Market Intelligence: North America

SimViz Labs Unveils Intuitive A320 Holding‑Pattern Simulator for Enhanced Pilot Decision‑Making

Global — SimViz Labs has highlighted how their training solutions enable pilots to navigate operational complexity — such as holds, delays, and fuel/time trade‑offs — with greater confidence, especially on their Airbus A320 platform.

  • The company designs scenario‑based FMS trainers that let pilots rehearse holding‑pattern decisions, fuel management and delay mitigation “in a calm environment” before encountering them in live operations.

  • Their A320 trainer emphasizes visual and intuitive decision‑making, turning complex automation and time/fuel trade‑offs into interactive scenarios.

  • This approach supports safer, more cost‑effective operations by improving pilot confidence with automation and procedural handling under time pressure.

Watch the A320 demo below.

Contact SimViz Labs for customized solutions specific to your fleet requirements.

Source: SimViz Labs

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IATA Highlights Strong International Traffic as Asia and Middle East Lead Growth in October 2025

Global – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released global passenger traffic results for October 2025, reporting continued strength in both international and domestic markets despite increasing macroeconomic uncertainty. Total global demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), rose 6.6% year-on-year, supported by capacity growth of 5.8%, pushing the worldwide load factor to 84.6%.

  • International demand increased 8.5% year-on-year, with capacity up 7.1% and load factor improving by 1.1 percentage points to 84.6%.

  • Domestic demand rose 3.4%, with capacity up 3.6%; the domestic load factor remained stable at 84.6%.

  • IATA noted a rebound in North American international traffic, rising 4.5%, compared to several months of sluggish performance earlier in the year. Scheduled global capacity is forecast to expand 3.6% in November and 4.7% in December, signalling strong year-end leisure and business travel demand.

Regional International Market Highlights

  • Asia-Pacific: Demand up 10.9%; capacity up 9.1%; load factor 84.4% (+1.4 ppt). Traffic to/from China, Japan and Vietnam exceeded 10% growth, reflecting robust intra-Asia recovery.

  • Europe: Demand up 7.4%; capacity up 6.0%; load factor 86.5% (+1.2 ppt), the highest among all regions.

  • North America: Demand up 4.5%; capacity up 4.7%; load factor 84.2% (-0.1 ppt). Transatlantic traffic grew 3.8%.

  • Middle East: Demand up 10.7%; capacity up 8.1%; load factor 82.5% (+2.0 ppt). Growth partly reflects recovery from last year’s geopolitically affected base.

  • Latin America: Demand up 7.2%; capacity up 8.2%; load factor 84.6% (-0.8 ppt).

  • Africa: Demand up 7.3%; capacity up 5.3%; load factor 74.1% (+1.4 ppt).

Source: IATA

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FSANA Data Shows Majority of FAA Practical Tests Completed by Small Group of High-Volume DPEs

USA – The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has released new data on Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) activity for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, highlighting both increased testing capacity and continued structural imbalances in how practical tests are distributed across the examiner workforce.

  • DPEs conducted 153,967 practical test events between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025 — a significant increase from 129,000 in FY2024 and 140,000 in FY2023.

  • The total number of active DPEs rose to 1,122, up from 1,035 the previous year.

  • 536 DPEs completed between 100 and 400 tests each, reflecting strong utilisation among mid-volume examiners.

  • 319 examiners conducted fewer than 50 tests throughout the fiscal year.

  • 48 DPEs conducted more than 400 tests, with 22 exceeding 500 tests — demonstrating substantial throughput concentrated in a small segment of the examiner pool.

  • FSANA notes that 264 DPEs (23%) conducted 52.9% of all tests, performing 200 or more practical evaluations over the year.

  • Despite growth in the overall DPE population, FSANA emphasises that over 28% of DPEs averaged fewer than one test per week, indicating an uneven distribution of testing demand and available examiner capacity.

Source: FSANA

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Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University Partners with Breaking Down Barriers

USA – Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and Breaking Down Barriers have launched a strategic collaboration intended to expand access to professional pilot education and training for aspiring aviators.

  • Under the agreement, Embry‑Riddle will make three of its Worldwide Campus degree programmes available to students enrolled in BDB’s Pilot Training Program — namely: Bachelor of Science in Pilot Operations, Associate in Science in Aeronautics, and Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics.

