
African Pilot Magazine:
Training & Skills Development

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 use of devices without compromising safety.

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, and operational performance.

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 and industry drive growth through skills, infrastructure, and regional cooperation.

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.

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, and operational performance.

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 and industry drive growth through skills, infrastructure, and regional cooperation.

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 2034, including pilots, maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and for the first time, air traffic controllers. The report outlines challenges and innovations shaping aviation’s future workforce.

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 article unpacks the operational factors, lifestyle trade-offs, and regulatory frameworks that shape pilots' daily lives and career choices.

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 of an ALSIM ALX simulator, supporting multi-level pilot instruction from PPL to ATPL, including MCC and turbine introduction.

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 the Piper Pilot® 100i, equipped with Garmin G3X and GNX375. Built to FTD Level 5 standards, the AL100i is designed to enhance modern flight training.

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 2034, including pilots, maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and for the first time, air traffic controllers. The report outlines challenges and innovations shaping aviation’s future workforce.

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 article unpacks the operational factors, lifestyle trade-offs, and regulatory frameworks that shape pilots' daily lives and career choices.
