Nigeria Inaugurates First Private Aeronautics and Management University
The Nigerian aviation industry has welcomed a new player with the launch of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM). Founder Isaac Balami made the announcement on Friday, October 17, 2025, at a press conference in Abuja, the nation's capital, attended by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
Aerotechnics and NIT Sign MOU to Strengthen Aviation Training in Tanzania
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) of Tanzania signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aerotechnics on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Under the agreement, signed at the NIT headquarters in Dar es Salaam, the company will contribute to enhancing the aviation training provided by the Tanzanian public institution.
South Africa: Africa Charter Airline Entrusts Pilot and Cabin Crew Training to ALT Academy
ALT Academy, ALT Academy, a South African aviation training institution has announced a strategic partnership with Africa Charter Airline (ACA) to enhance pilot training, instructor development, and cabin crew career pathways.
Egyptair Maintenance & Engineering Bolsters Engine Services with New V2500-A5 Capability
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Nigeria's Ibom Air Trains 15 Cadet Pilots and 20 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Ibom Air announced the graduation of 35 indigenous aviation cadets—15 newly graduated pilots and 20 aircraft maintenance engineers—who completed their training abroad thanks to funding from the airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State government (located in southern Nigeria).
Onedot Aviation Completes Biennial CRJ200 Maintenance for XEJet
Onedot Aviation, a leading Nigerian aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has reached a major milestone by successfully completing a comprehensive two-year maintenance check on a Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft operated by XEJet.
Ethiopian MRO Services Gains Full Capability to Restore Boeing 737 MAX Engines
Ethiopian MRO Services has successfully completed, for the first time in its history, a full Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1) for the LEAP-1B engine. The maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) branch of Ethiopian Airlines, the national airline of Ethiopia, made the announcement on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Somalia: An Agreement to Strengthen Training and Skills in the Aviation Sector
Accord Private University and Mogadishu Aviation College signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Under this agreement, the two academic institutions will jointly offer training programs in aviation careers.
ACI trains Africa professionnals in Aircraft Recovery
ACI Africa has launched a free Aircraft Recovery Management Course, taking place from August 4 to 8, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The training is being hosted by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and delivered by RESQTEC, a recognized leader in aircraft recovery solutions.