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Landmark Boeing & Cranfield University Deal to Establish Major MRO Hub in West Africa

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:17:38 +0000

In a transformative move for the continent’s aviation landscape, the Nigerian Federal Government has announced a strategic partnership with global aerospace leader Boeing and the UK’s renowned Cranfield University to develop internationally certified Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities on Nigerian soil. This landmark initiative, confirmed at the inaugural Nigerian International Airshow, directly targets the [...]

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Airways Aviation Embraces Electric Flight Training, Paving a Green Path for Aviation

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:25:20 +0000

In a move that signals a major leap forward for sustainable aviation, Airways Aviation, a global leader in professional flight training, has signed an agreement with Diamond Aircraft at the Paris Air Show to acquire five all-electric eDA40 training aircraft. This marks the first EASA/FAA Part 23-certified all-electric aircraft designed specifically for the pilot training [...]

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Rwanda Sets Sights on Elevating African Aviation with State-of-the-Art Training Center

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 02:14:46 +0000

Rwanda is embarking on the construction of a cutting-edge aviation training facility, with a substantial investment of $53 million, funded by the African Development Bank. This visionary initiative is poised to exert a profound influence not only on Rwanda’s aviation sector but also on the broader African aviation landscape. Scheduled to take flight in 2025, [...]

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EAT, LAUGH, LUNCH For African Aviation Safety

admin — Fri, 19 May 2023 07:18:21 +0000

On May 25, the AviAssist Foundation will be organizing a series of lectures on aviation safety. Under the name of ‘Lunch Lectures’, the lectures are given at various locations in Africa in celebration of Africa Day. The lectures are organized to bring more attention to aviation safety in African aviation and to offer safety experts [...]

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Introducing Uganda’s Premier Flight Training Center: The Vine Air Academy

admin — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:03:05 +0000

Are you interested in taking on a career in aviation? Looking for a flight academy that will add value to you and make you a professional pilot? Well, look no further! Uganda’s Vine Air Flight Academy, located in the tourist hotspot of Jinja ticks all the boxes. It was the first flight school to be [...]

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Inside Africa’s Largest Aviation Academy

admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:21:37 +0000

A fire rages in an airplane’s overhead compartment while alarmed passengers cough from the smoke filtering through the cabin. What happens next could be a matter of life and death. Fortunately, this is just a drill. But for the hopeful flight attendants of Ethiopian Airlines, it is a vital exercise in how to remain cool [...]

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The Pilot dream. What does the future hold for aspiring aviators?

admin — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:06:56 +0000

It is a well-known fact that pilot training is expensive. This extraordinary dream is tied down to such a realistic issue as money. According to the current aviation market requirements, in order to fly the airlines, one has to be in possession of an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and have a type rating, base [...]

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