Market Intelligence: South East Asia

CAE Bangkok Hosts High-Level 2025 Visit from AEROTHAI Executive

Bangkok, Thailand – CAE’s Bangkok full flight simulator training center recently hosted Khun Sunun Nimfuk, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI), as part of a strategic engagement aimed at enhancing aviation training and safety cooperation in the region.

Statements

  • “We had the great pleasure of welcoming Khun Sunun Nimfuk, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI), to our training center.” shared CAE Bankgok’s Head of Training Captain Nopadon Poompotong

  • “His visit provided an excellent opportunity to share CAE’s commitment to advancing aviation training and safety in the region. We truly appreciate the valuable exchange of insights and look forward to future collaboration in support of Thailand’s aviation development.”

CAE Bangkok is located in Asia Aviation Academy which is minutes away from the Don Mueang International Airport and provides training on state-of the art CAE 7000XR series full-flight simulators for Airbus A320, Airbus A330 and Boeing B737NG pilots.

About AEROTHAI
AEROTHAI (Aeronautical Radio of Thailand) is a state enterprise under the Ministry of Transport, responsible for air traffic services and aeronautical communication across Thai airspace.

Source: CAE Bangkok (Nopadon Poompotong)

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AirAsia Orders 50 A321XLRs in USD12.25 Billion Deal

Malaysia– AirAsia Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital A Berhad, signed a landmark agreement with Airbus valued at USD12.25 billion for 50 A321XLRs with rights for 20 A321XLRs. With this agreement, the airline takes a major step towards becoming the world’s first low-cost narrow-body network carrier, anchored by its multi-hub strategy. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery commencing 2028 through 2032.

Witnessed by Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the agreement was signed today in Paris between Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, and Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Advisor & Steward of AirAsia Group said: “We pioneered low-cost travel in Asia – now, we are taking it to the next level. AirAsia is on a transformative journey to become the world’s first low-cost network carrier. This is about exponential growth, connecting geographies beyond Asean, and making flying even more democratic. We gave people in Asean the opportunity to explore Asia – now we want the world to see Asean, and Asean to see the world. The A321XLR and A321LR are the game-changers enabling this vision, and we are proud to lead the charge in making our world smaller. We can’t wait to paint the skies even wider in red.”

Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus said: “We are pleased to confirm this agreement, as AirAsia Group begins its next development chapter. Having resumed its growth trajectory, which we salute and support, the airline is creating solid fleet efficiencies, allowing global network expansion. The A321XLR unlocks new opportunities for AirAsia to launch non-stop flights linking primary and secondary cities all around the globe.”

The next-generation A321XLRs will operate alongside AirAsia’s all-Airbus fleet of A320 Family and A330 aircraft, supporting its long-term strategy to deliver unmatched connectivity across Asia and beyond, while maintaining a low-cost model through improved route economics, enhanced aircraft utilisation and fleet efficiency. AirAsia Group aims to carry 150 million guests annually by 2030, reaching a cumulative total of 1.5 billion guests since inception.

The new fleet plays a pivotal role in this transformation. AirAsia’s multi-aircraft strategy enables the airline to match capacity with demand, reduce fuel consumption, and support a sustainable, cost-effective growth model in a highly competitive global landscape. The A321XLR also offers up to 20 per cent lower fuel burn per seat than the Airbus A321neo aircraft, significantly improving emissions performance and operating efficiency.

Source: AirAsia
Photo Credit: AirAsia

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Malaysia Aviation Group Doubles A330neo Order to 40 Aircraft

Malaysia – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. The announcement was made during the official visit to France of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Anwar Ibrahim.

MAG first selected the A330neo in 2022 under its widebody fleet renewal programme, with a commitment for 20 aircraft, of which four have now been delivered. Featuring an all-new premium cabin layout, the aircraft are already operating on services from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, Auckland and Bali.

“The A330neo continues to deliver the right balance of operational efficiency, range, and cabin comfort to support our network and growth strategy,” said Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of MAG. “With its enhanced fuel efficiency and flexibility across both regional and long-haul routes, the aircraft is a strong fit for our evolving market needs. It also allows us to offer a product that aligns with our premium positioning – streamlined, modern, and designed around passenger comfort and expectations. This additional order reinforces our long-term vision of building a future-ready fleet that supports sustainable growth, delivers consistent value to our passengers, and strengthens our competitiveness in key markets.”

“We are proud to further strengthen our relationship with Malaysia Aviation Group as it expands its A330neo fleet,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “This repeat order is a strong endorsement of the A330neo’s exceptional performance, fuel efficiency, versatility and passenger comfort, as well as a testament to the aircraft’s popularity among the world’s premium airlines.”

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop. The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, which offers passengers a unique experience, high level of comfort, ambience, and design. This includes more individual space, enlarged overhead bins, a new lighting system and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

At the end of May 2025, the A330 Family had won over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. As with all in-production Airbus aircraft, the A330neo is able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with a target to increase to up to 100% SAF capability by 2030.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of June 2025

Global – In June 2025, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 63 aircraft to 35 customers
    • 12 A220-300
    • 20 A320neo
    • 23 A321neo
    • 1 A330-200
    • 2 A330-900
    • 5 A350-900
  • Secured 203 gross orders
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 306 aircraft to 65 customers.

In May 2025, Airbus reported 51 aircraft deliveries.

See last year’s stats here.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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