Market Intelligence: North America

Western Michigan University College of Aviation Appoints New Leadership, Expands Simulator Fleet

Battle Creek, Michigan, USA – Western Michigan University (WMU) College of Aviation has announced two key leadership appointments as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen academic and training excellence.

  • Kyle Jehnzen has been appointed Faculty Chair, bringing experience from his previous role as a faculty member in flight science.

  • Jason DeGeorge has been named Associate Dean, following his tenure as Faculty Chair where he contributed significantly to academic leadership.

  • The College of Aviation is one of the largest public university aviation programs in the United States, with around 1,100 undergraduate students enrolled.

  • Earlier this year, WMU expanded its training infrastructure with the addition of four Frasca TRAC20 G7 flight simulators to support its growing pilot training operations.

  • In July 2023, WMU also entered a fleet renewal agreement with Cirrus Aircraft, upgrading its current 28 SR20s to 32 TRAC20 G7 aircraft to align with evolving industry training standards.

Source: WMU Aviation

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U.S. Resumes Student Visa Processing Amid Enhanced Social Media Screening

United States – The U.S. Department of State has issued a directive to all U.S. embassies and consulates to resume scheduling student visa interviews (F, M, and J categories) effective 18 June 2025, formally ending a processing pause that began on 27 May and extended nearly four weeks into the peak visa season.

  • The pause, which impacted both first-time and returning applicants for U.S. student and exchange visitor visas, came during a critical application window—May to August—when the majority of U.S. student visas are typically issued.

  • In 2024, 70% of all U.S. student visas were issued during this four-month period, underlining the importance of timely processing for incoming international students

  • Along with the resumption of interview scheduling, the State Department has implemented new screening guidelines requiring consular officers to assess applicants’ social media and online presence.

  • Student visa applicants are also advised to ensure their social media accounts are set to “public” to allow proper review by visa authorities.

Source: US Department of State

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US Air Carrier JSX to Launch ATR Operations with LoI for Up to 25 ATR

USA – ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft is proud to announce that JSX intends to begin ATR operations in late 2025. The Texas-based, award-winning public charter air carrier will lease two ATR 42-600s to expand its hop-on service, reaching more private terminals, Fixed Base Operators, and underserved airports across the United States. The ATR operations will be supported by a comprehensive ATR Global Maintenance Agreement to maximise aircraft availability and reliability.

Committed to offering safe, seamless transportation for all, JSX will offer its customers a premium configuration that is part of the ATR HighLine cabin collection, featuring a spacious interior with plans to certify and install Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. The aircraft will be fit with 30 premium seats, offering business class legroom, complementary cocktails and gourmet snacks inflight.

This announcement charts future growth for both JSX and ATR, with a Letter of Intent for 15+10 new ATR HighLine-equipped aircraft – either ATR 42-600s with 30 premium seats or All-Business Class ATR 72-600s with 30 seats. This partnership marks ATR’s entry into the United States’ robust public charter market, opening pathways to new route opportunities with industry-leading airfield performance, quieter propulsion, and lower, more efficient operating costs.

“The ATR -600 series will bring over 1,000 new airports into reach for JSX, expanding access to reliable public charter flights across the great United States. Many of these airports were, until now, reserved only for those who had the means to fly private,” says Alex Wilcox, JSX Chief Executive Officer. “I am confident that our Customers will love the ATR product, not just for the variety of new routes it allows JSX to operate, but also for its quiet cabin and comfortable seating. When paired with our award-winning JSX hospitality, the addition of the ATR marks an innovative step forward in our company’s unyielding mission to increase the safety, speed, and convenience of air travel that moves our country forward.”

