Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Head of Operations of Malaysia Airlines Academy, Capt Muhamad Nizar, to Speak at Indonesia Aero Summit 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia – The 2nd annual Indonesia Aero Summit 2025 (IAS 2025) will take place in Jakarta on 30–31 July 2025, with participation from leading aviation stakeholders across Southeast Asia. The event is officially supported by the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia and hosted by the Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA).

  • IAS 2025 aims to serve as a central industry platform to address key challenges and opportunities across the Indonesian and ASEAN aviation ecosystem.

  • The summit will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and exhibition showcases focused on fleet growth, infrastructure development, training capacity, sustainability, and regional integration.

  • Indonesia remains the largest aviation market in ASEAN, representing 27% of total regional capacity as of December 2024, with 11.2 million seats recorded.

  • The country is projected to become the sixth-largest air transport market globally by 2034, with an expected 390 million annual passengers.

  • The long-term demand forecast indicates a need for at least 1,000 new aircraft over the next two decades, driven by annual passenger traffic growth of 7.4%, which is more than twice the global average.

Speaker Announcement:

  • Captain Muhamad Nizar Abdul Bari, Head of Operations at Malaysia Airlines Academy (MAB Academy), has been confirmed as a speaker at IAS 2025. He will contribute to discussions on regional training development and airline readiness strategies.

Source: Indonesia Aero Summit

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Philippines-based Flight School FAA Welcomes New Cadet Intake in May 2025

Subic, Philippines-based flight training organisation First Aviation Academy (FAA) has welcomed its newest batch of nine (9) pilot trainees to campus in May 2025.

In 2024 FAA highlighted its loan programs aimed at making pilot training more accessible for aspiring aviators. With the support of Philippine National Bank (PNB) and First Maritime Credit Corporation (FMCC), FAA’s financing options offer tailored solutions to ease the financial burden.

Source: First Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: First Aviation Academy

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Airbus CEO Visits Singapore Based FFS Training Center AATC

Singapore – Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) welcomed Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury during his recent visit to Singapore, showcasing the facility’s contributions to regional airline training and its commitment to sustainability.

  • AATC General Manager Silvia Meloni hosted CEO Guillaume Faury during a visit to the Full Flight Simulator hall

  • The visit underscored AATC’s pivotal role in training and supporting airline partners across Asia

  • Sustainability initiatives were discussed, including solar power integration and modern cooling management systems

  • AATC highlighted its alignment with Airbus’ broader commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility

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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