Alpha Aviation Group Philippines (AAGP) shared that Capt. Rao and Capt. Bharath from full flight simulator training center AAG Centre for Aviation Training (ACAT), its sister company in Chennai, India, visited the former’s training facility in Pampanga, Philippines, for an exchange of knowledge and insights to enhance each other’s processes and identify differences between each firm’s standards.
Check out the video below.
Source: Alpha Aviation Group Philippines
Global pilot training solution provider L3Harris Commercial Aviation launched the Simulator University (SimU), its innovative eLearning system which revolutionizes the way it trains simulator technicians.
“With SimU, education becomes flexible and accessible, offering a comprehensive digital environment where technicians can access a wealth of knowledge, immersive content, and interactive modules.” shared L3Harris Commercial Aviation.
Check it out through the video below.
Source: L3Harris Commercial Aviation
Philippines based AAG International Center for Aviation Training (AICAT) Maintenance Training Center (MTC) and Sapphire International Aviation Academy (SIAA) ink partnership for the on-the-job training program of the aviation students.
Capt. Gaudencio Maniano (AICAT Accountable Manager) extended his appreciation to SIAA for the partnership and assured the academy of AICAT- MTC’s commitment to delivering top quality and hands-on practical learning experience for their students.
In her response, Ms. Catherine R. Levanza (Academy President/Safety Manager) expressed her gratitude, and acknowledged AICAT-MTC and SIAA’s shared commitment to creating a suitable environment for learning and growth in support of the aviation industry.
This partnership aims to provide SIAA students a unique and enriching experience through the top-of- class facilities and technology of AICAT-MTC and prepare them for future challenges and opportunities in aviation.
AICAT is part of global pilot and aviation training group Alpha Aviation Group.
Source: Alpha Aviation Group Philippines
Photo Credit: Alpha Aviation Group Philippines
L3Harris’s Head of Digital Learning, David Harding shared information on the exciting features of L3Harris’ brand-new platform, SimU, and how it revolutionizes the way simulator engineers/technicians train.
On what are the benefits of SimU, Mr Harding shared;
“We recognise the cost of training to organisations. Now the pilot training industry is restabilizing, the demand for training our simulator technicians has also increased, which comes at a cost. SimU offers flexibility in when we chose to train. This means you can schedule training outside of key operational times, or technicians can work and train simultaneously!
From a demographic angle, SimU recognises the way people learn by digitalizing their experience. It’s important to realise that people, particularly the younger generation, are more inclined to be mobile orientated and turn to interactive video content when they want to learn something new. We’ve seen this digital experience adopted across several industries, and we wanted to expand that use of a learning management system (LMS) to cover simulator and flight device maintenance training, giving our customers their independence.
SimU will deliver even better-quality training but at a reduced burden to our customers. With traditional training, eight people would have to be released for a considerable number of days, resulting in simulator operations being impacted and additional staffing costs. Essentially, SimU aims to prevent all these impacts.
One of, if not the most valuable elements of SimU is that it is an individual experience instead of a one size fits all exercise. Students can access a huge amount of learning content instantly, train at their own pace and revisit challenging modules that inexperienced technicians may have found difficult in a traditional classroom setting.”
Source: L3Harris
Photo Credit: L3Harris
United Kingdom – Padpilot, a leading aviation publisher and pilot training courseware creator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Gray, former F35 test pilot and one the most decorated pilots in the British armed forces, as its new Head of Learning and Development.
This newly created role comes at a time of significant momentum for the UK-based company. More than 300,000 of its interactive textbooks have been sold and the company continues to grow its global network of training partners including 140 airlines, air forces, universities and training organisations worldwide now use Padpilot resources.
In the past year the company has launched a new ATPL(H) theory course for commercial heli- copter pilots and a new ‘eReader’ content platform allowing its best-selling interactive ebooks to be downloaded to any device: Android, Apple and browsers – a move away from it’s previous Apple-only iBook format. And there are more innovations in pilot training coming in 2024.
