Malaysian Flight School Enrols 9 Cadets in September 2024

Melaka, Malaysia based International Aero Training Academy (IATAC), which in May 2024 appointed Captain Kenneth Yap as its new CEO, has inducted 9 new cadets on September 18, 2024. In June 2024 had announced that it is seeking to recruit flight instructors and open to any nationality.

It has also been expanding its fleet with in August sharing that it has entered into a leasing arrangement for its Diamond DA42 multi-engine aircraft with BATS Aviation.

Source: International Aero Training Academy
Photo Credit: International Aero Training Academy

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Philippines-based Pilot Training Organization AAG Welcomes 5th Intake for this Year’s Airline Pilot Program

Clark, Philippines – Alpha Aviation Group (AAG), an aviation and pilot training group, welcomed a new batch of cadets into its prestigious Airline Pilot Program (APP)™ on September 10, 2024. The latest intake, APP Batch 05-2024, will undergo a comprehensive pilot training program designed with the Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) philosophy, supported by state-of-the-art training infrastructure.

Source: Alpha Aviation Group
Photo Credit: Alpha Aviation Group

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Flight Simulator Service Provider Sponsoring RAeS Flight Simulation Conference

Sim Ops, a flight simulation service provider, announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Flight Simulation Conference 2024, taking place on the 22nd and 23rd of October.

Earlier in the year, in March, it announced it will launch its new parts application marketplace soon. The application will provide an industry marketplace for the trading of surplus parts, free of charge for 2024.

Source: Sim Ops

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Private-Radar

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series AFM’s Customer Success & Business Development Manager Agata Marszalek speaks with Prisque Lemble, Founder and CEO of Private-Radar – an innovative and easy-to-use cloud-based software designed to streamline the daily operations of pilot training centers

The conversation covers:

  • Background and Motivation: Prisque Lemblé founded Private Radar in 2014 after a near-collision incident while flying, which inspired him to create a system to improve aviation safety. His company now offers flight school management software with an integrated aircraft tracking system.
  • Growth and Partnerships: Private Radar has rapidly expanded, with over 100 partners in 30 countries. Notable partnerships include Lufthansa Aviation Training and American Flight Schools, with recent expansions into new countries including Romania and Australia.
  • Pilot Shortage and Regulatory Challenges: Lemblé discussed the global shortage of pilots and regulatory challenges like competency-based training assessments (CBTA) from EASA. Private Radar helps flight schools meet these evolving standards.
  • Innovative Solutions: The company focuses on improving efficiency and reducing operational costs. Their aircraft tracking system optimizes aircraft utilization and maintenance.
  • Customization and Client Focus: A key differentiator for Private Radar is its ability to customize software based on client feedback and specific regional requirements, enhancing its adaptability for flight schools worldwide.

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Airbus Releases 2024-2043 Global Services Forecast – Including Pilot Demand Forecast

Global aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, released the latest edition of its Global Services Forecast (GMF) for the 2024-2043 period. The forecasts highlights that the services market is set to almost double in size over the next 20 years to USD 290bn. Driven by: 42,430 new aircraft deliveries.

Key relevant highlights for the pilot training ecosystem:

  • 42,430 new aircraft deliveries; 18,460 to replace and 23,970 to grow the current fleet
  • 620,000 new pilots required
    • 124,000 in North America
    • 124,000 in China
    • 119,000 in Europe and CIS
    • 90,000 in Asia Pacific
    • 59,000 in the Middle East
    • 54,000 in South Asia
    • 36,000 in Latin America and the Caribbean
    • 14,000 in Africa
  • 8.3 million hours of training required in simulators

Source: Airbus

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