Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Singapore Airlines interest to acquire 7 Airbus A350 Freighter Aircraft

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft. The agreement will see the A350F begin replacing the airline’s existing B747-400F fleet in the fourth quarter of 2025.

“We are honoured by Singapore Airlines’ vote of confidence in the A350F as it renews its freighter fleet. The A350F is the world’s all-new large freighter and will be unmatched in its market segment in terms of operational efficiency, lower fuel consumption and CO₂ savings,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. “It is gratifying that Singapore Airlines recognises the value of the A350F as we build on the strong partnership we already enjoy.”

Earlier this year Airbus received Board of Directors approval for a freighter derivative of the A350 designed to meet the imminent wave of large freighter replacements and the evolving environmental requirements, shaping the future of airfreight. The A350F will be powered by latest technology, fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent-XWB97 engines.

As part of the world’s most modern long-range family, the A350F will have a high level of commonality with the A350 passenger versions. With a 109 tonne payload capability, the  A350F will serve all cargo markets. The aircraft features a large main deck cargo door, with its fuselage length and capacity optimised around the industry’s standard pallets and containers.

Over 70% of the airframe will be made of advanced materials, resulting in a 30 tonne lighter take-off weight and generating at least 20% lower fuel consumption and emissions over its current closest competitor. The A350F will fully meet ICAO’s enhanced CO₂ emissions standards coming into effect in 2027.

Singapore Airlines is the world’s largest operator of the A350, with 56 aircraft currently in service across its network. The agreement with Singapore Airlines is the third commitment received for the new A350F over the past month.

Source: Airbus Press Release

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Spatial to deliver Airbus A330 Door Trainer for Vietnamese Airline

Spatial, the world’s leading provider of cabin crew simulators, has entered a new partnership with VietJet Air to manufacture and deliver an A330 door trainer.

Work will begin imminently and once complete, the A330 door trainer will provide training on the operations of the A330 main door, providing trainees with the necessary capabilities needed to perform their duties on board this aircraft when operating the door internally. The door will be equipped with all the latest in simulation technology to simulate all types of malfunctions as well as opening in emergency scenarios.

 Marc Van Den Broucque, Managing Director at Spatial said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to manufacture an A330 door trainer for VietJet Air, we are always excited when we get the opportunity to work with new clients and we are hopeful of building a lasting relationship with VietJet Air and further stamping our placement within the rapidly growing Asian market.”

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Aircraft Manufacturer appoints Sales Agent for the Philippines

Diamond Aircraft is pleased to announce Airflite Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airflite Pty Ltd, as the sales agent for the Philippines.

“Airflite is delighted to be appointed as the official Diamond Aircraft representative for the Philippines,” said Joachim Hartmann Airflite’s VP Aircraft Sales for Asia. “We see the Philippines as being a very important market for the Diamond Aircraft product range.”

“Diamond Aircraft is an extremely progressive and innovative company with a product range that is ideally suited to the market,” Joachim elaborated. “Diamond Aircraft provides cost effective solutions for flight training, business aviation and special missions.”

“We are excited to work with Airflite now also for the Philippine market in addition to the Indonesian market and to continue to grow the Diamond fleet worldwide,” Jane Wang, Sales Director, Diamond Aircraft Austria.

Airflite, established in 1981, has had a long-standing relationship with Diamond in Australia. Owners of 12 DA 40 NGs, fully supported and maintained by Airflite and providing elementary flight training for the Australian Air Force Cadets. Airflite is proud to see the relationship with Diamond Aircraft evolve into Sales Partnership status in Indonesia last year and now in the Philippines, further embedding the company as a total aviation solutions provider in the Asia Pacific region.

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Singapore Airline Scoot relaunches Cadet Program

The Singapore based low-cost carrier opened applications for its MPL (Multi-Crew Pilot License) program again on the 27th of January 2022.

Cadets will undergo a customised co-funded 19 months training course at Scoot’s preferred training college. Completion of the course equips you with a Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) or ‘Frozen’ ICAO ATPL which will make you one one step closer to becoming a Second Officer/Junior First Officer.

Upon graduation from the MPL Cadet Programme, you will undertake Scoot’s base and line training to ensure you are fully equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner or Airbus 320.

Essential Requirements
  • Minimally 18 years old (as required by regulations in Air Navigation Order).
  • Legally entitled to work in Singapore upon completion of training.
  • GCE ‘O’ level and above. A minimum of 5 Credits in the GCE ‘O’ level or its equivalent at one sitting. These must include English, Mathematics and a Science subject, preferably Physics.
  • Qualify for Class I & II unrestricted medical certification as approved by the Civil Aviation Medical Board (CAMB).
  • Good visual acuity of at least 6/60 without optical aid, correctable to 6/6 and not colour blind.
  • Be able to commit to a period of 18 months of consecutive training with no disruption.
  • Physically and mentally fit.

Source: Scoot

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