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
EgyptAir Training Academy Renews EASA Accreditation for its A330/A340 full flight simulator
EgyptAir Training Academy has successfully renewed its accreditation from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its A330/A340 full flight simulator, cementing its reputation as a leading aviation training institution in the Middle East and Africa. Announced on April 29, 2025, this achievement highlights EgyptAir’s commitment to upholding the highest inter
RDC Taps ASECNA Expertise to Modernize Air Traffic Control Workforce
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a technical partnership agreement was signed in Dakar, Senegal, between the Régie des Voies Aériennes (RVA), the Airway Authority of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA). This agreement focuses on cooperation for the trainin
Simaero Boosts African Aviation with New Embraer E190 Simulator in Johannesburg
Simaero, a global pilot training group, has recently expanded its training capabilities in South Africa by adding an Embraer E190 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) to its J
ASECNA - African School of Meteorology and Civil Aviation (EAMAC): The 2025 Entrance Exam is Officially Open!
The Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA),
Cameroon Hosts EU-Funded Training on Operational Testing for Aviation Security
On February 19, 2025, the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) Training School hosted a crucial workshop on best practices for operational testing. This training, aimed at safety in
Kenya Airways Partners with London Metropolitan University to Elevate Aviation Education
Kenya Airways and London Metropolitan University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance aviation education and workforce development in Kenya and across Africa.
Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila Appointed as Rector of NCAT, Nigeria’s Premier Aviation School
On February 19, 2025, the
University of Rwanda to Launch Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering Programs in 2025
The University of Rwanda (UR) is in the final stages of launching aeronautics and aerospace engineering programs under its College of Science and Technology (CST).
Zambia Civil Aviation Authority Signs Training Agreement with ICAO
The Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) has formalized a Training Service Agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Global Aviation Training (GAT) Office