Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Malaysian Flight Training Organisation Welcomes First 2025 Batch – Majority International Students

Ipoh, Malaysia – Flight training organisation BATS Aviation has welcomed its 3rd Private Pilot License batch, 6 students with 5 international enrollees. The international students enrolled through a collaboration with the Management and Science University (MSU) and includes individuals from Brunei and CHina.

Earlier in January 2025 BATS Aviation hosted MABA Head of Operations, Captain Muhamad Nizar, and his team in December 2024. The visit included a comprehensive tour of BATS’ ground school and flight training facilities.

The collaboration with MABA has brought three batches of MAG cadet pilots to BATS’ training program, totaling 19 cadets. Four cadets from the first batch have successfully completed their training, showcasing the program’s effectiveness.

Source: BATS Aviation
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Philippines’ Airworks Aviation Academy Highlights Graduates Working for Maldivian Operators

Cebu, Philippines – headquartered Airworks Aviation Company, one of the largest flight training organisations in the Philippines, has highlights how its graduates are working for Maldivian operators including Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA).

Back in October 2024 Airworks Aviation had the honor of welcoming the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority to its facilities for meaningful discussions on flight training for aspiring Maldivian pilots.

To learn more about Airworks Aviation check out the January 2025 interview with AFM.

Source: Airworks Aviation Academy
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Cirrus Introduces Immersive AR Pre-Flight Tool for SR Series Pilots

Cirrus Aircraft has announced an upgrade to its Cirrus Approach app for iPad, introducing an Augmented Reality (AR) pre-flight tool designed specifically for the SR Series aircraft. The update aims to provide a lifelike, hands-on training experience for pilots, enhancing their preparation for real-world operations. The new AR tool enables users to virtually interact with the SR Series aircraft, bridging the gap between theoretical practice and practical application.

Source: Cirrus Aircraft
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Airbus Helicopters Reports Strong Growth with 450 Net Orders and Innovations in 2024

France – Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) and delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, marking another year of steady growth with a 57% preliminary share of the global civil and parapublic market. The company’s strong performance was driven by demand across its light, twin-engine, and heavy helicopter segments, with orders placed by 182 customers in 42 countries.

  • Market Growth Highlights:
    • Orders increased by nearly 10% for the second consecutive year.
    • Key contributors included the Super Puma programme with 58 orders from the German Bundespolizei, Japan Coast Guard, and the Ministries of Defence of the Netherlands and Romania.
    • The H145 and H145M attracted new defence customers, including Brunei Air Force, Belgian Ministry of Defence, and Bahraini Police Aviation Command.
  • Product Innovations:
    • The Racer compound helicopter exceeded 407 km/h in its initial flights.
    • The CityAirbus NextGen completed its maiden flight in Donauwörth.
    • The H175 concluded its de-icing flight tests in Canada and Norway, progressing toward certification, while the H160 saw over 30 units entering service worldwide.
  • Defence and Security Priorities:
    • Airbus supported humanitarian missions, including U.S. National Guard operations after Hurricane Helene and disaster relief in Valencia, Spain.
    • Expanded uncrewed systems (UAS) portfolio, showcasing crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities with the VSR700.
    • Initiated studies for the European Next Generation Rotorcraft programme.
  • Global Footprint Expansion:
    • Celebrated 40 years of operations in Fort Erie, Canada, which will deliver 19 H135 helicopters to the Canadian defence sector.
    • Opened a new facility in Oxford, UK, marking 50 years of Airbus presence in the country.
    • Announced an H125 final assembly line in India in partnership with TATA.
  • Sustainable Aviation Efforts:
    • Increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage to nearly 20% for test and training flights in Marignane, Albacete, Donauwörth, and Oxford.

Source: Airbus
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