Market Intelligence: South East Asia

World’s First Mindfulness Program for Cadet Pilots Launches at Asia Aeronautical Training Academy

Malaysia – The Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore) and Asia Aeronautical Training Academy (AATA) have launched “Calm in Command,” the world’s first structured mindfulness-informed training program tailored specifically for cadet pilots. Delivered during ab-initio training, this pioneering initiative marks a paradigm shift in pilot development by integrating emotional intelligence, mental clarity, and leadership under pressure into traditional flight instruction. The debut session, facilitated by certified mindfulness teacher Albert Tiong (CMT-P), positions AATA as a global frontrunner in holistic pilot education.

  • Global First: First structured mindfulness-informed program designed specifically for ab-initio pilot training.

  • Session Highlights:

    • Theoretical grounding in mindfulness and cognitive awareness.

    • Application of mindful awareness to core pilot competencies.

    • Group discussion, inquiry, and reflective journaling integrated into training.

  • Competency Development: Targets decision-making, workload management, leadership, clarity, and composure under pressure.

About the Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore)
The Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore) is a professional organization dedicated to delivering evidence-based mindfulness programs for individuals and institutions across sectors. With certified trainers and a commitment to mental well-being, the Centre develops innovative applications of mindfulness in education, healthcare, corporate leadership, and aviation.

Source: Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore)
Photo Credit: Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore)

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Clark-Based AAG Partners with ACMI Operator Avion Express Philippines to Support Pilot Training

Clark, Philippines – Alpha Aviation Group Philippines (AAG), a full flight simulator training center and pilot training organisation, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Avion Express Philippines, an ACMI operator, to deliver integrated pilot training and aviation workforce development solutions in the Philippines.

  • The collaboration was formalised on June 19, 2025, following initial exploratory meetings in May when Avion Express Philippines CEO Rene Philip Banzon visited AAG’s facilities in Clark.

  • The partnership will provide Avion Express Philippines with access to AAG’s training infrastructure for pilot instruction, recurrent training, and regulatory compliance.

  • The alliance is aimed at enhancing local aviation training capacity and ensuring airline-ready crew availability for Avion Express Philippines as it scales operations.

  • AAG Philippines continues to position itself as a comprehensive training partner for regional airlines through its mission to offer flexible, high-quality aviation training solutions.

Source: Alpha Aviation Group

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FFS Manufacturer Deploys New Widebody Device to South East Asia JV in 2025

Clark, Philippines – Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest airline, and CAE have announced the expansion of their joint venture pilot training centre with the planned deployment of an Airbus A330neo full-flight simulator (FFS) in Clark, Philippines.

  • The A330neo simulator, scheduled to be ready-for-training by December 2026, will be the first of its kind in the country and will enhance the existing training capacity for Cebu Pacific’s expanding widebody operations.

  • The simulator will join existing A320 and ATR 72-600 FFS devices already operational at the Clark facility, which has served as a joint training hub for Cebu Pacific and CAE since 2011.

  • The addition is supported by a long-term training services agreement, reinforcing the partners’ shared commitment to scalable, high-quality training solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Cebu Pacific currently operates 11 A330neo aircraft, the largest A330neo fleet in Asia, with more deliveries expected as the airline continues its widebody growth strategy.

Statement’s:

  • “Being the largest operator of the A330neo in Asia, this new simulator will provide additional training capacity and heighten the safe operation of this state-of-the-art aircraft,” said Javier Massot, Chief Operations Officer of Cebu Pacific. “This expansion will help meet the growing demand for pilot training as Cebu Pacific continues to grow its network and widebody fleet.”

  • “The deployment of this new A330neo simulator strengthens our shared commitment to delivering world-class pilot training,” said Michel Azar-Hmouda, Division President, Commercial Aviation at CAE.

Source: Cebu Pacific

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