Nathalie Tarnaud-Laude, Chief Executive Officer at ATR, added: “We are delighted to welcome JSX as a new ATR operator and to see our aircraft entering a dynamic new market segment in the United States. JSX’s unique model, blending the exclusivity of private aircraft-style travel with the efficiency of regional aviation, is a perfect match for our ATR HighLine cabin collection. This partnership underscores the growing demand for low-emission, high-end air travel, powered by the unmatched performance of turboprop technology. We look forward to supporting JSX’s vision and further reinforcing ATR as the leading choice for regional aviation in the U.S.”

ABOUT JSX
Founded in 2016, JSX is a ‘hop-on’ public charter service that’s faster on the ground, more comfortable in the air, and is competitively priced. JSX operates up to 140 public charter flights daily to 27 leisure and business destinations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Texas and Mexico. The air carrier currently operates 48 ERJ family aircraft and employs over 1,000 Crewmembers.

Source: ATR
Photo Credit: ATR

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US Pilot Simulator Training Center Paramount Aviation Services Adds B767-300ER FFS

USA – Paramount Aviation Services, a Miami based full flight simulator training center, has announced the installation of a new 767-300ER simulator manufactured by Flight Safety International at its headquarters in Miami. This new addition features an advanced Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) panel, offering the highest level of realism and training capability for pilots operating the Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.

This will complement its existing 767 simulator, which is equipped with the IS&S FPDS panel. This addition allows Paramount to offer more versatile training options for its clients. This upgrade further strengthens Paramount Aviation Services’ commitment to delivering world-class training solutions and high-quality support for aviation professionals.

About Paramount Aviation Services
In addition to providing emergency training, Paramount Aviation also provides simulator services that support B737CL, B737NG, B737MAX, B757, B767, MD88, A320, 777, and Falcon 20 commercial, business, and military flight operations worldwide. Paramount’s Miami International Airport flight training campus is home to a state-of-the-art twelve (12) bay simulator facility situated at 3814 Curtiss Parkway, Miami, Florida, 33166.

Source: Paramount Aviation Services

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Aircraft Manufacturer Embraer Forecasts Demand for 10,500 Regional Aircraft by 2044

  • Embraer expects demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat jets and turboprops within the next 20 years for the market in general
  • Value of new orders US$680 billion
  • China will lead annual RPK growth
  • North America will lead jet aircraft deliveries

Global –Embraer has published Market Outlook 2025, its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category.

Market Outlook 2025 estimates 10,500 orders for new jets and turboprops through 2044. It also presents analyses of global influences and trends in seven world regions that impact the demand for new aircraft. Because of its growing prominence in commercial aviation, statistics for China are detailed separately in this year’s Market Outlook for the first time.

The document also analyzes demand for cargo aircraft, including a forecast for passenger-to-freighter conversions.

The overall forecast for the number of new sub-150-seat aircraft remains almost unchanged from Embraer’s previous estimate. Arjan Meijer, Embraer President and CEO of Commercial Aviation, attributes the consistency of the estimate to the longevity of social, supply chain, and geopolitical trends Embraer identified during the pandemic.

“Five years after the onset of the pandemic, many of the structural changes it triggered have proven to be quite long lasting. In our first post-pandemic Market Outlook, we highlighted the transition from globalization to a more polarized geopolitical outlook. Today, as countries and regions pursue greater strategic autonomy, the demand for regional access will continue to grow. We believe mixed fleets that combine small and large narrowbody aircraft are essential for that long-term growth. They provide the versatility needed to better match capacity with demand, expand networks, and support national and regional development goals.”

Highlights of the 20-Year Commercial Market Outlook – By the Numbers

World passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) is forecast to grow 3.9% annually through 2044. China will lead among seven global regions.

