Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Aircraft Manufacturer Boeing Announces New President for Southeast Asia in 2024

  • Penny Burtt appointed to lead Boeing’s Southeast Asia business
  • Burtt previously served in leadership roles in diplomacy, trade, international business, and consulting across four continents

Boeing announced Penny Burtt as the new president of the company’s Southeast Asia business, effective July 3, 2024

Burtt will be based in Singapore and oversee the company’s strategy and operations as Boeing expands its regional presence. She will also become director and chair of Boeing Singapore Pte. Ltd. and president director of PT. Boeing Indonesia.

“We are excited to have Penny join Boeing as she brings a strong combination of diplomatic and business skills through her 25 years in the private and public sectors across the region,” said Brendan Nelson AO, president of Boeing Global.

Boeing has partnered with stakeholders in Southeast Asia for over 75 years, building aerospace and defense capabilities in the region with offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The region is one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial airplane markets and its defense needs are rapidly expanding.

“I am delighted to join Boeing and lead our efforts in Southeast Asia, a dynamic region I’ve dedicated much of my career to,” said Burtt. “Encompassing ten countries and nearly 700 million people, I look forward to expanding Boeing’s presence in this key market.”

Burtt most recently led public policy and government relations for the Asia Pacific region at Stripe, a financial infrastructure company. Prior to that, Burtt was Group CEO of Asialink, Australia’s leading center for Asia engagement, and held Asia leadership positions at Visa and McKinsey & Company. Burtt is a former Australian diplomat who served in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. She is a Board member of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Source: Boeing
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Flight Simulation Solution Provider True Course Simulations Offers 3 Types of Immersive Training Device, Each with its Own Virtual Instructor Courseware

United States headquartered flight training simulation solution provider True Course Simulations (TCS) offers three types of Immersive Training Device (ITD), each with its own Virtual Instructor Courseware. They are:

  1. Cessna Aircraft Company 172 (G1000 & Round Dial)
  2. Diamond Aircraft DA40 (G1000)
  3. Military Fighter Configuration (Textron Aviation T6 Texan II and others)

The Private Pilot course, which includes some 28-30 hours of content and over 70 individual lessons, is delivered by TCS’s proprietary Virtual Instructor Courseware for:

  1. Cessna 172 – G1000 and round dials
  2. Diamond DA40: Lycoming Configuration
  3. Diamond DA40: NG FADEC Configuration (coming soon)

TCS is continually working on new aircraft ITDs and courseware.

Source: True Course Simulations
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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Releases 3rd ‘Excellence in Pilot-Training Planning’ Video

Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, has launched a new video series to showcase its offering to the different pilot training industry stakeholders.

“Aeroplanned is relatively new and unique in the industry, which can make it challenging to explain its full scope. Our key focus is to seamlessly connect the pilot training pipeline, ensuring smooth student progress and optimal outcomes for all involved. But what does that actually look like?

We thought it would be good to showcase some of our favourite features and how they tackle significant issues within the flight training industry.

Check out the first video in the series – Identifying delayed students (with an intro to our new ‘Cohorts’ feature!

Check out the second video in the series – Resolving delays and finishing students on time

Aeroplanned in the 3rd series highlighted the customizable ‘Tags’ and ‘Flags’ – to highlight student needs and set essential deadlines.

You can watch the video here.

Source: Aeroplanned
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Announces 2024 Appointment for Director of Customer Support

Elixir Aircraft, a fast-growing training aircraft manufacturer headquartered in La Rochelle, France, has recruited Marc Douton as Director of Customer Support. With his extensive experience of customer relations in the aviation industry, an international career and a solid technical background, he will reinforce the executive team as Elixir production ramps up. He took up his new post, based at La Rochelle headquarters, on 1st July 2024.

From KLM to Dassault Aviation

Marc Douton has very good knowledge of customer support, in all types of aviation structures: MRO, and operators of commercial and business aircraft.

After starting his career in bench-mark maintenance workshops such as those of Air France, KLM, AOM, Air Tahiti Nui and SOGERMA, Marc Douton joined the customer support teams of leading aircraft manufacturers. For Airbus initially, he was a representative for the Emirates, based in Dubai, then for Malaysia Airlines in Kuala Lumpur; in both cases to support the A380 entry into service.

Marc Douton then worked in the Dassault Aviation group for ten years, as Falcon customer service representative in Eastern Europe, Asia and Polynesia. In 2022, he joined the consulting firm McLarens Aviation. He holds several type ratings in the Airbus A340, A380, Boeing 767, 737 and Dassault Falcon 7X/8X families.

