11 May 2026
AOPA Namibia Warns of Critical Pilot and Flight Instructor Shortage
AOPA Namibia has warned that the country’s commercial aviation sector is facing a critical shortage of…
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10 May 2026
Nigeria Signs Working Together Agreement with Airbus in Toulouse
Nigeria has signed a Working Together Agreement with Airbus in Toulouse, with the partnership expected to…
29 April 2026
HAVELSAN to Deliver Third B737MAX Full Flight Simulator to Turkish Airlines
HAVELSAN completes FAT for its third Boeing 737 MAX full flight simulator for Turkish Airlines, expanding…
21 April 2026
Woolpert Hands Over Static Partenavia P.68 Airframe to Girls Fly Africa at Grand Central Airport
Woolpert has handed over a static Partenavia P.68 airframe to Girls Fly Africa at Grand Central…
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UJ Launches South Africa’s First Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a Continental Game-Changer in Emergency and Disaster Response
The University of Johannesburg has opened Africa’s first Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a four-storey facility…
HAVELSAN’s Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator Achieves EASA Recurrent Certification
HAVELSAN has received EASA recurrent certification for its Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator, reinforcing…
ALSIM Launches New AL2006 Tecnam Simulator
ALSIM unveils the AL2006, a high-fidelity simulator replicating the Tecnam P2006T NG, meeting EASA FNPT…
Why EASA’s Task-to-Tool Model is Changing Pilot Training
EASA’s task-to-tool model shifts pilot training from simulator level to training task, enabling smarter, cost-effective…
ELITE Simulation Solutions Delivers South African CAA-Certified S923 FNPT II MCC to Cape Town Flight Training Centre
Elite Simulation Solutions delivers and secures SACAA certification for the ELITE S923 FNPT II MCC…
Strengthening Pilot Training: Nationwide Aviation Adds Two ALSIM AL100i Simulators
Nationwide Aviation adds two ALSIM AL100i simulators, delivering advanced, Piper Pilot 100i–replica training with Garmin…
The Piper Seminole DX Powered by DeltaHawk
The Piper Seminole DX is a next-generation diesel-powered PA-44 featuring DeltaHawk’s DHK4A180 engine, delivering 40%…
Continental’s AvGas Engine Training Returns to Lanseria, South Africa
Continental returns to Lanseria for AvGas engine training, equipping African mechanics with hands-on skills and…
Boeing Opens New Engineering Centre at Embry‑Riddle Research Park
Boeing has opened a new 65,000-sq-ft Engineering Centre at Embry-Riddle Research Park, supporting Air Dominance…
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing, and ThinkYoung Open Doors to Fulfilling Careers for Ethiopian Youth
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing, and ThinkYoung empower Ethiopian youth with STEM training, hands-on aviation experience, and…
How Dual-Role Pilots Increase Learning and Line Flying
Active airline pilots who also instruct bring real-world expertise into training, improving pilot skills, safety,…
SA’s Aviation: Strategic Driver of Economic Growth
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government…
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Stick n Throttle Aviation, based in South Africa, enhances its training with a new ALSIM ALX Simulator
Stick n Throttle Aviation in South Africa enhances its flight training capabilities with the integration…
ALSIM launches its Piper Series with the first of its kind AL100i Pilot 100i Simulator
ALSIM has launched its Piper Series with the new AL100i simulator, a high-fidelity replica of…
Tecnam Boasts Major Aircraft Order from FSTC EUROPE: A Look at this Training Aircraft
Tecnam partners with FSTC EUROPE to deliver 25 modern training aircraft, including the P-Mentor and…
Aviation Talent Shortages: A Global Problem with Local Impacts
Aviation’s global talent shortage has far-reaching implications for Africa. This article explores the challenges and…
Training for the Unthinkable: New Global Guidance on Pilot Incapacitation Has Been Released
In response to a mid-air medical emergency, IFALPA has released new global guidelines on pilot…
Ethiopian Aviation University Graduates 974 Students in Various Aviation and Hospitality Fields
Ethiopian Aviation University celebrates the graduation of 974 students in the aviation and hospitality fields,…
Paperless Cockpits Can Be a Double-Edged Sword for Initial Pilot Training
As aviation embraces paperless cockpits and Electronic Flight Bags, pilot training academies must balance digital…
43 Air School Announces Comprehensive Airline Training Agreement with Angola’s National TAAG Airlines
43 Air School has partnered with TAAG Angola Airlines to provide comprehensive pilot training at…
Simaero South Africa Expands Training Capabilities with the Addition of an Embraer E190 Full-Flight Simulator
Simaero South Africa has added a certified Embraer E190 full-flight simulator at its Johannesburg training…
Need to Conquer Your Fear of Flying? This Course Could Help You Fly with Confidence
Simuflight and Clinical Psychologist Shai Friedland launch a specialised Fear of Flying course using CBT…
ALSIM provides Cirrus with the new SR Series G7 simulator
ALSIM has delivered the new Cirrus SR Series G7 simulator, providing advanced pilot training solutions…
Airways Aviation Achieves Official Garmin Aviation Dealer Status
Airways Aviation has achieved official Garmin Aviation dealer status, strengthening its partnership with Garmin and…
Henley Air Flight Training Announces Ms Lindie Bruyns as Head of Training and Business Development
Henley Air Flight Training announces the appointment of Ms Lindie Bruyns as Head of Training…
Riyadh Air Secures First Advanced Flight Simulator License, Enhancing Pilot Training
Riyadh Air has received its first advanced flight simulator license from GACA, marking a major…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Seeks Advanced Air Traffic Control Training Simulator
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a tender for a 3D Panoramic Tower,…