Nathan Gray is an experienced high-risk test pilot, fighter pilot and fast jet flight instructor. He flew with the Fleet Air Arm for over two decades and flew multiple aircraft including the Harrier, F-15, F-16, F-18, and F-35. Completing over 140 combat missions, he also qualified as a com- mando green beret, paratrooper and forward air controller.
Gray was recruited to the ground-breaking F-35 stealth jet development program and conducted the first ever F-35 launch and recovery on HMS Queen Elizabeth in front of an audience of VIPs and the world’s media in 2018. He is also a published author and STEM ambassador.
In 2002, as a trainee Harrier pilot, Gray walked away from an ‘unsurvivable’ accident, caused by a tiny piece of FOD (foreign object debris) during which his instructor, Lt Cdr London, was killed. Gray vowed he’d leave the military before reaching the same age that London was at the time of the accident. He retired as a Commander in 2019 and his post military career is defined by a desire to give back to the industry.
Gray said: “I’m excited to join this agile, passionate team developing cutting-edge, next genera- tion learning for the civil aviation industry. As pilots we’re always learning: new types, new roles, new operations. So it’s vital to get the foundational knowledge in place properly at the very be- ginning of pilot training.
“It’s important to build skills and knowledge efficiently with the long term in mind so I’m looking forward to helping to create learning experiences for the next generation of pilots that are efficient, effective, immersive, and enjoyable.”
Graham Cownie, Padpilot CEO said: “I’m delighted to welcome Nathan to Padpilot. His unique blend of skills, ranging from basic flight instructor, through captaincy on a civil airliner and then to F35 test pilot, brings perspectives on aviation that were previously beyond our grasp.
As a STEM ambassador, Nathan’s young, fresh and dynamic perspective on learning is already reaping huge dividends as we plot our new approach to educating the next generation of pilots. Nathan is ideally equipped to take Padpilot to the next level. We look forward to amazing our clients in the near future with new and exciting developments.”
About Padpilot
Padpilot creates innovative resources for the theoretical knowledge phase of pilot training.
In 2011 Padpilot published the first ever ATPL theory books for iPad, the first books for the new EASA 2020 ATPL(A) syllabus in 2020 and the first EASA 2020 ATPL(H) books written solely for helicopter pilots in July 2022.
In March 2023 they launched their multi-device eReader content platform, making their best-selling theo- ry ebooks available on all devices and bringing interactive theoretical knowledge resources to a wider audience.
Padpilot materials are used by 140+ airlines, air forces, universities and training organisations all over the world. They’re proud to provide teaching and learning resources to some of the largest pilot training organisations globally.
Padpilot’s ebooks have been downloaded more than 300,000 times. Advanced e-learning technology brings aviation theory to life: students can highlight, search and make note cards within the books to aid study, and embedded 3D models and animations transform reading into an immersive experience which promotes understanding and memory retention.
Padpilot’s team of subject matter expert authors follow the syllabi Learning Objectives but add opera- tional information and case studies to put theory content into context, giving student pilots a more round- ed theoretical knowledge education. In-depth analysis and consultation with airlines is undertaken regu- larly to identify and update core knowledge and skills requirements.
Discover the leading theoretical knowledge solutions for pilot training at www.padpilot.com
Source: Padpilot
Photo Credit: Padpilot
Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance), operating a fleet of 197 aircraft and parent company of global pilot training group BAA Training, continues expansion into the Asia-Pacific region with the establishment of BBN Airlines Thailand. After recently submitting the necessary documents and looking forward to receiving the AOL (Air Operator Licence) soon followed by AOC certificate in October 2024, BBN Airlines Thailand is prepared to offer fully customized ACMI solutions in the region.
