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Training & Skills Development

  • ALSIM Launches New AL2006 Tecnam Simulator

    ALSIM unveils the AL2006, a high-fidelity simulator replicating the Tecnam P2006T NG, meeting EASA FNPT II and FTD Level 5 standards for twin-engine training.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • 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% better fuel efficiency and lower costs.

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    24 September 2025

    Piper Seminole DX, supplied Piper
  • 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 awarding factory training certificates.

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    24 September 2025

    Level 2 class disassembles engine
  • 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 programs and adding 400 high-paying jobs in Florida.

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    15 September 2025

    The Cici & Hyatt Brown Centre for Aerospace Technology, which is home to a newly opened Boeing Engineering Centre. (Photo: Embry-Riddle)
  • 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 career opportunities.

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    15 September 2025

    Ethiopian Airlines & Boeing
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • 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 programs and adding 400 high-paying jobs in Florida.

    Read

    15 September 2025

    The Cici & Hyatt Brown Centre for Aerospace Technology, which is home to a newly opened Boeing Engineering Centre. (Photo: Embry-Riddle)
  • 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 career opportunities.

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    15 September 2025

    Ethiopian Airlines & Boeing
  • AAD 2026
  • Mauritania and Turkey Sign Civil Aviation Cooperation Agreement

    Mauritania and Turkey sign an MoU to enhance civil aviation through training, technical assistance, and strategic collaboration.

  • 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 training and improve regional aviation safety.

    Africa’s First H125 Virtual Reality Simulator Enhances Pilot Training in Southern Africa
  • Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering

    Embraer and ITA launch 2025 MSc in Aeronautical Engineering with monthly scholarships for 45 new students.

    Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering
  • Air Algérie Places Major Order for 16 New ATR 72-600s

    Air Algérie orders 16 ATR 72-600s and Africa’s first ATR 72-600 simulator, strengthening regional connectivity and pilot training capacity in Algeria.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering

    Embraer and ITA launch 2025 MSc in Aeronautical Engineering with monthly scholarships for 45 new students.

    Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering
  • Air Algérie Places Major Order for 16 New ATR 72-600s

    Air Algérie orders 16 ATR 72-600s and Africa’s first ATR 72-600 simulator, strengthening regional connectivity and pilot training capacity in Algeria.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Airways Aviation Achieves Official Garmin Aviation Dealer Status

    Airways Aviation has achieved official Garmin Aviation dealer status, strengthening its partnership with Garmin and enhancing its ability to support its growing global fleet of Garmin-equipped aircraft and simulators. This new status also enables the company to extend avionics sales and service support across the EMEA region.

  • Simuflight’s PC-12 Simulator: A New Era in Advanced Flight Training

    Simuflight is revolutionising aviation training with its new PC-12 flight simulator, designed and built in South Africa. The state-of-the-art simulator will provide pilots with realistic, high-quality training, with full system integration and Civil Aviation Authority certification expected by Q3 2025.

  • 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 and Business Development. With over 20 years of aviation industry experience, she will lead training programmes across Henley Group Holdings, ensuring excellence in pilot training, drone training, and more.

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    28 February 2025

    Henley Air Flight Training (HAFT) is proud to announce the appointment of Ms Lindie Bruyns as Head of Training and Business Development, effective 1 March 2025.
  • 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 step towards world-class pilot training. This milestone supports Riyadh Air’s mission for operational excellence ahead of its commercial launch in 2025.

  • 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, Approach, and Area Air Traffic Control Training Simulator. This initiative aims to modernise ATC training, enhance air traffic management, and align Kenya’s aviation sector with international standards.

  • Piper Aircraft Announces Fleet Agreement with FTEJerez

    Piper Aircraft has announced a fleet agreement with FTEJerez, acquiring 20 new Piper Archer DX aircraft. This expansion enhances FTEJerez’s training capabilities, reinforcing its position as a leader in professional pilot training and airline partnerships.