Cameroon Launches a Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Air Navigation Services and Aerodrome Operations
The Training School of the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) officially launched on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, an entrance examination to recruit the first cohort of students for its new professional bachelor’s degree program in Air Navigation Services and Aerodrome Operations.
EgyptAir Training Academy Renews Its EASA Certification
EgyptAir Training Academy has once again demonstrated its commitment to international aviation safety standards by successfully passing an inspection conducted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Announced July 29, 2025, the inspection was part of EASA’s recurring oversight process to renew the academy’s ap
Zambia: ICAO Awards TRAINAIR PLUS "Bronze" Accreditation to SAIAST
Zambia’s Southern Africa Institute of Aviation Science and Technology (SAIAST) has joined the global ranks of aviation training excellence after earning Bronze Member status in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) TRAINAIR PLUS Programme. The milestone, officially recognized on July 25, 2025, under
FAAN Signs Strategic Training Pact with Dubai-Based ATOM Aviation Services
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ATOM Training Services, a Dubai-based aviation training institute
Rwanda Postpones Opening of Center of Excellence in Aviation Skills to 2028
Currently under construction at Kigali International Airport, the Center of Excellence in Aviation Skills (CEAS) is no longer expected to open next year but rather in 2028. This revised timeline was revealed in a report by African Aerospace, published in its July–September 2025 issue.
Senegal: Air Force School on Track to Become Certified Maintenance Organization
The Senegalese Air Force School (EAA) is on the cusp of a significant milestone in its mission to strengthen Senegal’s aviation capabilities. On July 21, 2025, the National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACIM) launched Phase IV of the certification process for the EAA to obtain Approved Maintenance Organization (OMA) status.
Tunisair Express Renews Training Agreement with ATR, Launches New Partnership with CPaT
Tunisair has signed a new two-year training agreement with ATR, to bolster pilot training and operational efficiency. This expanded partnership, announced on July 17, 2025, builds on a relationship that began when Tunisair Express first integrated ATR aircraft into its fleet and started collabo
South Sudan Launches Recruitment and Training Program for 20 Aviation Security Officers and 10 Firefighters
On July 10, 2025, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) announced the launch of two training programs aimed at strengthening airport security and emergency response services across the country. A total of 30 positions are available—20 for aviation security officers and 10 for firefighters—exclusively for South Sudanese citizens.
Air Côte d'Ivoire Launches National Program to Train Future Pilots and Aircraft Mechanics
Air Côte d'Ivoire is investing in the next generation of aviation professionals through two competitive national training programs: one for aspiring airline pilots and another for aircraft mechanics. Announced in separate press releases on July 12 and 13, 2025, these initiatives underscore the airline’s long-term commitment to building a pip
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