Market Intelligence: North America
CAE’s President Shares Thoughts with Canadian Media Outlet
Global pilot training solution provider CAE’s President and CEO shared his thoughts with Canadian News Paper Toronto Star – key highlights were;
- Addressing the Pilot Shortage: The aviation industry faces a significant shortage of aircrew, including pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin crew. CAE’s aviation talent forecast indicates a need for 1.3 million new aviation professionals globally within the next decade, with 300,000 required pilots. There are about 350,000 pilots flying today. CAE collaborates with financial institutions to provide financing for aspiring pilots, enabling them to pursue their training and securing job opportunities with partner airlines upon completion.
- Promoting Diversity: CAE actively supports diversity in the aviation sector. The Women in Flight Ambassador program selects talented young women globally, sponsors their flight training, and connects them with partner airlines. These women become advocates, encouraging more young women to pursue careers as airline pilots.
- Efficiency and Cost Reduction: CAE’s vast scale, conducting over 1.3 million hours of airline training annually, enables airlines to outsource training efficiently. Six of the seven largest U.S. airlines utilize CAE’s training centers, unlocking efficiencies that lower their operational costs.
- Technological Solutions: CAE develops software to assist airlines in managing crew schedules, handling disruptions, and optimizing operations. This technology aids airlines in minimizing disruptions caused by factors such as weather and ensures a smoother experience for passengers.
You can read the full interview here.
Source: The Star
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Hawaiian Air Charter Company Exercises Option for Another Tecnam P2012
Italy headquartered aircraft manufacturer TECNAM is proud to announce the confirmation of the fourth P2012 aircraft by Pacific Air Charter Inc. in Hawaii. Having taken delivery of the first Traveller in August 2023, immediately followed by the second in September 2023, and the third aircraft in the process of being delivered at the Tecnam plant in Capua – Italy, with this fourth aircraft, the fleet of Pacific Air Charters Inc. is growing rapidly to serve the Pacific market.
The P2012 Multi-Engine operations over water provide a significant safety advantage in the remote Pacific areas of operation, while benefitting of the Traveller’s very competitive operating costs, and thus making the P2012 a perfect match for the operational needs of the Company.
Known for offering its customers the ultimate in luxury and safety, Pacific Air Charters, Inc. is the premium provider of air charter services within the Hawaiian Islands and American Samoa. Passenger comfort was a key factor in the operator’s decision: All single seats are generously pitched with dedicated window and seat amenities, USB port, cup holder, seat pocket, armrest; dual air conditioning (which can also be operated on the ground via a DC power connection to “pre-cool” the aircraft prior to boarding) offer limousine levels of comfort and convenience.
The first P2012 Traveller, immediately after its arrival to Hawaii, demonstrated the platform versatility when a series of wildfires broke out in the US state of Hawaii in early August 2023, mainly on the island of Maui. The aircraft, operated by Pacific Air Charter Inc, had only been in Hawaii for 10 days when it was used to transport and deliver thousands of pounds of desperately needed food, medicine and other supplies to Maui and, on the return flights, evacuating those needing medical attention in Honolulu.
In recent days, Pacific Charter’s first P2012 has been transferred to operations in Samoa under the “Pago Wings” brand and has set another ferry range and endurance record for the type, flying 2261 nm in 15h05′ over the ocean between Kailua-Kona and Pago Pago.
Pat McNamee, Pacific Air Charters, Inc. Chief Operating Officer and 135 Director of Operations, said, “We are thrilled to be innovating the air transportation market in the area with a modern aircraft. The P2012 Traveller confirmed that this is the perfect platform for our operations. We are focused on premium services, but the aircraft offers many additional capabilities and expands our options.”
“Tecnam is bringing an efficient solution with a safe, reliable, multi-mission aircraft to the needs of the local communities in Hawaii and American Samoa. The fourth P2012 aircraft order confirmation is a recognition of the immediate benefits that Pacific Air Charter Inc has gained since the first Traveller acquisition. And with this last 15-hour ferry flight between Kailua Kona and Pago Pago, we have set a new record for a Tecnam!” Said Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 – Special Mission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager.
About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.
Source: TECNAM
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US Virgin Island-based Flight School and Air-Tour Company Takes Delivery of New Tecnam P2012 Aircraft
Tecnam and UFLY VI, LLC are pleased to announce the delivery of a Tecnam P2012 Traveller to the UFLY VI Caribbean fleet. UFLY VI is a passionate company that has been in business since 2019, offering both flight training and charter/air tours in the US Virgin Islands. UFLY VI Flight School also operates a P92 Echo MkII.
The P2012’s multi-mission capability exceeds the needs of UFLY VI’s operations in the Virgin Islands and will provide local air tours as well as charter and on-demand flights. The Traveller’s high wing design, single seats with large windows, and aircraft comfort are ideal for enjoying the Caribbean scenery during local air tours, while the twin engine configuration enhances mission safety on charter flights.
The Traveller, which comfortably seats nine passengers with one or two crew, is a new generation, turbocharged, twin-engine, high wing, fixed wing aircraft. The addition to the UFLY VI fleet provides customers with cost-effective and diverse configuration options while delivering the experience that discerning travelers expect, such as dual air conditioning, premium interiors, in-seat power, superior legroom and under-seat stowage.
