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Airbus Updates 2025 Aircraft Delivery Forecast to 790

Global – Airbus has revised its 2025 commercial aircraft delivery target due to a recent quality issue from a supplier affecting the fuselage panels of its A320 Family aircraft.

  • The updated 2025 delivery target is approximately 790 commercial aircraft, down from previous target of 820

  • In 2024 Airbus delivered 766 aircraft

  • Despite the delivery adjustment, Airbus reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance:

    • EBIT Adjusted remains at around Euro 7.0 billion.

    • Free Cash Flow before Customer Financing remains targeted at approximately €4.5 billion.

  • The company plans to publish its November 2025 aircraft orders and deliveries on 5 December 2025.

Source: Airbus

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Bye Aerospace Selects Composite Approach to Build All-Electric Composite Aircraft

United States – Bye Aerospace, developer of the eFlyer family of all-electric aircraft, has selected Composite Approach, a U.S.-based specialist in advanced composite manufacturing, to build the fuselage for its new-design, all-electric composite aircraft. The partnership marks a key industrial milestone as Bye Aerospace progresses toward production of its next-generation electric training platform.

  • The selection ensures the aircraft’s structural design can transition from prototype to scalable, certifiable production, supporting the durability and efficiency targets required for training operations.

  • Bye Aerospace stated that the companies will also collaborate on tooling, assembly processes, and quality systems to support FAA certification and production readiness for the all-electric training aircraft.

Statements

  • Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace, said, “This collaboration represents a turning point for electric aviation. By combining our all-electric, aerodynamically efficient design with Composite Approach’s mastery of lightweight composite structures, we can demonstrate the first commercially viable all-electric aircraft to address the high costs of pilot training.“
  • Brian Harris, CEO of Composite Approach, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Bye Aerospace on this historic project. Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of composite technology, and this aircraft will showcase how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand to transform aviation.”

Source: Bye Aerospace

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FlightSafety International Appoints Eric Hinson as Chief Executive Officer

United States – FlightSafety International, one of the world’s largest providers of pilot training and full-flight simulators, has appointed Eric Hinson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds former president Barbara Telek, who recently announced her retirement.

  • Hinson previously served as Executive Vice President at FlightSafety from 2009–2012 before moving on to lead Simcom International as President & CEO.

  • A former U.S. Naval aviator, Hinson has accumulated more than 5,000 flight hours and holds an ATP rating, bringing operational experience directly aligned with FlightSafety’s training mission.

  • His industry leadership includes senior roles at Honeywell, Gulfstream, and Piaggio Aerospace, as well as more than a decade on the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) board, where he served as Chairman in 2023.

Statement

  • “I am thrilled to return to FlightSafety International at a transformative time for the business and the aviation industry,” said Hinson. “Together, we will continue driving innovation, enhancing operational excellence, and delivering world-class safety experiences for our customers.”

Source: FlightSafety International

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SimViz Labs Unveils Intuitive A320 Holding‑Pattern Simulator for Enhanced Pilot Decision‑Making

Global — SimViz Labs has highlighted how their training solutions enable pilots to navigate operational complexity — such as holds, delays, and fuel/time trade‑offs — with greater confidence, especially on their Airbus A320 platform.

  • The company designs scenario‑based FMS trainers that let pilots rehearse holding‑pattern decisions, fuel management and delay mitigation “in a calm environment” before encountering them in live operations.

  • Their A320 trainer emphasizes visual and intuitive decision‑making, turning complex automation and time/fuel trade‑offs into interactive scenarios.

  • This approach supports safer, more cost‑effective operations by improving pilot confidence with automation and procedural handling under time pressure.

Watch the A320 demo below.

Contact SimViz Labs for customized solutions specific to your fleet requirements.

Source: SimViz Labs

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FlightLogger Supports One of Europe’s Largest Flight Training Organisation Cut Admin by 30 Percent

Portugal – Sevenair Academy has reported a 30% reduction in administrative workload after fully implementing FlightLogger’s training management platform across all operational departments.

  • Faced with the challenges of scaling a multi-departmental training operation, Sevenair Academy adopted FlightLogger to unify its scheduling, documentation, and compliance processes.

  • Prior to implementation, the academy operated on fragmented tools across its training, maintenance, and administrative units, resulting in miscommunication and operational delays.

  • Key improvements achieved through FlightLogger include:

    • Centralized aircraft and instructor scheduling, improving resource utilization.

    • Standardized digital grading and training workflows, ensuring consistency.

    • Real-time communication across departments, eliminating information silos.

    • Digitized, instantly retrievable documentation to meet EASA compliance demands.

  • Sevenair’s operations team reported a significant reduction in scheduling conflicts and increased punctuality of lesson starts.

  • The unified system also contributed to faster course completion rates and supported a zero-finding outcome in a recent authority audit.

  • The academy highlighted that the new digital infrastructure will enable scalable growth without proportional increases in administrative headcount. Operations Manager, Sevenair Aacdemy

Statement:

  • “FlightLogger is the glue connecting our many departments, enabling growth without losing control.” — Operations Manager, Sevenair Academy

Read the full case story here.

Source: FlightLogger
Photo Credit: Sevenair Academy

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Pilot Training Ground School Materials Provider Padpilot Announces 2025 Partnership with German Flight School

Germany – TFC Käufer European Airline Services (TF Flight Training), a German pilot training organisation with over four decades of experience, has partnered with UK-based digital aviation publisher Padpilot to deliver advanced theoretical knowledge instruction for its ATPL programme.

  • TFC, founded in 1981 and based in Essen overlooking Lake Baldeney, offers a range of training including commercial pilot licences.

  • The move reflects TFC’s commitment to modernising its educational approach by adopting interactive, detailed, and up-to-date learning content.

  • Padpilot continues to expand its global footprint through partnerships with EASA-approved training organisations, aligning digital content with CBTA principles and ICAO standards.

Statements

  • “We want to offer current, high-quality learning materials that are modern, detailed and comprehensive. And that’s what Padpilot is all about,” said Isabelle de Bakker, Accountable Manager at TFC.

Source: Padpilot
Photo Credit: Padpilot

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