The AOL establishment process and the airline will be led by a seasoned executive team in the country. The fleet of the new airline consists of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft—versatile, reliable, and suitable for passenger Charter and ACMI operations. The number of aircraft will be four by the end of 2024 and will increase to 16 in 2025.
Martynas Grigas, Chairman of BBN Airlines Thailand, and BBN Airlines Indonesia, shares that the aviation industry in the Asia-Pacific is steadily progressing in its recovery from the pandemic years, and experts are forecasting a full comeback to pre-COVID levels in 2024: “It is a favorable moment for BBN Airlines Thailand to bring a new perspective to the aviation business in the region. We are going to offer fully customized ACMI solutions with operational and technical assistance. I am proud to say that our services are built on the attention we pay to every single detail, putting effort into guaranteeing the satisfaction of every customer.”
Jonas Janukenas, CEO of Avia Solutions Group, emphasizes the importance of the establishment of BBN Airlines Thailand. “It is an important milestone for Avia Solutions Group’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. During the past few years, we have become a major aviation player in this part of the world and plan further expansion. By the end of 2024, we aim to operate a total of 5 airlines across various destinations.”
Source: Avia Solutions Group
Photo Credit: Avia Solutions Group
Clark based Alpha Aviation Group (AAG), the leading flight school and pilot simulator training center in the Philippines, held a pinning ceremony for its graduates under the Airline Pilot Program (APP) on November 17, 2023.
The APP is designed to provide the cadet with sufficient theoretical knowledge and experience to qualify as an A320 First Officer. The training duration is approximately 18 months and includes flight training and type rating.
Source: Alpha Aviation Group
Photo Credit: Alpha Aviation Group (shown as meta image)
Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, is announcing its financial results for the third quarter of this year. The company’s adjusted EBITDA is €316 million, representing a 31% growth compared to the same period last year when it €242 million. Furthermore, the group’s revenue increased by 22% to reach €1.64 billion, compared to €1.34 billion for the same period in the previous year.
According to Jonas Janukenas, CEO of Avia Solutions Group, financial results of Q3 is a direct reflection of the substantial demand for ACMI services in the global aviation market: “The year 2023, especially the extremely active summer season, demonstrated the tremendous need for ACMI services in the aviation industry worldwide.”
During the third quarter of this year, the group continued its active expansion of the aircraft fleet, adding 24 new ones since the beginning of the year. The fleet now consists of 197 passenger and cargo aircraft. Janukenas underlines that Avia Solutions Group plans to maintain its leading position in the ACMI market and has future expansion plans in the Asia-Pacific region. The establishment of the new companies BBN Airlines Thailand and BBN Airlines Indonesia marks a new phase of development in the region. By the end of 2024, the group aims to own five airline companies operating in various Asian countries.
CEO of Avia Solutions Group says: “Expanding in Southeast Asia and South America is a key strategic direction for the group, allowing us to balance the reduced seasonal demand in Europe during the winter by shifting aircraft to these regions. Additionally, significant investments are being made in MRO infrastructure for the group’s aviation companies providing ACMI services. The total investment in the initial development phase in the region amounts to €25 million.”
Recently, Avia Solutions Group has begun the construction of a 20,000 sq. m aircraft maintenance hangar in the Dominican Republic and a 17,000 sq. m aircraft maintenance hangar in Bali. The group’s subsidiary, Avion Express has established ACMI airline in Brazil to serve the needs of clients in Colombia, Chile, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic.
In the Q3, the main revenue-generating regions for Avia Solutions Group were Europe (69.4%), Asia (19.2%), North and South America (5.8%), Africa (3.9%), and Australia and the Pacific (1.1%). The most significant change, compared to 2022, is observed in Asia, where the group’s annual revenue increased by 9.2%.
Irish-based Avia Solutions Group is the parent company of over 100 subsidiaries. Supported by 11,700 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group operates in 68 countries worldwide.
Source: Avia Solutions Group
Photo Credit: Avia Solutions Group
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