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African Pilot Magazine: 2025 || 05
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Embraer Highlights Potential for Intra-African Air Connectivity Growth
Embraer has published a report on the untapped potential to enhance intra-African air connectivity. The…
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…
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Proflight Zambia Champions a Connected Continent
Proflight Zambia calls for aligned policies, infrastructure upgrades, and PPPs to drive air connectivity and…
Angola and Côte d’Ivoire Sign Air Services Agreement, Enabling TAAG Route Between Luanda and Abidjan
Angola and Côte d’Ivoire sign an open skies air services agreement, enabling TAAG’s planned Luanda–Abidjan…
TAAG to Transfer All International Operations to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport from September 2025
TAAG Angola Airlines to relocate all international operations to Dr António Agostinho Neto Airport from…
First Aero-Medical Cessna SkyCourier to Be Delivered to Tassili Travail Aérien in Africa, Launching New Era of Medevac Services
Tassili Travail Aérien orders Africa’s first aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier to support medevac and transport missions…
Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Kigali, Rwanda, Increasing Its Network in Africa to 30 Destinations
Qatar Airways resumes Doha–Kigali flights, expanding its Africa network to 30 destinations and reinforcing partnerships…
Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Complete First Autonomous Flight of Leonardo AW139 Helicopter
Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy complete the first autonomous flight of a Leonardo AW139, advancing…
Garmin GI 275 EIS Now Available for 7-Cylinder Engine Installations
Garmin has announced that its GI 275 engine indication system now supports select 7-cylinder radial…
EASA and IATA Publish Comprehensive Plan to Mitigate Risks of GNSS Interference
EASA and IATA reveal a robust plan to combat rising GNSS interference, focusing on reporting,…
KlasJet Secures IATA Membership After Demonstrating Global Safety Standards
KlasJet joins IATA after passing the IOSA audit, marking a key milestone in aviation safety,…
Airbus A400M Firefighting Kit Completes a Successful Test Campaign in France
Airbus completes successful tests of the A400M firefighting kit in France, highlighting its rapid deployment,…
Africa’s Next Flight: Modern Airline Retailing Unlocked
Discover how TPConnects and AFRAA are reshaping airline distribution in Africa through their latest whitepaper.…
Angola’s Aviation Security System Earns ICAO Recognition
Angola’s aviation security system achieves high ICAO audit scores, signalling strong compliance ahead of the…
Egypt and France Strengthen Civil Aviation Cooperation Through New Technical Agreement
Egypt and France sign a civil aviation agreement to boost safety, sustainability and airport development,…
First Airbus SIRTAP Prototype Ready to Start Ground Tests
Airbus has completed assembly of the first SIRTAP tactical uncrewed aerial system, now entering ground…
Drone Forge Places Inaugural Order of Airbus Flexrotor
Drone Forge places the largest order to date for Airbus’ Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems, enhancing…
Aviation AFRICA 2025 Attracts Headline Speakers to Outline African Airline Restructuring
Aviation Africa 2025 in Kigali will feature key industry leaders, including James Hogan and Knighthood…
A French Aerospace Consortium Launches an Initiative to Develop Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for General Aviation, Specifically Light Aircraft
Daher, Safran, Collins Aerospace and Ascendance launch TAGINE a joint hybrid-electric propulsion R&D project targeting…
Absolute Aviation Sign MOA to Acquire Shares in Century Avionics
Absolute Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire a stake in Century Avionics,…
Daher Among Five Partners Advancing Medium Altitude Long Endurance Drone Technology
Daher has been selected by the French Defence Procurement Agency to develop a Medium Altitude…
Aviation Finance Requires Deep Sector Expertise and a Bespoke Approach – Absa Business Banking
Absa Business Banking highlights the importance of tailored aviation finance in supporting South Africa’s growing…
Angolan Ministry of Transport and Boeing Sign Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to Strengthen Angola’s Aviation Sector
The Angolan Ministry of Transport has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Boeing to modernise…
Angola and France Deepen Strategic Transport Cooperation
Angola and France have reaffirmed their strategic cooperation in civil aviation, with key discussions centred…
South Africa’s Aviation Industry Goes to War With the SACAA
South Africa’s aviation industry faces turmoil as SACAA enforces a 12-year engine overhaul rule, grounding…
CAE Forecasts 1.5 Million Civil Aviation Professionals Needed Over Next 10 Years
CAE’s 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast reveals a global need for 1.5 million aviation professionals by…
EGYPTAIR Discloses Order for an Additional Six Airbus A350 Aircraft
EGYPTAIR has placed a firm order for six additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, expanding its total…
Embraer Celebrates A-29 Super Tucano 600,000 Flight Hours
Embraer celebrates 600,000 flight hours for the A-29 Super Tucano, a globally proven light attack…
Ethiopian to Enhance Regional Operations with Two Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft Orders from De Havilland Canada
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Canada to…
AURA AERO Unveils ENBATA, Its Sovereign, Multi-Mission, Controlled Costs MALE Drone
AURA AERO has launched its sovereign ENBATA MALE drone at the Paris Air Show 2025,…
Airlink selects the Embraer E195-E2; plans to lease from Azorra
Airlink plans to lease 10 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra to enhance its fleet efficiency,…
Bell signs first SUBARU Bell 412EPX order in Africa
Bell Textron has signed a fleet purchase agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters with…
SACAA Gives Clarity on the Withdrawal of AIC 18.19 and the Impact on 12-Year Engine Overhaul Regulations
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) clarifies the withdrawal of AIC 18.19 and its…
Airbus Unveils HTeaming, Its Modular Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming System
Airbus Helicopters unveils HTeaming, a modular crewed-uncrewed teaming system allowing helicopter crews to control drones…
Clarification on Mango Airlines Business Rescue and SAA’s role
South African Airways clarifies its role in Mango Airlines’ business rescue, confirming it has no…
Air Niugini Expands A220 Fleet as Flagship Jet Nears Completion
Air Niugini expands its Airbus A220 fleet with two new aircraft, boosting efficiency, comfort, and…
Strengthening Safety with Peer-Led Communication
IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme…
Focus on Africa Symposium Opened Professional and Government Affairs Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya
The IFALPA Professional and Government Affairs Meeting opened with the Focus on Africa Symposium in…
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Kigali, Rwanda
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 50 years of service to Kigali, Rwanda, marking a major milestone in…
Middle East & Africa Reports Strong Mishandled Bag Numbers as Global Air Travel Hits Records
SITA’s Baggage IT Insights 2025 report shows the Middle East & Africa achieved one of…
Is Flexibility in Pilot Rosters Still Just a Flight of Fancy?
