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New Batch of 12 Indian Pilots Begin Type Rating at Global Pilot Training Group’s Facility in Vietnam in January 2024

BAA Training Vietnam, a branch of global pilot training group BAA Training, a member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe providing aviation services and solutions worldwide, shared that it has welcomed a batch of 12 India DGCA cadets from TNC Aviation to commence their A320 Type Rating with MCC+JOC Training Course on January 12, 2024.

BAA Training Vietnam is a full flight simulator training center in Ho Chi Minh City which last year trained over 160 Indian pilots.

Source: Steven Huang (BAA Training Vietnam)
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Global Aircraft Manufacturer Boeing Delivers 528 Commercial Jets in 2023

United States headquartered aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered 528 commercial jets in 2023, 157 of which were during the last quarter. Among its five main commercial airplane programs, the B737 leads the delivery with a total of 396. See below the summary of aircraft deliveries in numbers:

  • B737 – 396
  • B787 – 73
  • B767 – 32
  • B777 – 26
  • B747 – 1

AFM Team Note – using a conservative crew to aircraft ratio of 6 this would translate into over 6,300 pilots being required if the assumption was that all the aircraft are for fleet growth (not the case due to fleet replacement cases).

Source: Boeing
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Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT Global, Announces Major Contract with Indonesia based Lion Group Training Center

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, along with its representative in Indonesia, PT. Mitra Aviasi Perkasa, announced a new partnership with Lion Group Training Center that provides centralized training for airlines under Lion Group including Lion Air, Batik Air, Wings Air, Super Air Jet, Thai Lion Air, and Batik Air Malaysia, for the provision of Aircraft Systems and General Subjects CBT for their pilot programs. The airlines will use CPaT’s training to support their eight fleets, including the ATR 72-500, ATR 72-600, Airbus A320 CEO, A320 NEO, A330-300, and A330-900, and the Boeing B737 NG and B737 MAX.

“We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between CPaT and the Lion Group Training Center, reinforcing our commitment to expanding training quality and enhancing safety in the Indonesian airline industry,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales at CPaT. “This collaboration highlights the Lion Air Group’s commitment to provide cutting-edge courses and advanced training services to elevate the skills and proficiency of Lion Group’s pilots. This strategic alliance exemplifies the Lion Air Group’s dedication to provide the highest quality training to its airlines and pilots.”

“CPaT Global’s partnership with Lion Group Training Center is a significant step towards enhancing safety and expanding training quality in the airline industry. This collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment in enhancing pilot core competencies and our dedication to provide the highest quality training to our airlines and pilots, ensuring they are well-equipped to maintain the highest standards of safety and excellence in their roles,” said Capt. Taufik Hidayat, Head of LGTC.

Lion Group Training Center is headquartered in Tangerang, Banten.

About CPaT

CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 300 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual users, and providing over 1.8 million hours of training each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training more than 25-years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, and vision for curriculum spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About Lion Group Training Center

LION GROUP TRAINING CENTER (LGTC) is a PT. LION GROUP division that has duty to provide training for all employees of Lion Air Group Company. Founded in 2004, Lion Group Training Center has conducted thousands of Operation Training, Maintenance Training, General & Managerial Skill Training. Located at Warehouse complex Bandara mas Tangerang. Banten. Lion Group Training Center Operation (LGTC Ops) Offer Pilot Type Rating Course for: A330, A320, ATR 72-500/600 and B737 It will have a capacity to offer training course for more than 2500 pilot trainee annually, becoming the largest Training Facility when fully operation in 2020.

Source: CPaT Global
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European Aircraft Manufacturer, Airbus, Ends 2023 with Order Backlog of 8,598 Aircraft

  • Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase on 2022.
  • 2,319 gross orders (2,094 net), including 1,835 A320 Family and 300 A350 Family aircraft.
  • Demonstrates strong recovery and acceleration for modernising aircraft fleets with latest generation fuel efficient aircraft.
  • The 2023 year end backlog stands at 8,598 aircraft.

Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year end backlog stood at 8,598 aircraft.

“2023 was a landmark year for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business with exceptional sales and deliveries on the upper end of our target,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. “A number of factors came together to help us achieve our goals, including the increased flexibility and capability of our global industrial system, as well as the strong demand from airlines to refresh their fleets with our most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft.” Guillaume added: “This is a remarkable achievement. My thanks goes to our customers, supplier partners and all the Airbus teams who made it happen.”

“We originally anticipated aviation to recover sometime in the 2023-2025 timeframe, but what we saw in 2023 was, alongside the single-aisle market, widebody return much sooner than expected, and with vigour,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus’ newly appointed CEO, Commercial Aircraft. “A big thumbs up to our commercial and regional teams, and importantly, a big thank you to our customers for their trust and partnership. We have never sold as many A320s or A350s in any given year, not to mention welcoming seven new customers for the A350-1000. Travel is back and there is serious momentum!” Christian added: “I’m proud to say there are now 735 more fuel-efficient Airbus jets flying today, paving the way to our lower carbon future. It’s the orders we win today that will support us in investing in innovative and even more sustainable solutions tomorrow.”