As a result, Elixir Aircraft’s customers will now be able to enjoy services and procedures from airline aviation.

Structuring Customer Support

With orders for 200 aircraft – including orders, pre-orders and letters of intent – and 25 aircraft in operation in Europe, Elixir Aircraft is currently organizing its customer support department.

Marc Douton supervises a team of five: two customer support managers, a workshop manager and two mechanics. This team provides customer support, training and stock management of spare parts. The team is set to expand as production develops.

To this end, Elixir Aircraft is continuing its recruitment campaign for its three La Rochelle sites, before starting to recruit the teams expected at the Sarasota site in the USA in early 2025.

“In addition to his industrial experience in commercial and business aviation, Marc’s keen interest in light aviation was a deciding factor in his recruitment. He holds a Part-66 aviation maintenance licence, is a pilot and owner of a microlight, and has a passion for mechanics. We welcome him!” said Arthur Léopold-Léger, CEO and co-founder of Elixir Aircraft.

“I’m proud to join Elixir Aircraft, a manufacturer that is about to revolutionise the training market. I’d like to thank the co-founders for their confidence in me, and assure them of my determination to achieve maximum customer satisfaction,” said Marc Douton, Elixir Aircraft’s Customer Support Manager.

About Elixir Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft is a French aircraft manufacturer founded in 2015 to meet the challenges of global light aviation. Based in La Rochelle, it has over 150 employees and is recruiting massively. Elixir Aircraft designed and has been building a 4th-generation two-seater aircraft, certified EASA CS-23 since 2020. Elixir Aircraft uses technology from the world of competitive sailing, the “Carbon Oneshot” (in one piece), to simplify structures. More simplicity means fewer failures, so greater safety, but also less maintenance, and lower costs (estimates of savings of $50/h fuel and maintenance). At the end of 2021, Elixir Aircraft opened a new production site in Périgny, Charente Maritime, to bring production of all carbon parts in-house. 

There are 25 Elixir aircraft currently in operation, with over 200 of the 4th-generation Elixir aircraft on the order book (firm or pre-orders). In June 2023, the French President announced a 13-million euro subsidy for Elixir Aircraft. In early 2024, Elixir Aircraft announced the closing of its development financing for the next 5 years, with a budget of 40 million euros. In April 2024, Elixir Aircraft announced the opening of its US factory in Sarasota, Florida.

Source: Elixir Aircraft
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10 Pilots Inducted to Alpha Aviation Group’s A320 Type Rating Program in June 2024

Clark, Philippines – Nine (9) cadet pilots from AAG’s Airline Pilot Program (APP) batches 64 and 66, along with one (1) CPL holder from other flight school, were inducted for the AAG A320 Airbus Type Rating on 25 June 2024. This marks a significant milestone in their journey, highlighting their dedication and hard work, and preparing them to transition into roles as first officers in the commercial airline industry.

Capt. Tito Zosa (AAGP, Head of Training), warmly welcomed the trainees, commending their determination and achievement. He provided an overview of the transition training, emphasizing the crucial role the A320 type rating course plays in advancing their careers as pilots.

Also graced in the event were Capt. Ernestine Marie Noveloso, Capt. Gaudencio Maniano, and Capt. Lindo Gigante (AAGP Synthetic Flight Instructors), who extended their greetings and assured the cadets of their guidance throughout their training. They underscored one of AAG’s core values, service excellence, in delivering world-class training experience.

The A320 Airbus Phase Program can be completed within 12 weeks or approximately three months. During this period, the pilot is expected to cover the entire program and accumulate the necessary simulator flying hours to enhance their advantage of securing a seat in the flight deck. The training is conducted using AAG’s European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Level D Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator and Airbus A320 Fixed Base Simulator.

Alpha Aviation Group Philippines is an aviation and pilot training group which operates flight training bases and full flight simulator training centers in the Philippines.

Source: Alpha Aviation Group
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Etihad Aviation Training’s CEO Presents Training Organisation at Indonesia Aero Summit 2024

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates based aviation training group and full flight simulator training center operator Etihad Aviation Training (EAT)’s Chief Executive Officer Paolo La Cava represented the training organisation at the inaugural Indonesia Aero Summit 2024.

“We engaged in dynamic discussions on the future of aviation training, exploring challenges, seizing opportunities, and connecting deeply with industry leaders. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussions,” said Paolo La Cava, CEO of Etihad Aviation Training.

Source: Etihad Aviation Training

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