Market Intelligence: South East Asia

New Zealand Flight School IAANZ Signs Cooperation with South East Asian Low Cost Carrier in Presence of New Zealand’s Prime Minister

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – On the afternoon of February 28, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Vietjet Aviation Academy (VJAA), Vietjet’s aviation training academy and full flight simulator training center. His official visit coincides with the upgrade of Vietnam-New Zealand relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership and the upcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations—symbolizing trust, connection, and deep cooperation between the two nations across various fields, including economy, trade, education, aviation, tourism, and investment.

Chairwoman Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao warmly welcomed Prime Minister Luxon to Vietjet, reaffirming commitments to economic, diplomatic, cultural, and scientific-technical cooperation during this occasion.

Prime Minister Luxon also witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Vietjet Aviation Academy and the International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ). The agreement focuses on training high-quality pilots specifically for Vietnam’s aviation industry and the broader region.

Source: Vietjet Aviation Academy

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Philippines-based Airworks Aviation Academy Welcomes 22 Airline Cadet Program Cadets in February 2025

Cebu, Philippines – headquartered Airworks Aviation Company, one of the largest flight training organisations in the Philippines, has welcomed the latest batch of 22 cadets for the Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program.

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: Airworks Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: Airworks Aviation Academy

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