Market Intelligence: South East Asia
CAE’s President Shares Thoughts with Canadian Media Outlet
Global pilot training solution provider CAE’s President and CEO shared his thoughts with Canadian News Paper Toronto Star – key highlights were;
- Addressing the Pilot Shortage: The aviation industry faces a significant shortage of aircrew, including pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin crew. CAE’s aviation talent forecast indicates a need for 1.3 million new aviation professionals globally within the next decade, with 300,000 required pilots. There are about 350,000 pilots flying today. CAE collaborates with financial institutions to provide financing for aspiring pilots, enabling them to pursue their training and securing job opportunities with partner airlines upon completion.
- Promoting Diversity: CAE actively supports diversity in the aviation sector. The Women in Flight Ambassador program selects talented young women globally, sponsors their flight training, and connects them with partner airlines. These women become advocates, encouraging more young women to pursue careers as airline pilots.
- Efficiency and Cost Reduction: CAE’s vast scale, conducting over 1.3 million hours of airline training annually, enables airlines to outsource training efficiently. Six of the seven largest U.S. airlines utilize CAE’s training centers, unlocking efficiencies that lower their operational costs.
- Technological Solutions: CAE develops software to assist airlines in managing crew schedules, handling disruptions, and optimizing operations. This technology aids airlines in minimizing disruptions caused by factors such as weather and ensures a smoother experience for passengers.
You can read the full interview here.
Source: The Star
Photo Credit: CAE (shown as meta image)
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Student Pilots Receive Licenses as First Aviation Academy Announces Financing Partnership
Subic, Philippines based flight school First Aviation Academy shares student milestone following financing announcement. The latest batch of 5 cadets finished their Private Pilot License Checkride.
Earlier in October 2023 First Aviation Academy announced its partnership with the Philippine National Bank (PNB) for the Pilot Trainee Financial Assistance Program which makes it possible for those who are in need of funds to jumpstart their aviation career through a loan request, with the non-collateralized loan at up to P2M (US$35,000) and the collateralized loan amounting at up to P10M (US$176,000).
About First Aviation Academy
First Aviation Academy offers cadetship, modular and flexi programs for aspiring pilots. They are a joint venture between MacroAsia Corporation, the leading aviation support services in the Philippines and PTC Holdings, the largest maritime training and crewing in the country.
Source: First Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: First Aviation Academy
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Aircraft Manufacturer, Airbus, Announces Changes to the Leadership Team
Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE is announcing changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, as well as the appointment of a designated Commercial Aircraft business management team which will operate under the helm of Christian Scherer.
“Looking at our key priorities, we want to put the Company in the right configuration for the future,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. “Our leadership team will further focus on the operational challenges of today, while addressing strategy and transformation to secure the future in all our businesses. This will require constant attention and stewardship from this leadership team – united around a common purpose and sharing Airbus’ core values – in order to be successful in the fast-changing global environment that has become our new normal.”
Meanwhile, Airbus also announces appointments to the new Commercial Aircraft management team.
“Our customers, partners and stakeholders expect total commitment from Airbus to deliver on the ambitions and operational objectives of our Commercial Aircraft business. I’m excited to assemble a team of talented and recognised leaders at such a critical time for our industry,” said Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft. “I’m looking forward to tackling the challenges and exploiting the opportunities together with this exceptional team.”
From 1 January 2024 onwards, the new Airbus leadership team led by Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury will consist of:
- Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources Officer*
- Bruno Even, CEO Airbus Helicopters*
- Alberto Gutierrez, EVP Special Industrial Projects*
- John Harrison, General Counsel*
- Catherine Jestin, EVP Digital and Information Management*
- Julie Kitcher, Chief Sustainability Officer and Communications*
- Sabine Klauke, Chief Technology Officer*
- Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft*
- Mike Schoellhorn, CEO Airbus Defence and Space*
- Thomas Toepfer, Chief Financial Officer*
- Jeff Knittel, Chairman and CEO Airbus Americas
- Matthieu Louvot, EVP Strategy
- Wouter van Wersch, EVP International
- George Xu, CEO Airbus China
From 1 January 2024 onwards, the new Commercial Aircraft management team led by CEO Commercial Aircraft Christian Scherer will consist of:
- Stella Belvisi, General Counsel
- Maggie Bergsma, Head of Communications
- Mathieu Callewaert, EVP Human Resources
- Thomas Hundt, EVP Finance
- Sabine Klauke, EVP Engineering*
- Florent Massou dit Labaquère, EVP Operations*
- Philippe Mhun, EVP Programmes and Services*
- Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales
Further appointments will be made at a later date.
The roles marked with a (*) have been proposed by the CEO and approved by the Board of Directors to form the Airbus Executive Committee which consists of 13 members. The Executive Committee supports the CEO in his duty of managing Airbus. It is chaired by the CEO and comprises the heads of major functions and businesses.
Going forward, Airbus will work to establish this new organisational set-up in project mode from 1 January 2024 onwards. This will be conducted in collaboration with Airbus’ social partners, who have been informed about the process during a meeting of the European Works Council (SE-WC) on 12 October 2023.
Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus (shown as meta image)
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer HAVELSAN Shares Video on Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator
Turkey headquartered flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN which recently announced its second Boeing B737-8 MAX full flight simulator having achieved level D certification from EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) as well as a Turkish Airlines establishing a new flight training facility within the HAVELSAN Technology Campus in Ankara, Turkey, has shared the below video on its Airbus A320 full flight simulator.
You can learn more about HAVELSAN and the flight simulators it manufacturers on its AFM HAVELSAN Supplier Profile.
Source: HAVELSAN
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South East Asian Low-Cost Carrier Onboards Cadet Pilot Program Graduates
Singapore based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia has shared a video highlighting graduates of its cadet program which are now joining the airlines. See the video below.
Back in September 2023 Jetstar Asia announced that it is planning to hire over 200 pilots and cabin crew members as part of its efforts to rebuild capacity following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline also intends to add two more Airbus A320 aircraft to its existing fleet of seven by the end of 2023. Jetstar Asia’s CEO, Barathan Pasupathi, announced these plans, stating that the airline is entering an exciting phase of sustainable growth. In addition to rehiring some pilots who left during the peak of the pandemic, Jetstar Asia will also recruit new cadet pilots and cabin crew interns. The airline plans to hire graduates from aviation academies through a direct-entry recruitment program. While Jetstar Asia already has the crew needed for the two A320s set to join its fleet in 2023, the recruitment program will address roles required over the next 12 months.
Jetstar Asia currently operates 7 Airbus A320.
AFM team note – Please note that previously L3Harris was a cadet program training partner of Jetstar Asia.
Source: Jetstar Asia
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Airbus Appoints New Chief Representative for Malaysia
Global aircraft manufacturer has appointed Burgan N. Ali as its new Airbus Chief Representative (ACR) for Malaysia. “In this position, Burhan will represent Airbus-wide interests in Malaysia, and support our plans to strengthen our local presence. He succeeds my dear friend and colleague Raymond LIM, who has been promoted to become APAC Head of Customer Services. I am confident that Burhan will build on Raymond’s success and take the Airbus name to even greater heights in Malaysia.” shared Anand Stanley, President, Asia Pacific at Airbus.
Source: Anand Stanley
Photo Credit: Airbus