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Philippines-based Alpha Aviation Group Graduates 16 New First Officer-Qualified Pilots in January 2024

Clark, Philippines – Fifteen (15) cadet pilots representing various batches of Alpha Aviation Group’s (AAG’s) Airline Pilot Program (APP) and one (1) First Officer Transition (FOT) trainee were recognized at a joint graduation ceremony on 27 January 2024.

In his welcome remarks, Capt. Gaudencio Maniano (AAG International Center for Aviation Training [AICAT] Accountable Manager) congratulated the graduates for achieving this milestone. “As you embark on this new chapter, remember to keep aiming high, stay committed to your dreams, and never stop reaching for the sky,” Capt. Maniano shares.

“This isn’t the end of the journey; it’s just the beginning. New routes, new faces, new challenges await us. But with the foundation we’ve built here, the bonds we’ve forged, and the lessons we’ve learned, I’m confident that we are ready for whatever lies ahead,” shares First Officer Reinald Joseph G. Donado in his celebratory message as a graduate with distinction.

Capt. Emmanuel C. Generoso (Chief Operating Officer of Island Aviation, Inc. and Former A330 Chief Pilot of Philippine Airlines) graced the ceremony as the guest of honor and speaker, inspiring the graduates to embrace the future with loyalty, good character, integrity, and humility. “Understand that not every flight will be the same and the skies won’t always be clear, and that’s the beauty of this profession. Ultimately, you alone have the power to become the pilot you’ve always dreamed of being,” Capt. Generoso shares. He has had a distinguished 36-year career in aviation exemplifying the challenges and triumphs of the profession including successfully handling a hijacking of an Airbus A330 under his command carrying 278 passengers in the year 2000 to which he received a commendation from Former President Joseph Estrada.

In his closing remarks, Capt. Vicente Casibang II (AAGP Accountable Manager) thanked the families for their steadfast support and assured them of AAG’s ongoing commitment to the graduates’ aviation careers.

Source: Alpha Aviation Group
Photo Credit: Alpha Aviation Group

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IATA: Global Air Travel Demand Continued Its Bounce Back in 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2023 and total 2023 traffic edged even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand.

Total traffic in 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 36.9% compared to 2022. Globally, full year 2023 traffic was at 94.1% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. December 2023 total traffic rose 25.3% compared to December 2022 and reached 97.5% of the December 2019 level. Fourth quarter traffic was at 98.2% of 2019, reflecting the strong recovery towards the end of the year.

International traffic in 2023 climbed 41.6% versus 2022 and reached 88.6% of 2019 levels. December 2023 international traffic climbed 24.2% over December 2022, reaching 94.7% of the level in December 2019. Fourth quarter traffic was at 94.5% of 2019.

Domestic traffic for 2023 rose 30.4% compared to the prior year. 2023 domestic traffic was 3.9% above the full year 2019 level. December 2023 domestic traffic was up 27.0% over the year earlier period and was at 2.3% above December 2019 traffic. Fourth quarter traffic was 4.4% higher than the same quarter in 2019.

“The strong post-pandemic rebound continued in 2023. December traffic stood just 2.5% below 2019 levels, with a strong performance in quarter 4, teeing-up airlines for a return to normal growth patterns in 2024. The recovery in travel is good news. The restoration of connectivity is powering the global economy as people travel to do business, further their educations, take hard-earned vacations and much more. But to maximize the benefits of air travel in the post-pandemic world, governments need to take a strategic approach. That means providing cost-efficient infrastructure to meet demand, incentivizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production to meet our net zero carbon emission goal by 2050, and adopting regulations that deliver a clear cost-benefit. Completing the recovery must not be an excuse for governments to forget the critical role of aviation to increasing the prosperity and well-being of people and businesses the world over,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

International Passenger Markets

Asia-Pacific airlines posted a 126.1% rise in full year international 2023 traffic compared to 2022, maintaining the strongest year-over-year rate among the regions. Capacity rose 101.8% and the load factor climbed 9.0 percentage points to 83.1%. December 2023 traffic rose 56.9% compared to December 2022.

European carriers’ full year traffic climbed 22.0% versus 2022. Capacity increased 17.5%, and load factor rose 3.1 percentage points to 83.8%. For December, demand climbed 13.6% compared to the same month in 2022. December traffic was higher than the corresponding month in 2019 for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Middle Eastern airlines saw a 33.3% traffic rise in 2023 compared to 2022. Capacity increased 26.0% and load factor climbed 4.4 percentage points to 80.1%. December demand climbed 16.6% compared to the same month in 2022.

North American carriers reported a 28.3% annual traffic rise in 2023 compared to 2022. Capacity increased 22.4%, and load factor climbed 3.9 percentage points to 84.6%. December 2023 traffic rose 13.5% compared to the year-ago period.

Latin American airlines posted a 28.6% traffic rise in 2023 over full year 2022. Annual capacity climbed 25.4% and load factor increased 2.1 percentage points to 84.7%, the highest among the regions. December demand climbed 26.5% compared to December 2022.

African airlines’ annual traffic rose 38.7% in 2023 versus the prior year. Full year 2023 capacity was up 38.3% and load factor climbed 0.2 percentage points to 71.9%, the lowest among regions. December 2023 traffic for African airlines rose 9.5% over December 2022.