“We are extremely excited to introduce the P92 Echo and the P2012 Traveller aircraft models to the USVI’s aviation community. These new additions showcase Tecnam’s unwavering commitment to innovation, performance, and customer satisfaction,” said Mr. Matthew Stewart, CEO of UFLY VI, LLC –“The P2012 redefines regional air transport with its versatility, spaciousness, and outstanding reliability. We believe these aircraft will set new benchmarks for their respective segments and serve as a testament to Tecnam’s expertise in creating exceptional aircraft.”
“The P2012 Traveller selection heightens UFLY VI aircraft portfolio, with an aircraft specifically designed to accomplish its mission in the Caribbean inter islands environment. Whether for a local Air Tour, a Charter mission, or employed in one of the Traveller multi-mission capabilities, the twin engine configuration is “ a must to have” and Tecnam is delighted to partner such a solution and to partner with Matthew and the UFLY VI team. We definitely share the same passion and vision for what aviation will be in this century”. Said Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 & Special Mission Platform Sales and Business Development Manager.
Tradition, innovation and vision. Those factors are spearheading Tecnam to wider horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam is offering the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools operating Tecanm’s single- and twin-engine fleet can save as much as 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions for every single student graduating with a Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to fleet using 100LL fuel on a journey of 155 flight hours, 30h of which on twin.
About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.
About UFLY VI, LLC
UFLY VI, LLC. is a prominent flight school and air-tour company located in St. Thomas USVI. We are dedicated to providing exceptional aviation training and unforgettable aerial experiences for our clients. Born out of a passion for aviation our goal is to inspire the next generation of aviators.
Source: TECNAM
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CAE to Offer Business Aviation Scholarship for a Challenger 350 Aircraft Type-Rating
Global pilot training solution provider CAE and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) announced at the NBAA Conference and Exhibition that CAE will be offering a CAE Business Aviation Scholarship for a Challenger 350 aircraft type-rating to OBAP.
The full scholarship will give a qualified pilot the opportunity to pursue their Challenger 350 type-rating training at one of CAE’s business aviation training centres. The CAE Business Aviation Scholarship will be open for application in early 2024.
“CAE forecasts a need for 284,000 new pilots globally over the next 10 years, yet only two percent of pilots today are Black or African American. We are proud to partner with organizations like OBAP to attract Black, Indigenous and People of Colour to a career in aviation and offer an aspiring pilot the opportunity to pursue a rewarding career in the flight deck,” said Alexandre Prevost, CAE’s Division President, Business Aviation and Helicopter Training.
“CAE is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our organization, our communities, and our industry,” said Pascale Alpha, CAE’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. “While the demand for qualified pilots is high, access to training is a barrier of entry for many. As the world leader in pilot training, we are already playing a role in bringing more diversity to aviation with our ‘Women in Flight’ Ambassador Program and our scholarships for women in corporate aviation, and we are proud to expand our scholarship programs to attract people from underrepresented communities and show them that a future is aviation is exciting and accessible.”
Michael Ponce, OBAP Scholarship Committee Chair, expressed his excitement about this initiative, stating, “We are thrilled to offer the CAE Challenger 350 Scholarship in partnership with CAE. This partnership reinforces OBAP’s unwavering commitment to increasing diversity in the industry by providing opportunities for our membership to pursue careers in aerospace. It also expands our organization’s reach into the business aviation sector, offering a leg up to aviators who might not otherwise have access.”
OBAP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the aerospace industry, and this scholarship represents the organization’s commitment to that goal.
About OBAP
Founded in 1976, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals is a non-profit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of minorities in all aviation and aerospace careers. OBAP members encourage diversity in the industry by supporting aspiring aviation professionals through Project Aerospace, a series of scholarships, mentoring, training and youth-focused education programs.
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Source: CAE
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Aircraft Manufacturer, Airbus, Announces Changes to the Leadership Team
Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE is announcing changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, as well as the appointment of a designated Commercial Aircraft business management team which will operate under the helm of Christian Scherer.
“Looking at our key priorities, we want to put the Company in the right configuration for the future,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. “Our leadership team will further focus on the operational challenges of today, while addressing strategy and transformation to secure the future in all our businesses. This will require constant attention and stewardship from this leadership team – united around a common purpose and sharing Airbus’ core values – in order to be successful in the fast-changing global environment that has become our new normal.”
Meanwhile, Airbus also announces appointments to the new Commercial Aircraft management team.
“Our customers, partners and stakeholders expect total commitment from Airbus to deliver on the ambitions and operational objectives of our Commercial Aircraft business. I’m excited to assemble a team of talented and recognised leaders at such a critical time for our industry,” said Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft. “I’m looking forward to tackling the challenges and exploiting the opportunities together with this exceptional team.”