  • The integration enables cadets to combine ground‑school training and flight instruction (coordinated by BDB) with a recognised academic degree from Embry‑Riddle — offering both the credentials and professional pilot qualification path in one structured programme.

  • BDB will handle recruitment, ground‑school training, and overall program guidance, while Embry‑Riddle provides academic advising, administrative support and degree accreditation.

  • The collaboration aims to lower traditional barriers to pilot training — including high financial cost and limited access — especially for individuals from under‑represented communities, aligning with BDB’s mission to democratise aviation career access.

Statements

  • “This collaboration reflects Embry‑Riddle’s continued commitment to preparing the next generation of professional pilots and aviation leaders. By partnering with Breaking Down Barriers, we are broadening educational access and supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue aviation careers.” — Embry‑Riddle Worldwide Chancellor John R. Watret

  • “Our mission has always been to help students overcome the challenges that stand between them and a career in commercial aviation. Partnering with Embry‑Riddle — one of the world’s most respected aviation universities — empowers our students with exceptional academic resources and a clear path to professional success.” — Dana Donati, CEO of Breaking Down Barriers

Source: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University
Photo Credit: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University

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Quantum3D and NORXE Announce Advanced 8K/240Hz Projection Integration for Next-Generation Simulation at I/ITSEC 2025

USA – Quantum3D, a leader developer of real-time visual simulation technologies, and Norxe AS, a premier manufacturer of high-performance simulation projectors, are pleased to announce a new integrated capability that significantly elevates the performance and realism of advanced training and simulation systems.

Quantum3D’s MANTIS® Image Generator software now provides full native support for Norxe’s P55 and P60 projectors, enabling 8K resolution output at 240Hz through Norxe’s 4-way n-shift technology. This enhancement allows four 4K @60Hz Mantis channels to drive a single projector, delivering unmatched image clarity and eliminating motion blur or double-imaging artifacts. Together, Quantum3D technology and Norxe technology are pushing the boundaries of visual simulation systems, setting a new benchmark for fidelity and performance.

MANTIS® offers multiple 240Hz processing modes—including interpolation for maximum accuracy, extrapolation for reduced latency, and a hybrid mode that balances both—ensuring optimal performance even when the simulation host operates at a traditional 60Hz.

The integration also includes full support for Norxe’s optional dedicated IR channel, enabling true NVG stimulation. Users can dynamically switch between 120Hz NVG operation and 240Hz daylight modes for seamless training across environments.

Quantum3D’s MANTIS® and Independence® IDX image generator family power simulators worldwide for defense, aerospace, commercial aviation, UAS/UAM/eVTOL, and space programs. The new Norxe integration is available to new and existing MANTIS® and/or other IG customers; upgrade guidance and validation support are provided.

About Quantum3D
Quantum3D is a leading developer and provider of simulation and training products, as well as the technology that drives them. For 28 Years, This Silicon Valley Company has been providing advanced training and simulation technologies to a wide spectrum of industries. Our expertise extends to the military, space, air ambulance, search and rescue, aerial firefighting, commercial aviation, and advanced air mobility industries (AAM).

About Norxe
Norxe AS designs and manufactures high-performance projectors engineered for the most demanding simulation and training environments, emphasizing image quality, reliability, and low total cost of ownership.

Source: Quantum3D
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US-Based Skyfarer Academy Hosts Flight Training Webinar for Aspiring Pilots in 2025

USA – digital pilot training platform Skyfarer Academy hosted its inaugural “Flight Training Insights Webinar,” spotlighting foundational and advanced strategies for aspiring aviators. The event featured two prominent industry figures — Greg Brown and John Niehaus — and marked another step in Skyfarer Academy’s growing digital and student-engagement strategy.

  • The 90-minute webinar featured Greg Brown, National Flight Instructor of the Year and Flight Instructor Hall of Fame inductee, and John Niehaus, host of The Calm Cockpit Podcast and former Program Director at the National Association of Flight Instructors.

  • The session provided attendees — including students, instructors, and aviation professionals — with a mix of practical training tips, real-life anecdotes, and long-term career advice.

  • This webinar follows Skyfarer’s recent focus on digital learning enhancements, including its launch of a Digital Aviation Training Library earlier this year.

Check out the key takeaways from the seminar here.

For more information visit the Skyfarer Academy website.

Source: Skyfarer Academy
Photo Credit: Skyfarer Academy

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