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Philippines’ Airworks Aviation Academy Welcomes VR Aviation Tool Provider to Study Training Enhancement Solutions

Philippines – NextGen Pilot, a provider of advanced digital aviation training solutions, visited Cebu based Airworks Aviation Academy, one of the Philippines’ largest flight training academy’s, to showcase its latest offerings in VR and AI-powered learning tools.

  • The visit featured a product demonstration and presentation led by a NextGen Pilot representative, covering micro-courses, Cessna C172/C152 virtual reality modules, and AI-driven role-play tools
  • Discussions were held with key Airworks personnel including the founder Vincent Charles Ong, Head of Training and Ernesto Panadero, focusing on the future of immersive training in flight education

Source: NextGen Pilot

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Philippine Carriers Placed Major Airbus Orders, But More Jets May Be Needed as Air Traffic Set to Outpace Regional and Global Averages

Philippines – Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have placed orders exceeding 110 aircraft with Airbus, in a move to address long-term growth forecasts for the Philippine aviation sector. Despite these orders, Airbus warns that further acquisitions may be necessary to meet the country’s rising travel demand.

  • The current Philippine order book includes A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft, covering domestic, regional, and long-haul routes
  • Airbus estimates Philippine air traffic will grow by 7% annually over the next 20 years, outpacing regional and global averages
  • In 2023, Cebu Pacific signed a record-breaking $24 billion agreement with Airbus for up to 152 aircraft, the largest single purchase in Philippine aviation history
  • PAL is awaiting delivery of nine A350-1000s and 13 A321neos, with plans to add more widebody aircraft over the next decade to expand U.S. connectivity
  • As of 2024, the Philippines has approximately 135 Airbus aircraft in service, with Cebu Pacific operating an all-Airbus fleet and PAL relying heavily on Airbus widebodies
  • Passenger traffic reached 59.91 million in 2024, with Cebu Pacific accounting for 38% of the market
  • The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects passenger volume in the Philippines to hit 66 million by 2028
  • The Philippine government is addressing capacity constraints:
    • Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is undergoing a ₱170.6 billion modernization to increase capacity from 35M to 62M passengers annually
    • New Manila International Airport targets a 2028 opening, with an initial 35M passenger capacity

Source: Airbus, PAL & Cebu Pacific

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Appoints New Service Centre in Australia in 2025

Australia — Tecnam announced tthe appointment of Avionics 2000 as an official Tecnam P2012 Service Centre, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in avionics and aircraft support across Australia.

This development builds on the 30-year partnership between Avionics 2000 and Hallmarc Aviation, official Tecnam dealer,  both based at Essendon Fields, Melbourne’s premier business aviation airfield. Together, they offer Tecnam operators a seamless and trusted support network backed by decades of experience and collaboration.

“We’re honoured to be appointed as a Tecnam P2012 Service Centre,” said Michael Kus, Director at Avionics 2000. “Our long-standing relationship with Hallmarc Aviation has always been built on shared values of quality, safety, and customer care.”

Anna Mant, Business Manager at Avionics 2000, added, “Avionics 2000 provides a comprehensive suite of services including MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), instrument repairs and calibration, electrical and radio systems, custom avionics upgrades, special mission platform integration, R&D, and more. This appointment allows us to bring our full capabilities to Tecnam operators, ensuring they receive the highest level of technical support and innovation.”

Michael Loccisano, CEO of Hallmarc Aviation, welcomed the announcement, stating, “Hallmarc Aviation has worked closely with Avionics 2000 for over three decades. This new chapter with Tecnam reflects our joint commitment to providing the highest standard of service to the aviation community. This appointment further strengthens our commitment to customers across Australia, particularly in Victoria and Tasmania. Combined with in-country technical support and parts supply, Avionics 2000 brings a wealth of experience and capability to support our growing customer base for the Tecnam P2012 Traveller and STOL aircraft.”

This appointment marks a significant step forward in expanding Tecnam’s support network in Australia, ensuring local operators have access to factory-authorised service and support.

Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 – Special Mission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager added: “the appointment of Avionics 2000 as Tecnam P2012 official service center is a further step in consolidating the global footprint of the P2012 aircraft series and more specifically in Australia. Tecnam customers will benefit from the service center expertise and support as well as local availability of parts”.

Source: Tecnam

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Flight Training Financing Provider Stratus Financial Partners with Lima Flight App

USA – flight training finance specialist Stratus Financial has announced a new strategic partnership with aviation networking platform Lima Flight, enhancing access to student pilot financing through integrated digital services. The integration allows aspiring pilots to connect with instructors, training providers, and now lenders, within a single aviation-focused digital ecosystem.

Source: Stratus Financial

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