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
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.