Market Intelligence: South East Asia
Southeast Asian Carrier Welcomes First of 20 New Airbus Widebody Aircraft in November 2024
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, welcomed the arrival of its first Airbus 330-900 (A330neo) aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines today as part of the Group’s fleet modernisation strategy.
The aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-MNG, departed from the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France on 28 November 2024 at 8:52pm local time and safely arrived at its home base at KL International Airport (KUL) on 29 November 2024 at 4:52 pm local time. Prior to its arrival, the aircraft was escorted by a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet and performed a spectacular flypast, offering plane spotters an extraordinary sight. Upon arrival, the aircraft was greeted with a water salute.
The journey of flight MH5039 took a total flight time of 13 hours and was flown by Captain Khairul Syukri Khalid, Captain Azim Sham Che Din, Captain Zainuddin Hussein and Captain Najwan Reshan Nahdan Rengganathan.
In August 2022, MAG signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) with Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Avolon for the acquisition of 20 A330neo aircraft which are scheduled to be delivered through to 2028.
Source: Malaysia Aviation Group
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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – True Course Simulation
In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Brett Watts – CEO of True Course Simulations, a simulator manufacturer that specializes in virtual reality flight training.
True Course Simulation offers a simple 3-step learning process that includes a pre-flight briefing, interactive simulations, and visual demonstrations of maneuvers.
The conversation covers:
- Company Evolution and Offerings: True Course Simulations (TCS) provides comprehensive VR-based flight training solutions that include hardware (immersive training devices), software (courseware), and data management tools. Originally focused on military contracts, the company has expanded to serve civilian flight schools globally, prioritizing innovation and efficiency in pilot training.
- Global Expansion and Partnerships: TCS has established partnerships with flight training organizations worldwide, including recent device deployments to Nelson Aviation College (New Zealand), Embry-Riddle Asia (Singapore), and Sydney Flight College (Australia).
- Key Trends in Pilot Training: Brett highlighted the increasing demand for efficiency due to rising costs and instructor shortages. Another trend is the growing adoption of automation and VR to supplement traditional training, reducing stress on students and instructors.
- Impact on Training and Safety: TCS tools improve safety and efficiency by enabling students to master core skills in simulations before real-world training. This approach reduces cognitive overload and better prepares students for complex multitasking in the cockpit.
- Mission: TCS stands out by offering an integrated system of VR labs, self-guided learning, and performance analytics. The company aims to empower students with confidence and proficiency while supporting partners in modernizing their training systems.
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Australia’s RMIT Aviation Academy Prepares to Welcome Thai Airline’s Cadets to Campus in 2025
Bangkok, Thailand – RMIT Aviation Academy shared updates on its engagement with potential Vietjet Air Thailand pilot cadets as part of an ongoing cadet pilot training program partnership. The Aviation Academy is preparing to welcome a new group of cadets in Bendigo, Australia, by 2025, following an intensive selection process.
- Recruitment for Vietjet Air Thailand pilot cadets began in June during the TVJ SkyCareers Festival, which drew 700 applicants.
- The pool has now narrowed to 30 candidates in the final stage of selection
Source: Justin Brownjohn (RMIT University’s Aviation Academy)
Photo Credit: Justin Brownjohn (RMIT University’s Aviation Academy)