Source: ATPL Questions
Photo Credit: ATPL Questions

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Airbus Delivers 507 Aircraft in First 9 Months of 2025, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

Global – Airbus has reported its commercial aircraft performance for the first nine months of 2025, with 507 aircraft delivered and consolidated revenues of Euro 47.4 billion. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges, the company has reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined future ramp-up trajectories for its A220, A320, A330, and A350 programs.

  • A total of 507 commercial aircraft were delivered in 9m 2025, up from 497 in the same period of 2024. Deliveries included:

    • 62 A220s

    • 392 A320 Family

    • 20 A330s

    • 33 A350s

  • Gross commercial aircraft orders reached 610 units, with 514 net orders after cancellations.

  • Airbus’ commercial aircraft revenues rose 3% year-on-year to Euro 33.9 billion.

  • EBIT Adjusted from commercial aircraft activities increased to Euro 3.27 billion, supported by a favourable hedge rate and reduced R&D expenses, though partially offset by a less favourable delivery mix.

  • Airbus maintains its 2025 guidance:

    • ~820 commercial aircraft deliveries

    • EBIT Adjusted ~Euro 7.0 billion

    • Free cash flow before customer financing ~ Euro 4.5 billion

  • Production targets and ramp-up outlook:

    • A220: Rate 12 now expected in 2026, reflecting current market balance.

    • A320 Family: Ramp-up to rate 75 per month targeted for 2027.

    • A330: Stabilized at rate 4; rate 5 expected by 2029.

    • A350: Targeting rate 12 by 2028.

  • The order backlog for commercial aircraft stood at 8,665 units at the end of September 2025.

Statements

  • “Our nine-month results reflect the level of commercial aircraft deliveries and a solid performance in the Defence and Space and Helicopters businesses,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO.

  • “Deliveries remain backloaded amid a complex and dynamic operating environment. Meanwhile, we continue to expand our industrial capacity to support the commercial aircraft ramp-up,” he added.

Source: Airbus
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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Symbiotics – Leading Aspiring Pilot and Pilot Assessment Solutions

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Hannah Davies, Director of Strategy and Growth at Symbiotics – a leading assessment solution provider for the pilot training ecosystem and airlines.

The conversation covers:

  • Company Overview: Symbiotics are global leaders with over 30 years’ experience specialising in psychometric assessments for aviation professionals through their ADAPT online platform, delivering over 150,000 tests annually across 80 countries. Their solutions support airlines, training schools, militaries, and other aviation operators worldwide, to support the recruitment, selection and development of aviation professionals aligned with ICAO competencies and regulatory requirements.
  • Expansion into Cabin Crew Assessments: Symbiotics recently expanded its expertise to include cabin crew assessments. Developed with industry input and aligned with ICAO competencies and CBTA principles, the new suite evaluates personality, cognitive reasoning, and crew resource management skills. The company also partnered with Sky People Training to add a foundation knowledge test, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation for both new and experienced crew.
  • Global Presence and Innovation: Active at key training and aviation events worldwide, Symbiotics values direct engagement with clients to gather feedback and share insights. The company continues to innovate, with the upcoming launch of a mobile-optimised testing interface aimed at enhancing accessibility and user experience during global recruitment campaigns.
  • Industry Trends and Challenges: Hannah highlighted that while pilot recruitment has slowed due to supply chain issues, demand is expected to rise again soon. She noted a stronger focus on selecting the right candidates early to reduce training costs and improve success rates. A key challenge remains aligning and analysing large datasets to link psychometric outcomes with training performance under CBTA and EBT frameworks.
  • The Future of Pilot Training and Symbiotics’ Role: Looking ahead, Hannah envisions a more data-driven and inclusive pilot training industry, with competency-based and personalised learning paths. She also sees growing use of AI and technology – where proven effective – to enhance training quality and safety. Symbiotics aims to stay at the forefront by combining innovation, data analysis, and close collaboration with clients.

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