17 December 2025
The Value of Helicopters in Flood Response
Flood disasters reveal the unique value of helicopters in humanitarian response, medical evacuation and access when…
African Pilot Magazine
Pilot
17 December 2025
Tecnam Announces the P2008JC NG
Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG, a CS-23 certified trainer combining hybrid construction, fuel-injected efficiency and modern…
17 December 2025
Two Aviation Leaders Unite: Bristell and Lightspeed Aviation Partner to Elevate the In-Cockpit Experience
Bristell and Lightspeed Aviation form a strategic partnership to integrate premium ANR headsets, enhancing comfort, safety…
15 December 2025
Advancing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in Africa
Africa’s first HEMS Symposium examines emergency medical helicopter operations, training, governance, and Airbus Helicopters’ role in…
Advertisement
Bell at the Forefront of Vertical Innovation: Ready for the Dubai Airshow
Bell returns to Dubai Airshow showcasing the Bell 505 and SUBARU Bell 412EPX, reinforcing its…
How to Evaluate and Select Pilots in 2026
KlasJet’s HR and Flight Operations leaders share how airlines can assess pilot performance, manage recruitment…
Avion Express Offers 250 Open Positions for Pilots Worldwide
Avion Express, a leading global provider of narrow-body ACMI services and part of Avia Solutions…
Garmin Unveils D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2, Its Newest Aviator Smartwatches
Pilot-centric watches boast avionics connectivity and tools aviators will want on the ground and in…
Social Sustainability and Safety Leadership Are Shaping the Future of Flight
ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as…
Safety Starts with People: ICAO’s Call for a Positive Safety Culture in African Skies
ICAO’s new focus on social sustainability links decent work to aviation safety. How Africa’s aviation…
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…
TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator Achieves FAA Qualification, Ushering in a New Era of Immersive Pilot Training
TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator earns FAA Level 7 qualification, marking a new…
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…
ICAO Pushes for Stronger Fatigue Management in Aviation
ICAO calls for a review of global fatigue management guidance, urging practical frameworks to support…
Advertisement
Supporting the Unsung Heroes of Aviation – The Story of Mayday-SA
Discover how Mayday-SA is leading the way in aviation mental health support, helping pilots and…
When Normal Isn’t Normal: The Risks of Non-Routine Flight Operations
IFALPA warns of safety risks in non-routine flight operations. What does this mean for pilots,…
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,…
Airbus Expands its Footprint in Africa with a New Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, reinforcing its nearly 50-year partnership with…
Gabriel Semelas Reaffirms Airbus Commitment to Africa as New Support Centre Opens in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg as Gabriel Semelas highlights the company’s…
Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety…
IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines…
Africa’s First H125 Virtual Reality Simulator Enhances Pilot Training in Southern Africa
Airbus Helicopters installs Africa’s first H125 virtual reality simulator in Johannesburg to support advanced pilot…
EMAS: The Runway Safety Net Pilots Still Aren’t Using
Why are pilots avoiding EMAS during runway overruns? Explore how Africa can lead the way…
Single-Pilot Concept Stalls on Safety Grounds – For Now
EASA halts progress on single-pilot flights, citing unresolved safety risks. Two-pilot crews remain
ECT Aviation Launches Time-Critical Cargo Routes with the BN2T-4S Islander
ECT Aviation launches high-frequency cargo routes to North Africa using the BN2T-4S Islander, targeting underserved…
The Hidden Turbulence Pilots Face Beyond the Skies
Beyond the cockpit, pilots face hidden pressures—fatigue, fear of reporting, and environmental change—raising urgent questions…
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…
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…