
Kenya Establishes Its First Drone Air Corridor
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has officially approved the establishment of the Konza National Drone Corridor—Kenya’s first controlled airspace dedicated to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The landmark approval, granted on July 9, 2025, marks a significant step in integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) int

University of Lomé and ANAC-Togo Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Aeronautical Training
On July 3, 2025, the University of Lomé (UL) and the National Agency of Civil Aviation of Togo (ANAC-Togo) signed a landmark framework agreement to bolster aeronautical training and position Togo as a key player in the regional aviation sector. The signing ceremony, held at the Prof. Gbeassor auditorium at the University of Lomé, marked a pivot

AW139 Helicopter Pilot Training Soon Available in Gabon Thanks to QualityCopter
The National Civil Aviation Agency of Gabon (ANAC) announced on July 7, 2025, that QualityCopter—a Denmark-based aeronautical training institution—is on track to become a certified Approved Training Organization (ATO). This development follows a successful on-site audit conducted from June 30 to July 1, 2025, at Qual

Angola:Tecnair Inaugurates Its Helicopter Maintenance Center
Angola has inaugurated its first officially certified helicopter maintenance and repair center, marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation sector. The facility, named Tecnair Maintenance, was unveiled on Monday, June 30, 2025, during a ceremony presided over by the Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu.

Kenya to Roll Out Aviation Studies in secondary Schools
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is set to introduce aviation and marine science into the primary and secondary school curricula as part of its ongoing rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This initiative is designed to equip learners with practical, hands-on skills that align with real-world applications.

Angola Civil Aviation Academy (AACA) Inaugurates Leadership, Marking New Era for Aviation Training
On June 10, 2025, the Angola Civil Aviation Academy (AACA) took a significant step forward in bolstering the nation’s aviation sector with the official inauguration

NG Eagle Expands Into Training With Launch of CAA-Certified Aviation Academy
NG Eagle Aviation Academy, a newly established subsidiary of Nigerian carrier NG Eagle, has officially been certified as an Approved Training Organization (ATO)

Nigéria: NCAT seeks NCAA support to upgrade its aviation training programs.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing aviation training and bolstering revenue generation within the industry. The collaboration, disclosed in a statement issued on May 16, 2025, seeks to bridge existing training gaps while advancing th

South Africa : Simaero Certifies Its CRJ200/700 Simulator in Johannesburg
Simaero, a global leader in aviation training solutions, has reached a significant milestone with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) certifying its Bombardier CRJ200/700 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at its advanced Johannesburg training center. Announced on May 14, 2025, this certification marks a key step in enhancing accessible, high-quality pilot trainin

Egypt Takes Step Toward Training Autonomy with Locally-Made Flight Simulators
In a move to strengthen Egypt’s aviation sector, Minister of Civil Aviation Dr. Sameh El-Hefny and Major General Engineer Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairman of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), oversaw the signing of a cooperation protocol on May 7, 2025. The agreement, concluded between the Egyptian Aviation Academy Holding Company and AOI’s Electronics F