Market Intelligence: North and Central Asia

Pilot Assessment Solution Provider Symbiotics Shares Thoughts on First Half of 2023

United Kingdom headquartered Symbiotics, provider of the popular pilot assessment solution ADAPT, shared its thoughts on their performance of the first half of 2023 in which they saw 21 new clients on board, as well as add 7 new affiliates/channel partners within its network. The team also attended several events and conferences including Pilot Expo Berlin, ERA Regional Conference, WATS, EBACE, the Flight Global Safety Forum and Pilot Careers Live (North).

Symbiotics also great its team with the addition of Kristian Payne, new Product Owner and Shanthi Adiyat, new Business Development Consultant.

  • Kristian has been a Product Owner for 5 years and has worked across various industries, bringing with him a wealth of experience in ownership of differing web and ecommerce platforms. As Product Owner, Kristian is responsible for Symbiotics’ Product roadmap and development, as well as the project management for its ADAPT development plan.
  • Shanthi brings with her over 25 years of international aviation experience and is passionate about crew training and the benefits of aptitude testing, particularly for the selection of cadet pilots. Her experience spans various areas of Pilot and Cabin Crew Training including Business Development and Sales, Customer Relations, Resource and Contract Management, Pilot Training Programme development, and the implementation of Flight Crew Training and Learning Management Systems. As Business Development Consultant, Shanti is responsible for creating and executing the company’s strategic sales and business development plans for ATOs and Flight Schools globally, as well as contributing to marketing and product development strategy and activities.

You will be able to meet with the Symbiotics team at any of the remaining events for 2023;

  • Air Charter Expo 12th September, London
  • Regional Airlines Association Conference 26-27th September, Washington
  • AAM Expo 26-27th September, London
  • ERA General Assembly 10th-12th October, Austria
  • Airlines 2023 20th November, London
  • EATS 8-9th November, Portugal
  • Dubai Air Show 12th-16th November, Dubai

Source: Symbiotics
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Aviation Training Solutions Provider, Astrom, Releases Dangerous Goods Cat 10 & 11 Courses

Astrom Training Solutions has unveiled its comprehensive CBTA compliant CBT course tailored for Dangerous Goods, meticulously crafted for both pilots (category 10) and cabin crew (category 11). This endeavor is the result of a collaborative effort with esteemed subject matter expert Norman MacLeod.

The Astrom Training CBTA Dangerous Goods course stands as a meticulously structured and modular learning experience. Within its framework, detailed lessons have been carefully developed to encompass the following vital topics: a deep dive into the hazards and risks inherently tied to dangerous goods; a comprehensive overview of the intricate regulations that govern these materials; in-depth exploration of crucial facets like marking, labelling, and packaging; equipping participants with the knowledge and skills required for reporting adverse events and conducting proper data collection; in-depth understanding of the precise training requirements demanded in this domain; thorough examination of various hazard classes, enabling learners to distinguish and navigate them effectively; strategies for safely handling dangerous goods to mitigate potential risks; and detailed exploration of special cases that might require distinct approaches and considerations.

This course features role-specific competence development modules. These specialized modules provide targeted guidance on various critical aspects, including: 1) mastery of the NOTOC (Notification to Captain) procedure, a vital protocol for ensuring safety in the context of transporting dangerous goods; 2) Strategies for managing specific risks inherent in scenarios, such as handling passenger baggage containing hazardous materials; and 3) Effective response strategies for addressing adverse events both during flight and on the ground.

In addition, the course has strict adherence to the IATA CBTA (Cabin Crew and Pilot Training and Assessment) requirements. This stringent alignment ensures that pilots and cabin crew undergo training that meets the highest industry standards, fostering competence, safety, and excellence.

Source: Astrom Training Solutions
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Flight Training Software and Computer Based Training Provider, Evionica, Unveils the First-of-its-Kind Jet Orientation Course CBT

Evionica unveiled the first-of-its-kind Jet Orientation Course. At last, it is now possible for pilots of piston engines to learn the handling techniques, propulsion, aerodynamics, performance of jet aircraft and so much more in a Jet Orientation Course Computer Based Training (CBT).

Evionica is a flight training software and computer based training dedicated to flight training organisations (flight schools, flying clubs, simulator centers), airlines and pilots.

Source: Evionica
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Training Aircraft Are In Demand, Insights From A Training Aircraft Lessor with David Kolber, RESIDCO

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series AFM’s Managing Director Maximillian Buerger speaks with David Kolber, Director of Aviation Marketing at RESIDCO a leading training aircraft lessor headquartered in the United States.

The conversation covers:

  • Introduction to RESIDCO and its training aircraft leasing offering
  • Latest announcements from RESIDCO
  • Key trends that RESIDCO is seeing in the pilot training industry and the demand for training aircraft
  • Any challenges that RESIDCO is seeing in the industry such the imbalance of the demand and supply dynamic for training aircraft and financial sustainability of the flight training industry
  • Where David see’s the pilot training industry and RESIDCO in 2-3 years

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Flight School Management Software, FlightLogger, Introduces Seamless Integration with Billing and Accounting Platform QuickBooks

FlightLogger is thrilled to announce their latest milestone: a groundbreaking integration with QuickBooks, streamlining the billing processes for flight schools. This integration represents a huge leap forward in simplifying administrative tasks, making billing more efficient and convenient than ever before.

Flight schools around the world rely on QuickBooks for their accounting needs. Recognizing the importance of streamlining billing operations, FlightLogger has seamlessly integrated with QuickBooks to create a symbiotic solution that minimizes administrative burdens for flight training organizations.

With the FlightLogger-QuickBooks integration, the ongoing process of invoicing training and other activities has been meticulously crafted to ensure unparalleled convenience. Once enabled in FlightLogger, the integration works seamlessly to automatically generate invoice drafts whenever a flight activity is logged. This groundbreaking feature not only accelerates the billing process but also ensures accuracy and efficiency in generating invoices.

The heart of this integration lies in cutting-edge AI technology. FlightLogger’s innovative AI system matches each logged activity with the corresponding billing items in a flight school’s QuickBooks account. This eminimizes the need for manual data entry, reducing the potential for errors and discrepancies. Flight school administrators can simply review and verify the generated invoices before transferring them into QuickBooks. In just a few clicks, the invoice is ready to be sent to students or customers, saving valuable time and effort.

“We understand the intricate challenges faced by flight schools in managing their billing processes,” said Kenneth Jeppesen, Founder and CEO at FlightLogger. “Our integration with QuickBooks aims to alleviate these challenges by providing a seamless, automated solution that empowers flight schools to focus on what they do best – delivering exceptional training experiences.”

The FlightLogger-QuickBooks integration is offered as an optional add-on to the FlightLogger software. Flight schools interested in harnessing the power of this innovative solution can reach out to FlightLogger for a personalized demonstration and pricing information.

Source: FlightLogger
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Textron Announces Latest Appointment for President & CEO of Textron eAviation

Textron Inc. announced that Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Global Parts & Distribution, at Textron Aviation, has been named President & CEO of Textron eAviation effective August 31, 2023.

Shortt has 27 years of experience with Textron Aviation, holding leadership positions across its sales and marketing and customer service functions. Most recently, she served as senior vice president, Global Parts & Distribution, and president of Able Aerospace and McCauley Propeller Systems. She has also served as senior vice president, Customer Service, senior vice president, Sales, and vice president, International Sales. Shortt will report to Scott C. Donnelly, Textron chairman & CEO.

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems.

Source: Textron
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