Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Airworks Aviation Company and Cebu Pacific Celebrate Largest Cadet Pilot Batch – 22 Cadets

Philippines – Airworks Aviation Company, in partnership with Cebu Pacific Air, has celebrated the solo achievements of its largest cadet pilot cohort to date under the joint Cadet Pilot Program. Batch 4 includes 22 cadets, with a record six female cadets reaching solo flight status – marking a new milestone in diversity and scale for one of the Philippines’ leading airline-backed training programs.

In June 2024 Cebu Pacific (CEB), the fast growing Philippines based low-cost carrier operating over 80 aircraft, announced that it was partnering with Philippines based flight training organisation Airworks Aviation for its Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program. The program is currently the only airline in the country offering this program, giving aspiring pilots high-quality training experience, mentorship, and guaranteed employment path with the airline. Over a five-year period, CEB will deploy a total of 240–300 Cadet Pilots to Airworks.

The 96 week program will see aspiring pilots get their Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating as well as a type rating on either Airbus A320 or ATR72-600.

Source: Vincent Charles Ong (Airworks Aviation Company)
Photo Credit: Vincent Charles Ong (Airworks Aviation Company)

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Singaporean LCC Signs with Visionary Training Resources for FlightDeckToGo™ VR Training Solution

Singapore – Visionary Training Resources (VTR), a specialist in virtual‑reality pilot training solutions, has signed a partnership agreement with Scoot, the low‑cost carrier subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA). Under the deal, Scoot will deploy VTR’s proprietary FlightDeckToGo™ VR training platform to supplement its pilot training curriculum with immersive cockpit familiarisation.

  • The partnership enables pilots at Scoot to practice aircraft flows and cockpit procedures in‑headset prior to commencing full‑flight simulator training, reducing time in higher‑cost devices and improving operational readiness.

  • The collaboration marks VTR’s strategic entry into the Asia-Pacific market, expanding from existing customer bases in the Americas.

  • The initiative reflects a growing industry trend toward integrating VR-based familiarisation in type rating and recurrent pilot training programs, particularly in cost-conscious operational environments.

Statements

  • “We’re proud that Scoot has chosen VTR as their VR‑training solution provider. This shows their dedication to innovation, using new technology to make pilot training more effective and engaging. We look forward to obtaining valuable data from this collaboration and growing our partnership to drive even greater advancements in training.” – Andrea Arola, Vice President of Sales, Visionary Training Resources

  • “We’re thrilled to partner with VTR to improve how we train, enhance effectiveness and elevate learner engagement. By staying at the forefront of innovation and harnessing emerging technologies, we hope to deliver more immersive, impactful learning experiences that strengthen our pilots’ proficiency and support operational excellence.” – Captain Christopher Chan, Vice President of Flight Operations, Scoot

About Visionary Training Resources
Visionary Training Resources (VTR) is a U.S.‑based aviation training technology company founded by pilots and safety professionals. Its FlightDeckToGo™ platform uses virtual reality to provide familiarisation and procedural training for airline pilots, promising lower training costs, higher retention and greater flexibility.

About Scoot
Scoot is the low‑cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. The carrier operates a fleet of more than 50 aircraft—including Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A320‑family jets—serving over 70 destinations across 18 countries and territories in the Asia‑Pacific, Middle East and Europe.

Source: VTR
Photo Credit: VTR

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Airbus Delivers 507 Aircraft in First 9 Months of 2025, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

Global – Airbus has reported its commercial aircraft performance for the first nine months of 2025, with 507 aircraft delivered and consolidated revenues of Euro 47.4 billion. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges, the company has reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined future ramp-up trajectories for its A220, A320, A330, and A350 programs.

  • A total of 507 commercial aircraft were delivered in 9m 2025, up from 497 in the same period of 2024. Deliveries included:

    • 62 A220s

    • 392 A320 Family

    • 20 A330s

    • 33 A350s

  • Gross commercial aircraft orders reached 610 units, with 514 net orders after cancellations.

  • Airbus’ commercial aircraft revenues rose 3% year-on-year to Euro 33.9 billion.

  • EBIT Adjusted from commercial aircraft activities increased to Euro 3.27 billion, supported by a favourable hedge rate and reduced R&D expenses, though partially offset by a less favourable delivery mix.

