Market Intelligence: North and Central Asia

Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – JETPUBS – Delivering Customized Manuals and Training Materials

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Larissa Fildes – CEO at Jetpubs, which empowers aviation operators to stay compliant, efficient, and training-ready by delivering fully customized manuals and training materials.

The conversation covers:

  • Jetpubs’ Dual Focus and Growth: Larissa Fildes shared her 20-year journey from marketing to leading Jetpubs, a company that provides customized manuals and training materials for aviation operators. Jetpubs operates with a dual focus: a full-service tech pubs department powered by proprietary software, and a robust training materials division, supporting over 600 clients globally.
  • Tech Innovation: iPad App & New Tools: Jetpubs recently launched version 4.2.0 of its iPad app, which now includes fillable forms for students and instructors—streamlining training processes and document handling. They also introduced a new version of their Cockpit Companion, an interactive training tool that improves procedural learning and reduces simulator hours.
  • Industry Trends: Blending Old & New Tools: Larissa noted a resurgence in demand for traditional tools like cockpit posters and static trainers, as VR—while valuable—still poses challenges in cognitive overload and practical application. She emphasized the importance of layering training tools appropriately rather than overwhelming trainees with too much complexity at once.
  • Current Challenges: Supply Chain, Remote Work, and Public Perception: Key industry challenges include maintaining training effectiveness in remote environments and managing public perception amid rapid information spread. Jetpubs responds by customizing materials for durability and usage context, recruiting talent nationwide, and continuously evaluating client outcomes over flashy tech trends (“tool seduction”).
  • Vision for the Future and Role of AFM: While the future of pilot training is still emerging, Larissa believes we are at an inflection point. She expects more focus on teaching trainees how to learn in modern training environments. Jetpubs leverages AFM as both a “megaphone” for visibility and a “radar” for market intelligence, using it to stay informed and proactive in adapting to the industry’s evolving needs.

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Boeing Releases 2025 Forecasts for 20-Year Global Demand for 660,000 New Commercial Pilots

Global – Fueled by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix, Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects continued demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial fleet changes to meet the demands of the flying public. Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) anticipates the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals through 2044 to meet the long-term increase in air travel.

Boeing, which released its annual 20-year forecast at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, said commercial carriers will need substantial hiring and training to sustain the global commercial fleet, including:

  • 660,000 pilots
  • 710,000 maintenance technicians
  • 1,000,000 cabin crew members

“As commercial air traffic demand continues to outpace economic growth and the global fleet expands to meet demand, our industry will keep the fleet flying safely and efficiently by supporting workforce development for carriers worldwide,” said Chris Broom, vice president, Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services. “The industry is investing in technologies, including mixed reality— an immersive blend of physical and digital environments that enhances hands-on learning and situational awareness. Boeing is supporting customers with digitally advanced aviation training products and services to meet their needs. The bedrock of our approach remains competency-based training and assessment methodology to ensure high quality aviation training.”

In the PTO, Boeing projects through 2044:

  • Two-thirds of new personnel will address replacement due to attrition, while one- third supports growth in the commercial fleet
  • Demand for new personnel is driven primarily by single-aisle airplanes
  • As in past years, Eurasia, China and North America continue to drive demand for more than half of new industry personnel
  • South Asia and Southeast Asia are the fastest-growing regions for personnel with staffing demand expected to more than triple

Source: Boeing

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Flight Schedule Pro and Garmin Team Up for Automated Aircraft Data Integration

USA – Flight Schedule Pro, one of the world’s leading flight school operations platform providers, is working with Garmin to integrate PlaneSync™ aircraft flight logging data into its system—bringing enhanced automation and actionable insights to training operators.

  • Garmin’s PlaneSync™ captures detailed aircraft metrics—engine data, GPS tracks, environmental readings—but training operators need this data tied into lesson management and compliance tools.

  • Flight Schedule Pro is exploring an integration enabling automatic syncing of flight metrics directly into its platform to streamline instructor logs, resource scheduling, and student progress tracking.

  • The collaboration aims to reduce manual data entry, auto-populate post-flight logs, improve transparency into in-air operations, and support smarter dispatch decisions.

  • Future capabilities under consideration include maintenance tracking integration, enriched training progress reporting, and operational analytics connected to logged flight data.

  • Flight Schedule Pro emphasizes that the goal is to tailor data flows to everyday flight school workflows—supporting flight line efficiency and instructional quality, not just maintenance logs.

Source: Flight Schedule Pro
Photo Credit: Flight Schedule Pro

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Private-Radar Launches Crew Information System to Enhance Safety and Compliance in Flight Training

Global – Private-Radar, a leading Flight School Management Solution, is proud to announce the release of its latest module: The Crew Information System (CIS), a powerful tool designed to enhance safety by simplifying the distribution of critical information to flight crews and ensuring full operational compliance.

With the Crew Information System, Private-Radar partners can send essential information and documents—such as Standard Operating Procedures, training handbooks, aircraft manuals, safety bulletins, checklist, etc.—directly to instructors, student pilots, and other crew members. This centralized system ensures critical information is delivered efficiently and on time.

Crucially, a key feature of the Crew Information System is its ability to require mandatory reading or signatures from recipients. The built-in compliance tracking system ensures that no information goes unacknowledged, and flight dispatch can be automatically prevented until crew members fulfil the required actions. This functionality ensures nothing is overlooked, strengthening both safety and accountability.