Explore how pilot rosters are evolving in modern aviation. From fixed to flexible schedules, this…
Rolls-Royce launches Durability Enhancement Package that will double Trent 1000 Time-on-Wing
Rolls-Royce has launched a Durability Enhancement Package for the Trent 1000 engine, doubling its Time…
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…
Liberia to Launch Five Commercial Aircraft Through Partnership with Korean Firm
Liberia’s Ministry of Transport has partnered with Korea’s MAKE Group to introduce five commercial aircraft…
GADSS Takes Flight: Boeing 737 Platform Enters Service with ACR Electronics’ New ARTEX ELT 5000
ACR Electronics’ ARTEX ELT 5000 has been certified for the Boeing 737 platform, becoming the…
KlasJet Partners with Air Cairo to Strengthen Seasonal Air Connectivity
KlasJet has partnered with Air Cairo under an ACMI agreement to operate seasonal charter flights…
Mozambique Tops List Of Countries Blocking Airlines’ Funds
IATA reports $1.3 billion in airline funds blocked from repatriation as of April 2025, a…
Policy Shortcomings Put SAF Production at Risk
IATA projects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will double to 2 million tonnes in 2025—just…
Zambia and Eswatini Sign Bilateral Air Services Agreement
Zambia and Eswatini have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to introduce direct flights, supporting…
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…
KAHL and Lift Cargo Partner to Improve Efficiencies in Cool Chain Management
Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited (KAHL) and Lift Cargo Limited have partnered to enhance efficiencies in…
EU releases updated Air Safety List and announces ban on All Air Carriers Certified in Tanzania and Suriname
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, banning all air carriers certified…
New Satellite Connectivity Service Keeps Airports Online
Stay connected anytime, anywhere. SITA Managed Satellites delivers high-speed, resilient LEO satellite connectivity for airports…
Airport Infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The African Development Bank is driving critical upgrades to airport infrastructure in the Democratic Republic…
Air Seychelles Welcomes Inaugural Flight From Abu Dhabi
Air Seychelles has resumed commercial flights to the Middle East with the arrival of its…
FlyMachine is Reinventing Aircraft Refurbishment. One 3D Render at a Time
Discover how FlyMachine is revolutionising aircraft refurbishment through cutting-edge 3D modelling, eliminating costly surprises and…
Africa’s Airlines Show Resilience Amid Global Aviation Recovery
Africa’s airlines show resilience in IATA’s 2025 outlook, with modest profit gains, rising demand, and…
Cessna SkyCourier Marks Five Years of Versatile Performance
Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier marks five years since its maiden flight, proving itself a versatile,…
GCAA Celebrates 39 Years of Aviation Excellence and Sets Course for Future Growth
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) celebrates 39 years of progress, outlining major reforms, infrastructure…
Training Aircraft Skids Off Runway in Ilorin – NSIB Launches Investigation
A Diamond DA42 training aircraft skidded off the runway at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport,…
Cyber Threats in the Sky: Aviation Industry Steps Up Cybersecurity Efforts
The aviation industry is under cyber siege. Discover how global and African players are strengthening…
RwandAir Expands Offering with Launch of ‘RwandAir Holidays’ Platform
RwandAir launches its new ‘RwandAir Holidays’ platform, enabling passengers to book flights, accommodation, transfers, and…
Zambia’s Aviation Chief to Lead AFPP Steering Committee into Strategic Phase IV
Captain Derrick Luembe of the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority has assumed chairmanship of the African…
What’s Next for Drones in Africa? The Sky Is Just the Beginning
Drones are reshaping Africa—from delivering vaccines to farming smarter. Discover how innovation is soaring beyond…
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…
