Market Intelligence: South East Asia

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Hosts Approved Training Organizations Summit 2023

More than 120 participants from different flying schools including Accountable Managers, Quality Managers, and Heads of Training actively joined the Approved Training Organizations Summit hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) at Casa Ibarra on Monday, October 2, 2023.

This significant event, organized through the initiative of the Licensing and Certification Department (LCD) of the Flight Standards Inspectorate Service (FSIS), aimed to enhance safety and standards in aviation training.

The event included updates from the Training Organizations Certification and Inspection Division (TOCID) and LCD; lectures on Single Pilot Human Factors and Threat and Error Management, Competency-Based Training Assessment, Corrective Action Plan: Close Loop. Additionally, specialized workshops were conducted, such as the Corrective Action Plan Workshop for Quality Managers and the Threat and Error Management Workshop for Heads of Training.

One of the summit’s highlights was the Accountable Managers executive meeting, with CAAP’s Captain Florendo C. Aquino, Acting Chief of FSIS, Atty. Nestor Pasano, Chief of the LCD, and Captain Edgardo Diaz, who facilitated discussions on both administrative and operational concerns within training organizations.

DOTr Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Usec. Roberto Cecilio O. Lim attended the event together with CAAP Director General Captain Manuel Antonio L. Tamayo, and Deputy Director General for Operations Captain Edgardo G. Diaz, who actively supported the activity.

Director General Captain Tamayo emphasized that CAAP conducted the ATO Summit as part of its commitment to maintain transparent and effective communication with its stakeholders as well as to provide guidance to ATOs in regard to CAAP’s recommended Audit Procedures tool, future plans, and safety enhancement.

The summit stands as a testament to CAAP’s undertaking towards a safer and more informed aviation community.

Source: Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Photo Credit: Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

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FLYING Media Group Acquires Leading Business Aircraft Listing Marketplace

United States headquartered FLYING Media Group (FMG) has acquired AvBuyer, a leading business aircraft listing marketplace and large business aviation media brand.

For 25 years, AvBuyer has been providing aircraft owners and operators with key information so that they can make better-informed buying decisions across all areas of business aviation operations.

AvBuyer includes AvBuyer.com, one of the most active business aircraft listing marketplaces, and AvBuyer Magazine, a publication with market intelligence that is distributed to FBOs all over the world. FMG also acquired GA Buyer Europe and GA Buyer Africa, which offer classified listings and marketplaces that cover the European and African general aviation markets.

In addition to providing a liquid marketplace for dealers to match with prospective buyers, AvBuyer is a leading market intelligence provider in the business aviation community.

“AvBuyer is one of the most respected brands in the aircraft dealer and buyer communities. Now with a significant global presence, the FMG platform has the most expansive reach for prospective buyers of any classified aircraft listing provider in aviation,” said Craig Fuller, CEO of FMG.

FMG owns one of the fastest-growing aircraft listing marketplaces, Aircraft For Sale (AFS) and AircraftforSale.com. The Aircraft For Sale monthly print edition is sent to every FLYING Magazine subscriber and is distributed to FBOs across North America.

FMG plans to continue to build Aircraft For Sale, which is focused on the pilot community, and AvBuyer, which is focused on the business aviation and fleet operator community.

FLYING Media Group has the largest audience of active and prospective aircraft buyers of any media provider across its portfolio of 26 aviation brands, online sites, and marketplaces.

“With our acquisition AvBuyer, FLYING Media Group’s massive and engaged audience is unmatched by any other aviation media provider. Dealers and OEMs that want to get their message and listings in front of the largest number of prospects should certainly look to FLYING Media Group,” Fuller said.

FMG plans to bring the AvBuyer editorial operations and content into its expansive media platform that includes FLYING Magazine, Kitplanes, BusinessAIR, Plane & Pilot, Aviation Consumer, Aviation Safety, AVweb, Airline Geeks, Aircraft For Sale, and IFR.

Continuing a process that began after the acquisition of FLYING, FMG plans to make significant investments in its B2B editorial and creative studios over the next year.

“FLYING has nearly 100 reporters and regular contributors that cover the aviation industry, making it the largest media provider in the $2.5 trillion aerospace industry,” Fuller said. “We will continue to invest in the expansion of FMG through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth initiatives in the markets that we serve.”

Source: FLYING

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Alpha Aviation Group Graduates 11 Airbus A320 Type Rating Pilots

Clark, Philippines – Seven (7) cadet pilots belonging to various batches of Alpha Aviation Group’s (AAG) Airline Pilot Program (APP) along with four (4) First Officer Transition (FOT) trainees were formally recognized in a joint graduation ceremony on 30 September 2023.

“As I look back on my journey, I’m deeply grateful for the invaluable training and experiences I had here in AAG. I gained not only technical skills and knowledge necessary for a successful aviation career but also a deep sense of responsibility, discipline, and a passion for excellence,” shared F.O Airese Lynne Kaw (APP Batch 44) in her celebratory speech.

Capt. Nilo Oropesa (Philippines AirAsia, Flight Operations Consultant) graced the event as guest of honor and speaker. He commended the graduates for their dedication and passion for the aviation industry. “The road ahead will not be easy, but never forget to keep your aim high and believe in yourself. After all, behind every dark cloud is the most beautiful sunset. Your dedication to your craft and hardwork will always overcome the toughest obstacle that will come your way,” Capt. Oropesa said.

Also in attendance were Capt. Vicente Casibang II (AAGP Accountable Manager), Capt. Gaudencio Maniano (AICAT Accountable Manager), Capt. Anthony Tan (AAGP Training Head) and Ms. Ma. Rufina Santos (AAG Head of Student Affairs and Client Relations). They acknowledged the families and loved ones for their unwavering support to the graduates until their successful completion of the program. They also reassured them of AAG’s commitment to continuously support the alumni throughout their aviation careers.

Source: Alpha Aviation Group
Photo Credit: Alpha Aviation Group

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Malaysian Pilot Training Facilitator Opens Application European ATPL and Type Rating Pilot Program

Aerovione Sdn Bhd, a pilot training facilitator based in Selangor, Malaysia, announces that its ATPL & Type Rating Pilot Program in collaboration with Czech Aviation Training Centre, the only foreign Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) – approved training organization, in Prague, Czech Republic is now accepting applications for October and November 2023 intake.

Aerovione’s programs include the option of financing through a Malaysia Bank – Affin Bank.

Source: Aerovione
Photo Credit: Aerovione

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