Prisque Lemblé, Founder and CEO at Private-Radar: “The Crew Information System was built in response to growing demands from our partners for a reliable and trackable way to manage operational communication, it’s a major step toward reducing risk and improving training efficiency.” 

Use Case Example

A typical use case is a flight school updating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The Head of Training creates a new Crew Information outlining the changes, attaches the revised SOP, and sets constraints— mandatory reading, signature required, and prevent dispatch. They then send the Crew Information to all instructors and students. Private-Radar will prevent dispatching flights when the Pilot in Command has not read and signed this Crew Information, ensuring 100% compliance before any flight takes place.  

The Crew Information System is already available to all Private-Radar partners. 

For more information or to schedule a demo, please visit: www.private-radar.com/demo  

Source: Private-Radar
Photo Credit: Private-Radar

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of June 2025

Global – In June 2025, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 63 aircraft to 35 customers
    • 12 A220-300
    • 20 A320neo
    • 23 A321neo
    • 1 A330-200
    • 2 A330-900
    • 5 A350-900
  • Secured 203 gross orders
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 306 aircraft to 65 customers.

In May 2025, Airbus reported 51 aircraft deliveries.

See last year’s stats here.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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CAE Highlights 2025 Global Self-Sponsored Course Offering

Global – global aviation and pilot training solution provider CAE has highlighted its self-sponsored pilot training offerings across its worldwide network, aiming to meet increasing demand for flexible, high-quality commercial pilot upskilling options.

  • CAE provides a comprehensive portfolio of self-sponsored programs for current and aspiring commercial pilots, including:

    • Type Rating (Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and more)

    • License Proficiency Check (LPC)

    • Assessment Preparation

    • Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) / Type Rating Instructor (TRI)

    • Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC)

  • Type Rating training spans 4–5 weeks and includes:

    • 15 days of comprehensive curriculum with innovative methodologies using computer-based tools

    • 9 full-flight simulator (FFS) sessions (4 hours each, plus brief/debrief)

    • 1 additional FFS session for final assessment

  • Refresher & LPC package includes:

    • 2 FFS refresher sessions and 1 LPC FFS session tailored for lapsed license holders

  • SFI/TRI Initial instructor qualification course offers:

    • 5 days of ground school and 3 FFS sessions

    • Includes two 4-hour sessions and one 2-hour session plus two 4-hour competence assessments

  • APS MCC training includes:

    • 9 FTD or FFS sessions (4 hours each)

    • Final FFS assessment session conducted by senior instructors

  • CAE operates over 300 civil aviation full-flight simulators across 70+ global locations, ensuring local access to advanced training

  • All CAE training centers feature Simfinity™ classrooms, briefing/debriefing rooms, and dedicated pilot lounges to support a complete training experience

Source: CAE

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Flight School Management Software Provider, FlightLogger, Powers 211 Flight Schools Across 47 Countries

Aarhus, Denmark – headquartered FlightLogger, a flight training management platform, has grown into a global solution used by 211 flight schools across 47 countries. Designed to eliminate manual processes, disconnected systems, and administrative overload, FlightLogger provides a fully integrated digital platform to manage everything from training schedules and student progress to aircraft maintenance, documentation, and compliance. With demonstrable results in improving efficiency, compliance readiness, and scalability, FlightLogger has become a cornerstone technology for modern pilot training organizations.

  • FlightLogger was created in 2010 to solve inefficiencies within flight schools.

  • The platform integrates planning, student tracking, documentation, compliance, and aircraft management into one system.

  • Enables schools to:

    • Save 20+ administrative hours per month

    • Maintain 100% audit readiness

    • Maximize aircraft availability

    • Scale operations without proportional increases in overhead

  • Empowers instructors by reducing non-billable admin time.

  • Provides maintenance teams with intuitive tools to reduce downtime.

  • Enhances overall operational efficiency and compliance assurance.

Source: FlightLogger
Photo Credit: FlightLogger

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Cessna 172 Skyhawk Celebrates 70 Years as World’s Leading Trainer Aircraft

USA – The Cessna 172 Skyhawk marks 70 years of flight this month, as it continues to lead the industry as the most popular aircraft in the world. The iconic high-wing Cessna 172, now known as the Skyhawk, first took flight in June 1955. Through the intervening decades, more than 45,000 172s have been delivered to customers across the globe.

“As the most popular aircraft in aviation history, the Cessna Skyhawk’s 70 years of success in pilot training and aviation programs highlight the aircraft’s exceptional design and enduring performance,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston Sales. “With our ongoing dedication to innovation, including the recent enhancements to the Cessna piston lineup, we look forward to seeing the Skyhawk continue to inspire the journey of flight as the go-to aircraft for flight schools and private pilots across the world.”

Customers taking delivery of the aircraft today enjoy new, modern features added to the legendary aircraft last year, including powered headset jacks, black instrument panels and upgraded seats for comfort and durability.

The Cessna Skyhawk is considered the aircraft of choice for pilot training. In 2015, Textron Aviation introduced the Top Hawk program to provide students with access to Skyhawks, the world’s most popular trainer aircraft. The program connects students from flight schools and universities with factory-new Cessna Skyhawks, supporting the industry with a robust pipeline of skilled aviators. Nearly 50 Cessna Skyhawks have been placed with various flight schools and universities as part of the program, both in the U.S. and the first U.K. recipient this year.

Source: Cessna
Photo Credit: Cessna

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