Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Airbus Asia Training Centre Partners with Travel Experience Platform to Launch Simulator Experience in Singapore

Singapore – Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) has launched a new flight simulator experience initiative through a partnership with Pelago, the travel experiences platform by Singapore Airlines. This programme allows frequent fliers KrisFlyer members to redeem miles for exclusive access to AATC’s state-of-the-art flight training facilities and to experience flying a full flight simulator.

  • AATC and Pelago have introduced two KrisFlyer Experiences available exclusively on Pelago:

    • An exclusive guided tour of AATC’s training facilities, providing insight into how airline pilots are trained.

    • A hands-on session in a full flight simulator, allowing participants to experience piloting an Airbus aircraft in a professional training environment.

  • The programme opens up a typically restricted professional training environment to the public, increasing awareness of pilot training processes and technology.

About Airbus Asia Training Centre
Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), established in 2015 and located in Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, is a premier aviation training facility within the Airbus Flight Training network. The 9,200-square-meter center features nine Full Flight Simulators (FFS), including models for the A320, A330, A350, A380, and ATR 72-600. AATC is the largest operator of A350 FFS globally and the largest Airbus training facility in the network.

Source: Airbus Asia Training Centre
Photo Credit: Airbus Asia Training Centre

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Malaysian FTO HM Aerospace Expands Fleet in 2025

Langkawi, Malaysia – HM Aerospace has taken delivery of a new Diamond single engine aircraft.

Earlier this month Meritus College hosted a commencement ceremony for approximately 20 new cadets enrolled in the HM Aerospace Diploma in Aviation & CPL/IR, marking the formal start of their pilot training journey. Both organizations are subsidiaries of Halim Mazmin Group. YBhg. Tan Sri Halim Mohammad, Executive Chairman of Halim Mazmin Group, attended to officially receive and inspire the cadets.

HM Aerospace was established 20 years ago, and the academy has graduated some 2,400 pilots who are flying with many of the world’s airlines today.

About HM Aerospace
HM Aerospace Sdn Bhd (HMA) is Malaysia’s Premier Flight Training Academy providing world-class training and facilities for cadet pilots. As a member of the Halim Mazmin Group, HMA has the capacity to train a minimum of 200 cadet pilots per year at its Langkawi facilities.

Source: HM Aerospace
Photo Credit: HM Aerospace

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Alpha Aviation Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Clark, Philippines – Alpha Aviation Group (AAG), a full flight simulator training center and pilot training organisation, has celebrated its 20th anniversary.

  • Since its founding in 2005, AAG has developed into a key training partner for both airlines and self-sponsored cadets across Asia.
  • AAG offers integrated and modular pilot training programs, simulator training, and airline cadet pathway programs.
  • The group continues to expand training services to meet future pilot demand and support airline recovery in the Asia-Pacific region.

AAG operates 3 Airbus A320 and one A330/340 full flight simulators as well as a large fleet of training aircraft in the Philippines.

Source: Alpha Aviation Group

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Boeing Releases 2025 Forecasts for 20-Year Global Demand for 660,000 New Commercial Pilots

Global – Fueled by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix, Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects continued demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial fleet changes to meet the demands of the flying public. Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) anticipates the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals through 2044 to meet the long-term increase in air travel.

Boeing, which released its annual 20-year forecast at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, said commercial carriers will need substantial hiring and training to sustain the global commercial fleet, including:

  • 660,000 pilots
  • 710,000 maintenance technicians
  • 1,000,000 cabin crew members

“As commercial air traffic demand continues to outpace economic growth and the global fleet expands to meet demand, our industry will keep the fleet flying safely and efficiently by supporting workforce development for carriers worldwide,” said Chris Broom, vice president, Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services. “The industry is investing in technologies, including mixed reality— an immersive blend of physical and digital environments that enhances hands-on learning and situational awareness. Boeing is supporting customers with digitally advanced aviation training products and services to meet their needs. The bedrock of our approach remains competency-based training and assessment methodology to ensure high quality aviation training.”

In the PTO, Boeing projects through 2044:

  • Two-thirds of new personnel will address replacement due to attrition, while one- third supports growth in the commercial fleet
  • Demand for new personnel is driven primarily by single-aisle airplanes
  • As in past years, Eurasia, China and North America continue to drive demand for more than half of new industry personnel
  • South Asia and Southeast Asia are the fastest-growing regions for personnel with staffing demand expected to more than triple

Source: Boeing

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