From 1 January 2024 onwards, the new Airbus leadership team led by Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury will consist of:
- Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources Officer*
- Bruno Even, CEO Airbus Helicopters*
- Alberto Gutierrez, EVP Special Industrial Projects*
- John Harrison, General Counsel*
- Catherine Jestin, EVP Digital and Information Management*
- Julie Kitcher, Chief Sustainability Officer and Communications*
- Sabine Klauke, Chief Technology Officer*
- Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft*
- Mike Schoellhorn, CEO Airbus Defence and Space*
- Thomas Toepfer, Chief Financial Officer*
- Jeff Knittel, Chairman and CEO Airbus Americas
- Matthieu Louvot, EVP Strategy
- Wouter van Wersch, EVP International
- George Xu, CEO Airbus China
From 1 January 2024 onwards, the new Commercial Aircraft management team led by CEO Commercial Aircraft Christian Scherer will consist of:
- Stella Belvisi, General Counsel
- Maggie Bergsma, Head of Communications
- Mathieu Callewaert, EVP Human Resources
- Thomas Hundt, EVP Finance
- Sabine Klauke, EVP Engineering*
- Florent Massou dit Labaquère, EVP Operations*
- Philippe Mhun, EVP Programmes and Services*
- Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales
Further appointments will be made at a later date.
The roles marked with a (*) have been proposed by the CEO and approved by the Board of Directors to form the Airbus Executive Committee which consists of 13 members. The Executive Committee supports the CEO in his duty of managing Airbus. It is chaired by the CEO and comprises the heads of major functions and businesses.
Going forward, Airbus will work to establish this new organisational set-up in project mode from 1 January 2024 onwards. This will be conducted in collaboration with Airbus’ social partners, who have been informed about the process during a meeting of the European Works Council (SE-WC) on 12 October 2023.
Source: Airbus
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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE and Sun Air Jets Collaborate on New Pilot Development Program
Global pilot training solution provider CAE and Sun Air Jets announced at the National Business Aviation Association Conference and Exhibition that they are collaborating on an innovative Pilot Development Program (PDP) to enhance safety and address the increased need for business aviation pilots. Launched in Morristown, NJ, in July 2023 with courses developed for King Air’s 350 pilots, this new Sun Air Jets program allows young pilots to gain flight hours and experience by operating flights as second-in-command (SIC) on aircraft that do not require more than one pilot.
The program allows pilots to obtain invaluable on-the-job experience as they build their hours and progress to becoming a pilot-in-command (PIC). Several pilots have already graduated to PIC thanks to their participation in the CAE program, and many more will have a similar opportunity at Sun Air Jets.
“We are very excited to implement this pilot development program at Sun Air Jets to enhance safety within our operations and to meet the demand for pilots and workforce challenges”, says Ed Fares, Director of Operations at Sun Air Jets. “This Pilot Development Program will help provide additional qualified pilots while increasing overall safety. The program is designed to bring beneficial operating experience to our young pilots allowing them the opportunity to grow into bigger jet aircraft and build a strong foundation as a safe and professional pilot.”
“With the increased demand for business aviation pilots, CAE is committed to working in partnership with operators like Sun Air Jets to ensure they have the highly trained pilots needed to maintain safe and efficient operations,” said Alexandre Prevost, CAE’s Division President – Business Aviation and Helicopter Training. “We are thrilled to bring this innovative pilot development program to life with the Sun Air Jets team as it not only gives young pilots a way to build their hours and gain experience, but it also allows them to fly with more seasoned colleagues and benefit from their knowledge, resulting in safer operations.”
According to the National Business Aviation Association, the SIC PDP, found in amended Federal Aviation Regulation (“FAR”) Part 135.99, allows a pilot employed by a FAR Part 135 air carrier and serving as second-in-command in a multiengine airplane or single-engine, turbine-powered airplane to log SIC flight during operations that do not require a second pilot. The revised rule also allows flight time gained in a SIC PDP to be used to meet certain aeronautical requirements of FAR Part 61 for an ATP certificate and certain aeronautical experience requirements of FAR Part 135. Part 135 operators that have been issued Operation Specification A062 are permitted to assign a qualified SIC and the SIC will be eligible to log the flight time if participating in the operator’s SIC
About Sun Air Jets
Sun Air Jets operates one of the safest rated private jet fleets in the nation with a flawless safety record spanning over 20 years. Serving the greater Los Angeles area and locations nationwide, Sun Air Jets provides aircraft management, maintenance, private luxury hangars, and private charter jet services on a diverse fleet including Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, Citation, Hawker, and King Air aircraft. Along with maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry, Sun Air Jets remains dedicated to serving clients with the highest levels of operating expertise and personable client care. With bases located in Van Nuys and Camarillo, California, including a full-service Fixed Based Operator (FBO) at the company’s KCMA headquarters, Sun Air Jets is a fully certified Part 145 repair station and 135 charter operator.
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Source: CAE
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer HAVELSAN Shares Video on Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator
Turkey headquartered flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN which recently announced its second Boeing B737-8 MAX full flight simulator having achieved level D certification from EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) as well as a Turkish Airlines establishing a new flight training facility within the HAVELSAN Technology Campus in Ankara, Turkey, has shared the below video on its Airbus A320 full flight simulator.
You can learn more about HAVELSAN and the flight simulators it manufacturers on its AFM HAVELSAN Supplier Profile.
Source: HAVELSAN