Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Philippines Based Pilot Training Organisation Alpha Aviation Group Visited by Indian Delegation

Rohit V. Chivukula visited the Clark headquartered Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) training facilitites in the Philippines including the flight training based AAG International Center for Aviation Training (AICAT) in La Uñion. Describing his two-day experience as “eye-opening.” He expressed immense gratitude to the AAG teams for their hospitality and for demonstrating how a world-class institution manages its operations while maintaining top-notch flight safety standards.

“It was truly impressive to witness the cutting-edge technology AAG use to ensure safety and seamless operations. Can’t wait to spearhead adaptation of this kind of innovation and growth in my new ensuing assignment.” shared Mr Chivukula.

Alpha Aviation Group operates a full flight simulator training center as well in Chennai, India.

Source: Rohit V. Chivukula and AAG
Photo Credit: Rohit V. Chivukula

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer FTD.aero Set to Attend APATS 2024 Taking Place in Singapore

FTD.aero is a non-motion Flight Training Devices Manufacturer based in Poland with expertise in designing and manufacturing flight simulators since 2009. Their portfolio includes projects completed for airline customers, universities and private Flight Training Organizations with nearly 30 full-size airliner simulators and dozens of smaller training equipment delivered and operated across the world.

FTD.aero’s flagship products are Flight Training Devices compliant with EASA (FTD-2, FNPT II MCC APS) and FAA (Level 4, 5) qualification requirements, type-representative and type-specific to A320 (ceo, neo) and B737 (NG, MAX) aircraft. This emerging class of fixed-base simulators is becoming a game changer in airline pilot training, which can greatly offload Full Flight Simulator training, resulting in massive savings for Training Organizations. In particular MPL, MCC, JOC, TR and LOFT trainings can be successfully conducted on our devices instead.

For the highest immersion, FTD.aero’s Flight Training Devices are built using OEM aircraft components combined with hi-fidelity simulated hardware manufactured in their own production facility. Over the years, FTD.aero have excelled at developing quality products and innovative solutions available uniquely with their devices. This includes proprietary versatile I/O interface boards utilizing CANBUS communication and ARINC aviation standard. What makes FTD.aero really different is the fact that all of their devices are designed in-house from the ground up. This approach allows for full flexibility of product design and development and ensures highest production standards, as well as post-delivery maintenance, updates and upgrades and reliable technical support. Being independent from third-party suppliers, FTD.aero can guarantee that all of their Customers get quick access to spare parts directly from their own stock, which is critical for continuous heavy-duty operations in airline pilot training environments.

FTD.aero will be attending the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS 2024) on September 10-11, 2024 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. The company is thrilled to be announcing their new Flight Training Devices based on Airbus A320 aircraft there!

If you want to learn more about their B737 and A320 FTDs type-representative or type-specific Flight Training Devices, meet the team at booth #208 in Hibiscus Ballroom at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on the said dates.

Learn more about FTD.aero here.

Source: FTD.aero
Photo Credit: FTD.aero

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Flight Simulation Solution Provider True Course Simulations Installs its First VR Immerse Training Devices in Singapore

United States based flight training simulation solution provider True Course Simulations Team is in Singapore this week to install the region’s first VR Immerse Training Devices at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Asia, part of Embry-Riddle Worldwide College of Aviation.

The project has been a collaborative effort, with True Course Simulations working closely with Matthew Flaherty, Vice Chancellor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Asia and Pablo Alvarez, Associate Vice-Chancellor of Campus Operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Asia. Their shared vision aims to provide ERAU Asia students with a diverse and well-rounded aviation education, enhancing their training with cutting-edge virtual reality technology.

Source: True Course Simulations

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Philippines-based Aviation Training Group AAG and University Sign MOA for Third Year of Aeronautical Engineering Training Collaboration

Philippines based AAG International Center for Aviation Training-Maintenance Training Centre (AICAT-MTC), the aircraft maintenance division of aviation and pilot training group Alpha Aviation Group, and Holy Angel University (HAU) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to continue their collaboration on the Aeronautical Engineering Supplemental Proficiency Program (SPP). This marks the third year of partnership between the two institutions, a collaboration dedicated to elevating aviation training to new heights.

Source: AAG
Photo Credit: AAG

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FMS Training Solution Provider Heading365 Announces New Partnership with NextGen Pilot

Heading365, a specialist in custom Flight Management System (FMS) training solutions, announced its partnership with NexGen Pilot for the Asian market. NEXTGEN PILOT is a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia based provider of VR-based and computer-based training programs for the aviation industry.

“We have welcomed NextGen Pilot, a company specialized in bundling innovative training content providers, as our newest client. It was a natural fit for them to integrate our software solution into their portfolio. Our app offers 24/7 offline availability, a global database, and a multitude of features that make autonomous learning seamless. This partnership perfectly aligns with the needs and demands of NextGen Pilot, and we are excited to support their mission in delivering top-notch remote learning experiences.” shared Heading365.

Source: Heading365

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World’s Largest ACMI Provider and Aviation Conglomerate Avia Solutions Group Reports Euro 1.2 Billion in Revenue for H1 2024

Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services and owner of global pilot training group BAA Training, announced that in its first half results of 2024 it reported a 34% growth in EBITDA year-on-year to €179 million.

Over the first half of 2024, European customers accounted for 55.1% of revenues, while Asia accounted for 27.9%. The Americas, Africa, Australia and Pacific Islands represented 11.8%, 2.7%, and 1.2%, of revenues respectively.

Driving this increase in revenues, and a 44% increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023, was the implementation of Avia Solutions Group’s ongoing strategy of investing in bolstering its capacity in a timely manner to meet the continued strong demand from airlines globally for additional aircraft during their peak seasons.

The Avia Solutions Group has ongoing plans to further expand its global presence and ability to offer capacity solutions, particularly during peak seasons, to airlines around the world. The Group is planning to obtain further air operator certificates (AOCs) in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Brazil in the near future.

As part of this strategy, the Group completed the acquisition of Australian based Skytrans in the first half of 2024. The obtained AOC brings the total number of air operator certificates held by the group to 11.

“Our performance over the first half of 2024 underscores our strong market position and ability to meet the rising demand for passenger aircraft. Our 44% growth in net profit for the second quarter is a testament to our team’s dedication and the trust our airline partners place in us, particularly during the peak holiday season in counter seasonal markets. We remain committed to driving further growth and delivering value to our stakeholders.” Jonas Janukenas, CEO of Avia Solutions Group, said. “As such, we will continue to expand our worldwide services operations, fleet capacity and capabilities to continue delivering exceptional services across passenger and cargo operations to customers.”

Testament to investor confidence in the Group’s strategy is the increase of group equity capital by €307 million to €655 million over the first half of 2024. Part of this growth in group equity capital included US-based Certares Management LLC, a private equity investment firm which invested into Avia in 2021, electing to convert its preferred shares to ordinary shares.

To further the Group’s business development initiatives, Avia Solutions Group also successfully issued US$300 million of five-year senior unsecured bonds with coupon of 9.75% in the first half of 2024.

Avia Solutions Group offers its services to customers including some of the largest airlines in the world. The group operates in 68 countries around the world and consists of 100+ companies providing a wide range of aviation services like aircraft maintenance and repair (MRO), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and more. The group’s team encompasses 12,000 highly qualified aviation professionals.

Source: Avia Solutions Group

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