  • Airbus maintains its 2025 guidance:

    • ~820 commercial aircraft deliveries

    • EBIT Adjusted ~Euro 7.0 billion

    • Free cash flow before customer financing ~ Euro 4.5 billion

  • Production targets and ramp-up outlook:

    • A220: Rate 12 now expected in 2026, reflecting current market balance.

    • A320 Family: Ramp-up to rate 75 per month targeted for 2027.

    • A330: Stabilized at rate 4; rate 5 expected by 2029.

    • A350: Targeting rate 12 by 2028.

  • The order backlog for commercial aircraft stood at 8,665 units at the end of September 2025.

Statements

  • “Our nine-month results reflect the level of commercial aircraft deliveries and a solid performance in the Defence and Space and Helicopters businesses,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO.

  • “Deliveries remain backloaded amid a complex and dynamic operating environment. Meanwhile, we continue to expand our industrial capacity to support the commercial aircraft ramp-up,” he added.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus (shown as meta image)

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Symbiotics – Leading Aspiring Pilot and Pilot Assessment Solutions

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Hannah Davies, Director of Strategy and Growth at Symbiotics – a leading assessment solution provider for the pilot training ecosystem and airlines.

The conversation covers:

  • Company Overview: Symbiotics are global leaders with over 30 years’ experience specialising in psychometric assessments for aviation professionals through their ADAPT online platform, delivering over 150,000 tests annually across 80 countries. Their solutions support airlines, training schools, militaries, and other aviation operators worldwide, to support the recruitment, selection and development of aviation professionals aligned with ICAO competencies and regulatory requirements.
  • Expansion into Cabin Crew Assessments: Symbiotics recently expanded its expertise to include cabin crew assessments. Developed with industry input and aligned with ICAO competencies and CBTA principles, the new suite evaluates personality, cognitive reasoning, and crew resource management skills. The company also partnered with Sky People Training to add a foundation knowledge test, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation for both new and experienced crew.
  • Global Presence and Innovation: Active at key training and aviation events worldwide, Symbiotics values direct engagement with clients to gather feedback and share insights. The company continues to innovate, with the upcoming launch of a mobile-optimised testing interface aimed at enhancing accessibility and user experience during global recruitment campaigns.
  • Industry Trends and Challenges: Hannah highlighted that while pilot recruitment has slowed due to supply chain issues, demand is expected to rise again soon. She noted a stronger focus on selecting the right candidates early to reduce training costs and improve success rates. A key challenge remains aligning and analysing large datasets to link psychometric outcomes with training performance under CBTA and EBT frameworks.
  • The Future of Pilot Training and Symbiotics’ Role: Looking ahead, Hannah envisions a more data-driven and inclusive pilot training industry, with competency-based and personalised learning paths. She also sees growing use of AI and technology – where proven effective – to enhance training quality and safety. Symbiotics aims to stay at the forefront by combining innovation, data analysis, and close collaboration with clients.

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Spartan Education Group’s Illinois Aviation Academy Highlights 2025 Offering for Vietnamese Aspiring Pilots

Illinois, USA – Aviation education provider Spartan Education Group, which owns several pilot and aircraft maintenance training institutions across the US, flight training organisation Illinois Aviation Academy which received official approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) in September 2025 enabling Vietnamese students to pursue a direct pathway to FAA-certified professional pilot training in the United States has highlighted its now accepting enrolment

  • The CAAV approval allows IAA to formally enroll Vietnamese students under an accredited training pathway from Private Pilot License (PPL) through Commercial Multi-Engine certification, aligned with FAA Part 141 standards.

  • IAA’s program provides full visa and logistical support, including housing assistance through its partner Collegiate Housing Services, ensuring a streamlined experience for international cadets relocating for training.

  • IAA operates from DuPage County Airport (KDPA) near Chicago with a 30,000-square-foot training facility, a fleet of over 30 aircraft, and a simulator-equipped satellite base at DeKalb Airport.

In June of 2025 SEG hosted a delegation from Vietnam’s low-cost carrier VietJet at its Illinois Aviation Academy facility to explore collaborative training efforts and regulatory alignment.

  • VietJet representatives visited Illinois Aviation Academy, a flight school acquired by Spartan Education Group in October 2024.

  • The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration on pilot training techniques and ensure alignment with CAAV (Vietnamese Civil Aviation Authority) certification standards.

  • Discussions were held between VietJet officials and the Spartan leadership team on potential future training pathways for Vietnamese cadet pilots.

Source: Illinois Aviation Academy

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