Annual RPK regional growth rate – ranked

  • 5.7% China
  • 4.7% Latin America
  • 4.4% Africa
  • 4.4% Middle East
  • 4.1% Asia Pacific
  • 3.1% Europe & CIS
  • 2.4% North America

RPK share by the end of 2044

  • 39% Asia Pacific
  • 37% Europe + North America

Global demand for new aircraft up to 150 seats 10,500 units

  • 8,720 jets
  • 1,780 turboprops

Market value of all new aircraft USD 680 billion

Jet deliveries – 8,720 (% share) – by region

  • 2,680 North America (30.7%)
  • 1,990 Europe & CIS (22.8%)
  • 1,500 China (17.2%)
  • 1,050 Asia Pacific (12.1%)
  • 770 Latin America (8.8%)
  • 380 Africa (4.4%)
  • 350 Middle East (4.0%)

Turboprop deliveries – 1,780 (% share) – by region 640 Asia Pacific (36.0%)

  • 280 North America (15.7%)
  • 260 Europe & CIS (14.6%)
  • 220 Africa (12.4%)
  • 200 China (11.2%)
  • 160 Latin America (9.0%)
  • 20 Middle East (1.1%)

Download the complete Embraer 2025 Market Outlook here.

Source: Embraer

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Boeing CMO 2025 Forecasts 43,600 Aircraft Deliveries Through 2044, Led by Emerging Markets

Global – Boeing has released its 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), forecasting demand for 43,600 new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, fueled by passenger traffic growth of 4.2% annually and rapid fleet expansion in emerging markets. The projection was released ahead of the Paris Air Show 2025.

  • The forecast expects the global fleet to nearly double to 49,600 aircraft by 2044, with emerging markets accounting for over 50% of that fleet, up from 40% in 2024.

  • The report highlights a major replacement cycle: nearly half of new deliveries (~21,000 aircraft) will replace aging models, improving fuel efficiency and sustainability.

  • Boeing anticipates aircraft supply to catch up with demand by the end of the decade, giving airlines the capacity to renew and grow fleets more aggressively.

Aircraft demand by category (2025–2044):

  • Single-aisle: 33,285

  • Widebody: 7,815

  • Regional jets: 1,545

  • Freighters: 955

  • Total: 43,600

Key Trends:

  • Single-aisle aircraft will comprise 72% of the global fleet by 2044, up from 66% today, driven by low-cost carriers and short-haul growth in emerging markets.

  • The global widebody fleet will grow to 8,320 aircraft, with long-haul expansion increasingly led by carriers in developing regions.

  • Freighter fleet capacity is expected to grow by nearly two-thirds, requiring 2,900 new and converted freighters, driven by express cargo and supply chain diversification.

  • Airline networks now serve 30% more city pairs than a decade ago, offering more point-to-point connectivity.

Statement’s:

  • “Passenger air traffic has tripled and the global fleet has more than doubled since the start of the century,” said Brad McMullen, SVP of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Boeing. “We see strong demand for new airplanes with commercial aviation returning to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory.”

Find the complete CMO here.

Source: Boeing

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US FFS Training Center AeroStar Training Services Strengthens Simulator Operations Leadership with 2025 Appointment

Kissimmee, Florida, USA – Pilot training organisation and full flight simulator training center (FAA Part 142) Aerostar Training Services, has appointed Robel T. Tsefa as the new Manager of Simulator Operations, strengthening the company’s leadership team.

About AeroStar Training Services LLC
Headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida, AeroStar Training Services is an FAA Part 142 approved training center offering a range of pilot training programs including ATP CTP and type ratings. The center specializes in Airbus and Boeing simulator training.

Source: Robel T. Tsefa (AeroStar Training Services)
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US FFS Training Center AeroStar Training Services to Showcase Training Solutions at Paris Air Show 2025

Kissimmee, Florida, USA – Pilot training organisation and full flight simulator training center (FAA Part 142) Aerostar Training Services, will be showcasing its offering at the 55th International Paris Air Show, to be held at Le Bourget from June 16 to 22, 2025.

About AeroStar Training Services LLC
Headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida, AeroStar Training Services is an FAA Part 142 approved training center offering a range of pilot training programs including ATP CTP and type ratings. The center specializes in Airbus and Boeing simulator training.

Source: AeroStar Training Services
Photo Credit: AeroStar Training Services

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