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Philippines-based Flight School Airworks Aviation Academy Celebrates Batch 1 Wings Ceremony for Airline Cadet Pilot Program

Mactan, Cebu, Philippines – Airworks Aviation Academy, one of the country’s largest flight training organiastions held a wings and epaulette ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Batch 1 in its Cebu Pacific Air Cadet Pilot Program.

Airworks Aviation Academy’s President Vincent Charles Ong shared: “Everyone at Airworks Aviation Company, Inc. was so happy and proud at being able to help the cadets in achieving the first major milestone in their dreams of becoming airline pilots . It was a dream come true for us as well as these are the moments we live for. The cherry on top for the day was when I met some parents of the cadets for the first time, and they gave me raving feedback about the quality of our training and how grateful they were for the extra mile we do for their sons/daughters …truly, there are no words to describe how heartwarming this is for the instructors, mechanics and staff who endeavour to give 101% each day“.

n 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: Vincent Charles Ong (Airworks Aviation)
Photo Credit:  Vincent Charles Ong (Airworks Aviation)

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IATA Announces 2024 Appointment for Senior Manager of Pilot Training and Licensing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the appointment of Andrés Ospina, MRAeS, as the new Senior Manager of Pilot Training and Licensing. Capt. Ospina, who has accumulated extensive experience throughout his career, expressed that this new position represents one of the most significant milestones in his professional journey saying, “After many experiences I’ve lived through, today I reach another dream, perhaps the greatest one of my professional life, and I hope to stay here for the rest of my career.”

To know more about IATA or Mr. Ospina, connect with him through his LinkedIn Profile.

Source: Andrés Ospina

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Boeing’s Worker Strike Ends – Aircraft Deliveries to Accelerate Going into 2025

USA – Boeing’s largest union of machinists has voted to end a nearly two-month strike, accepting a four-year contract that includes significant wage and benefit increases. The contract promises a 38% wage increase over four years and $12,000 in signing bonuses, securing major gains for the 33,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The decision is a pivotal moment for Boeing, which has struggled with financial and reputational challenges in recent years.

  • The contract includes a guarantee that Boeing’s next airplane will be manufactured in the Seattle area, a significant win for IAM, with 59% of voting members approving the deal.
  • The new agreement raises average machinist salaries to $119,309 annually by the contract’s end, up from $75,608, and restores parental leave and an annual bonus program.

Statements

  • Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg noted in a message to employees, “We will only move forward by listening and working together… There is much work ahead to return to the excellence that made Boeing an iconic company.”
  • “It’s time we all come back together and focus on rebuilding the business and delivering the world’s best airplanes,” Ortberg added, calling for unity.

Boeing’s Financial and Operational Challenges

  • Ending the strike is expected to aid Boeing’s recovery, but analysts estimate that the walkout cost the company around $1 billion per month.
  • Production of popular models, including the 737 Max and 777, must resume promptly to restore Boeing’s revenue stream, which was already affected by safety and compliance issues with the 737 Max.
  • Boeing continues to face financial strain, reporting a $6.2 billion loss for the latest quarter, with ongoing cost-cutting measures set to reduce its 171,000-employee workforce by 10% next year.
  • Ortberg has indicated Boeing may divest some non-core divisions to focus on aircraft production and has already instituted multiple cost-saving measures.

Source: IAM and Boeing

AFM team notes

  • How does this industry development relate to a flight school?
    The end of the strike should accelerate aircraft deliveries providing a boost to airline pilot hiring demand in the first half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024.
  • How does this industry development relate to a full flight simulator pilot training center?
    The end of the strike should accelerate aircraft deliveries providing a boost to full flight simulator hour demand across Boeing types airline with especially type ratings increasing full flight simulator utilisation – forecasting FFS hour demand to increase in the first half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024.
  • How does this industry development relate to a pilot training industry supplier?
    Suppliers may see heightened demand for training equipment as Boeing stabilizes and accelerates aircraft production, particularly for popular commercial jet models.

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