Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Czech Flight Training Group F AIR Welcomes First Vietjet Cadet Group for MPL Training

Czech Republic – based flight training group F AIR has announced the arrival of eight new cadets from Vietjet Aviation Academy, continuing their Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training programme in Europe. The cadets are now commencing the Core Phase and Basic Phase of the programme at F AIR’s training facilities – marking the first batch of MPL cadets for Vietjet Aviation Academy.

The partnership agreement was signed in January 2025 during a high-profile ceremony attended by Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Czech counterpart, Prime Minister Petr Fiala.

Source: F AIR
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer HAVELSAN’s Boeing Devices Train Thousand’s of Pilots – Supporting Operators Receiving Aircraft in 2025

Ankara, Turkiye – headquartered flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN, has invested significant time and resources to develop state of the art Boeing type specific training devices to support Boeing B737MAX operators as they scale their operations in 2025 and beyond.

In 2024 HAVELSAN delivered two Boeing B737MAX full flight simulators to Turkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines. Both devices achieved EASA certification in 2024 and joined HAVELSAN manufactured Boeing B737NG full flight simulator training infrastructure.

April 2025 will be a special month for HAVELSAN as it will conduct a factory acceptance test with another airline customer for a brand new Boeing B737NG FTD Level 2 (the first Turkiye manufactured device of the type).

In addition to manufacturing Boeing flight simulator’s HAVELSAN also operates Boeing flight devices with an example being its training center partnership with Turkish Airlines which operates Boeing devices in Ankara since 2023.

The HAVELSAN team is immensely proud of the impact that its training devices are having on the Boeing operators in Turkiye and is actively working on expanding this impact to airlines and training centers around the globe.

Source: HAVELSAN

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Centre for Mindfulness and Asia Aeronautical Training Academy Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Pilot Competencies of Cadet Pilots

Singapore & Malaysia – The Centre for Mindfulness (CFM), a leading training provider offering mindfulness-based interventions for students, professionals, and organisations, has announced a strategic partnership with the Asia Aeronautical Training Academy (AATA), a renowned Approved Training Organisation – Flight Training Organisation (ATO-FTO) approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).  This collaboration brings together Centre for Mindfulness’ Calm in Command course to AATA’s instructors and cadets, aiming to develop the competencies of airline-ready future commanders while undertaking their ab-initio training.

Calm in Command is a Mindfulness-Informed Pilot Competency Development Program aimed at addressing the need of mastering non-technical competencies by combining mindfulness training with pilot competency development. This program equips cadet pilots with the skills to navigate high-pressure situations with clarity, composure, and confidence.  Part of the program also include instructor training to enable AATA to develop competencies of their cadets in the future, getting them ready to deliver Competency-based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programs.

In the high-stakes environment of aviation, situation awareness is the cornerstone of effective decision-making, safety, and successful flight operations. Yet, most flight schools focus primarily on technical skills, leaving cadet pilots without a structured developmental pathway for non-technical competencies such as situation awareness.

Poor situation awareness in the flight deck can have severe consequences, including miscommunication, delayed decision-making, and compromised safety. Mindfulness practices enhance self-awareness, allowing pilots to better manage their emotions, recognize subtle environmental cues, and stay present in rapidly evolving scenarios. By developing self-awareness, pilots naturally enhance situation awareness, which in turn strengthens their ability to manage workload, solve problems, make decisions, and lead effectively.

With Evidence-Based Training (EBT) now focusing on pilots’ core competencies in the airlines, Calm in Command is a must for cadet pilots looking to excel in their assessments and future careers in the airlines. This program not only prepares cadet pilots for EBT assessments but also sets them up for a successful and mentally resilient aviation career.

To find out more about the Calm in Command program, visit https://www.centreformindfulness.sg/calm-in-command

Source: Centre for Mindfulness
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