Source: Airbus
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Flight Training Management Software Provider, FlightLogger, Caps Off 2023 Supporting 182 Clients in 45 Countries

FlightLogger, a leader in flight training management software, is thrilled to announce a series of significant milestones achieved in the year 2023, marking a year of substantial growth and innovation.

Global expansion and clientele success

In 2023, FlightLogger proudly surpassed its client acquisition goal, reaching 182 clients worldwide, exceeding the initial target of 180. This expansion has not only solidified their global presence but also diversified their client base across 45 countries on six continents.

Among those who have joined FlightLogger, the company is proud to highlight new collaborations with some of the most prestigious flight training organizations: Sevenair Academy and Airways Aviation in Europe, RMIT University in Australia – the second largest university in the country, and Utah State University in the United States. Together with the many other training organizations who joined FlightLogger in 2023, these partnerships underscore the company’s commitment to delivering top-tier SaaS solutions to the world’s leading aviation training providers.

Internal Team Expansion and Specialized Roles

2023 has been a transformative year for FlightLogger, characterized by strategic internal growth. A significant development was the addition of a Product Manager to their team, a critical step in enhancing the development of their SaaS product. Additionally, FlightLogger expanded their development and client success teams, a move crucial for supporting their growing client base and maintaining their excellence in service and support.

In response to their expanding client base, FlightLogger has increased their development and client success teams. This enhancement not only supports their growth trajectory but also ensures that FlightLogger maintains their high standards of client service and support. This commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in their Capterra reviews, where the company boast an average overall rating of 4.6 out of 5, with an exceptional 4.85 in customer service. This feedback underlines their dedication to providing exceptional service and a user-friendly experience.

Innovative integrations for enhanced operations

Last year, FlightLogger intensified their focus on integrations as a strategic component of their growth plan. FlightLogger successfully integrated with several key platforms to provide comprehensive and streamlined solutions to their clients:

  • Aeroplanned: For advanced long-term planning capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Wingops and SAM: These integrations offer robust aircraft maintenance management, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Quickbooks: Integration with Quickbooks facilitates streamlined and efficient billing processes, simplifying financial management for their clients.

These integrations represent FlightLogger’s commitment to providing a holistic and efficient operational experience for flight training organizations.

Impressive usage statistics

The effectiveness and reach of FlightLogger are underscored by their impressive usage statistics. Currently, FlightLogger proudly serves 93,000 users globally.

In 2023, a remarkable 819,000 flights were logged, and 1,100,000 bookings were made through their platform, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. These numbers are a testament to the trust and reliance placed in FlightLogger’s software by the flight training community.

Forward momentum

As FlightLogger looks to the future, FlightLogger is committed to continuing their trajectory of growth and innovation. FlightLogger is dedicated to empowering flight training organizations with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

FlightLogger extends their heartfelt thanks to their clients, partners, and team members who have contributed to their success this year. Here’s to reaching new heights together in 2024.

For more information about FlightLogger and their services, please visit https://flightlogger.net/.

Source: FlightLogger
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Simulator Manufacturer, MPS, Offers New Simulator Branding Options

Netherlands headquartered flight simulator manufacturer MPS is offering new and existing customers client-specific color branding options, something which has never been seen in the training industry before. Effective immediately, MPS customers will be offered the option to design a cabin which fits their marketing goals if purchasing a new simulator, or alternatively, other options to upgrade existing devices.

The cost for this branding opportunity is minimal and depends upon the order. Designs will add little to no downtime on existing devices and no additional time to deliver for new orders.

“At MPS, we are always innovating to move the needle in our industry. From technology updates, cabin redesigns and of course, always keeping you up to date on regulatory information, we take pride in delivering the ultimate training solution to your organization,” said MPS Chief Executive Officer Philip Adrian, “This new branding option will provide our customers with the chance to showcase their unique colors, logo and more.”

Frontier Airlines will be the first customer to see branding incorporated into their simulator devices with other orders already in place.

For more information about MPS, visit www.mps.aero or follow MPS on LinkedIn.

About MPS

MPS develops, manufactures and maintains type specific simulators, using actual Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 flight decks. The simulators are designed to support the needs of training organizations and airlines for high quality devices that support affordable training. MPS delivers its products and services worldwide to independent and major airline’s in-house training organizations. MPS has a global installed base of simulators qualified to the highest standards, such as FAA and EASA. For further information on MPS see https://www.mps.aero or contact us on +31 34 621 2777 or info@mps.aero.

Source: MPS
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