China’s full year domestic traffic rose 138.8% versus 2022, and is now 7.1% above the 2019 level.

Australia (-4.2% compared to 2019) and Japan (-3.2% compared to 2019) are the only major domestic markets yet to recover pre-pandemic traffic demand.

Source: IATA
Photo Credit: IATA

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Regional Aircraft Manufacturer ATR Announces Latest Appointment for Head of Human Resources

ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, announced the appointment of Maria Teresa Pedra Bruñó as its new Head of Human Resources, effective February 1, 2024. She succeeds Sadika Moussaoui, who takes on new responsibilities within the Airbus Commercial management team.

In this role, Maria Teresa oversees all human resources strategy and operations for ATR worldwide. She is based at the company’s global headquarters in Toulouse, France, and reports directly to the CEO.

Maria Teresa brings over 20 years of human resources experience to ATR, having held various HR roles of increasing responsibility within Airbus Commercial since 2003. Most recently, she served as Head of Talent and Executive Management, where she focused on promoting diversity, inclusion and leadership development.

“We are delighted to welcome Maria Teresa to our executive team,” said ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. “Her deep HR expertise and international experience will be invaluable assets as we continue to strengthen our company culture and embrace all the opportunities of a constantly evolving environment. The way we manage our talents will be decisive in maintaining our leadership and relevance on the regional market. I also want to thank Sadika for her precious contribution over the years to develop our people, foster engagement, leadership, collaboration and inclusivity, and wish her the very best going forward.”

Previously, Maria Teresa served as HR Manager in Germany, supporting employees and activities related to the A400M final assembly line in Seville. In France since 2008, Maria Teresa was Head of Recruitment for Airbus in France, playing a key role in hiring for the A350 programme. She also served different businesses like Technology, Commercial and International as Senior HR Business Partner.

Source: ATR Aircraft
Photo Credit: ATR Aircraft

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Malaysian Flight School AATA Announces Latest Appointment for Chief Ground Instructor

Asia Aeronautical Training Academy (AATA), a flight school based at Senai International Airport, Malaysia, has appointed Keshin Shiv as Chief Ground Instructor.

As Chief Ground Instructor, Shiv ensures that the ground training are carried out in accordance to the approved syllabus and related regulatory documents; plans and monitors the daily, weekly and monthly ground training activities to achieve course target plan; and supervises and ensures on standardization of instructors and cadets are according to standard.

Learn more about Asia Aeronautical Training Academy or Shiv by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Keshin Shiv (Asia Aeronautical Training Academy)
Photo Credit: Asia Aeronautical Training Academy (shown as meta image)

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Boeing to Showcase Sustainable Aviation, Advanced Air Mobility, Defense and Services at Singapore Airshow 2024

  • Attendees can step inside a 777X cabin display, experience an F-15EX simulator and test Boeing’s climate impact modeling tool
  • Aircraft including the CH-47F Chinook, AH-64E Apache, F-15, P-8A Poseidon and C-17 Globemaster III on static display

Boeing will highlight its commercial products, defense capabilities and services at the Singapore Airshow 2024. Company leaders will also discuss how they are supporting commercial aviation’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

“We are proud to once again participate at the Singapore Airshow, which highlights how Southeast Asia’s fast-growing economies continue to invest in new aerospace products and services for the future,” said Dr. Brendan Nelson AO, president of Boeing Global. “Boeing provides our commercial and government customers across the region with the capabilities they need while we continue to expand our regional presence and open new opportunities for partners and suppliers.”

For media planning, Boeing will offer these events during the airshow:

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

  • An immersive display of the 777X cabin experience highlighting its spacious and flexible architecture will be available.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

  • The F-15EX simulator will let visitors experience the next-generation multi-role fighter’s state-of-the-art design and cockpit.
  • Defense customers will display several Boeing aircraft including the F-15, P-8A Poseidon, AH-64E Apache, CH-47F Chinook, and C-17 Globemaster III. A B-52 will participate in the flying display.

Boeing Global Services

  • Boeing will showcase services for government and commercial customers including digital, sustainment, modifications, parts and training solutions.

Advanced Air Mobility

  • Boeing subsidiary Wisk will speak about their eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) solution, which is the world’s first all-electric, autonomous, four-seat air taxi.

Sustainability

  • Boeing will demonstrate its Cascade Climate Impact Model, a data-modeling tool that provides actionable insights into how different strategies can reduce emissions and enable the aviation industry to decarbonize by 2050.
  • The company will also discuss its work to catalyze sustainable aviation fuel production globally through local collaboration and policy advocacy.

STEM and Startups

  • Boeing is participating at Singapore Airshow’s AeroCampus to engage and inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers and leaders.
  • Boeing will feature four companies it has invested in as part of the company’s continuing commitment to aerospace innovation.

Visit the Boeing Exhibit A-U01 to learn more about the company’s products and capabilities.

Boeing has partnered with stakeholders in Southeast Asia for over 75 years, supporting the development of aerospace and defense capabilities in the region. Singapore is Boeing’s Southeast Asia headquarters, where teams support commercial airplanes and defense procurement, services for government and commercial customers, training, supply chain and advanced research collaboration with public and private sectors.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Source: Boeing
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