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Indian Aviation Authority Rules Out Intervening in Dispute Between Airline and Pilots

India’s aviation authorities have ruled out intervening in a dispute between Akasa Air and its pilots. Over 40 out of its approximately 450 pilots of Akasa Air’s pilots resigned without serving their notice periods, leading the airline to sue some of them and requesting Indian authorities in court for clarifying stance to address the alleged misconduct. India mandates notice periods of 6-12 months for pilots, which some pilot organizations are challenging in court.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the aviation ministry have stated that the regulator does not have the authority to interfere in employment contracts, leading to the dismissal of Akasa Air’s plea. The pilot resignations caused 632 flight cancellations in August, according to Akasa AIr, while the DGCA contests that only 1.17% of the airline’s flights were canceled during that month.

Source: Indian Local Media

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African Aviation MRO Africa 2024 to Incorporate Aviation Training Conference and Exhibition

The African Aviation MRO Africa & Training is set on February 20-22, 2024 in Addis, Ethiopia. This event is a two-day programme that includes panel discussions and presentations from inspirational leaders in the MRO and Training fields. There will be networking social events including lunches, cocktail receptions & dinner, Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 21st February, 2024, and complimentary attendance for African airlines, operators, Governments, and Civil Aviation Authorities.

Take a look at last year in Cairo, Egypt through the video below.

Source: African Aviation
Photo Credit: African Aviation (shown as meta image)

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US University’s Flight Training School Announces Collaboration with Retired Professional Pilot to Offer Pilot Scholarship Program

Robert J. Rummel, a retired professional pilot, expressed his disappointment upon discovering the absence of scholarship programs for aspiring pilots enrolled at Eastern Mennonite University’s Lancaster County satellite campus in Pennsylvania. In response, Rummel partnered with the university and pledged $20,000 over a span of four years to create a scholarship specifically for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Management with a focus on aviation. The inaugural beneficiary of this $5,000 scholarship is Griffin Snyder, a third-year aviation student from New Holland.

EMU at Lancaster collaborates with Aero-Tech Services, Inc., an FAA-approved Part 141 Pilot School, to provide pilot training. Pilot training will occur at the Aero-Tech facility at Lancaster Airport in Lititz, PA.

Source: Excerpts from Lancaster Online
Photo Credit: EMU Aviation (shown as meta image)

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North American EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Program Reaches 400 Pilots

The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship program continues to make a difference for young people pursuing aviation dreams, as 400 scholarship recipients have now completed flight training.

The scholarship program is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA chapter network. Through the program, EAA is able to provide deserving youths up to $11,000 to help cover flight training expenses. EAA received $1.8 million from the Ray Foundation for 2023.

Since the program’s introduction in 2019, more than 730 scholarships have been provided to young people with a passion for aviation. The current pilot certificate completion rate for Ray scholars is 81 percent, with approximately 240 more scholars currently in-flight training.

“Many aspiring pilots fall short of their goal due to the cost of flight training, so EAA working with the Ray Foundation helps relieve some of the financial pressure and make the goal of becoming a pilot even more accessible for future generations,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming. “The high completion rate of our scholars demonstrates how this program has a direct impact on growing the aviation community.”

There are EAA chapter and scholar eligibility requirements for the Ray Aviation Scholarship that indicate a commitment to success. Once a chapter is approved for the program, it nominates the chosen scholar for EAA’s final review. Many chapters are granted the full $11,000 for their selected scholar, but some chapters have committed 25 percent of the award to secure their slot in the program. All EAA and divisional chapters in the United States and Canada are eligible for a grant up to $11,000.

The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation and EAA award a Zulu 3 headset to each scholar after they complete a solo flight or, if they soloed pre-scholarship, after passing the written exam. This recognizes the scholar as they progress and ultimately complete flight training.

Source: EAA
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Aviation Convention & Exhibition for Africa is Set in February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa

African Air Expo 2024, an Aviation Convention & Exhibition for Africa, will be held in the Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC), in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa on February 12-14, 2024.

The event will bring together major players within the aviation industry, enabling a demanding clientele to discover the industry’s latest developments and innovations in a remarkable and convenient location.

Over the course of 3 days, relevant stakeholders from the industry will meet to discuss today’s challenges as well as tomorrow’s opportunities. Conferences at Air Expo Africa 2024 will unite over 200 leading speakers, delegates, thought leaders and industry experts connecting the African aviation sector for innovative sessions.

The exhibitors will be Aircraft Manufacturer, OEM, Trip Support, Completion & Services, Advance Air Mobility / eVTOL, FBO, MRO, Operator, Charter, Airport Equipment, Airport Solutions, Aircraft Interiors, and Flight Training Schools.

African Air Expo 2024 is calling for papers for the following key topics:

The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063

  • Liberalisation of access to air transport market in Africa
  • Aiming for a harmonized Regulatory Framework
  • How SAATM will ensure aviation plays a major role in connecting Africa,
  • Boost intra-Africa trade and tourism

Driving sustainable growth

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Opportunities and Challenges
  • Bio-economy opportunities for Africa
  • Driving Sustainable Growth: Unlocking Africa’s Aviation Potential through Sustainability in the green ecosystem
  • Green Aviation – Better flight efficiency and fuel reduction
  • New sustainable fuels and developments
  • African aviation initiatives to support sustainability

AIR CARGO Growth & Opportunities for Africa

  • Unlocking Trade and Economic Opportunities through Air Cargo
  • Importance of air cargo for economic growth in Africa
  • Air cargo as a financial contributor to economies
  • Role of dedicated freighters in the overall ecosystem

Importance of Human Capital in Aviation

  • Diversity, equity and inclusion in aviation – challenges & opportunities
  • Women in aviation
  • Workforce: preparing for the future and developing local talent
  • Aviation Training – opportunities and challenges
  • Investing in the future of capacity and skills development across the Aviation Value-Chain in Africa

Women in Aviation

  • Diversity, equity and inclusion in aviation – challenges & opportunities
  • Women in aviation
  • Workforce: preparing for the future and developing local talent
  • Aviation Training – opportunities and challenges
  • Role and prosperity of women in the aviation industry.
  • Importance of empowering women and adding value in aviation
  • Grow your knowledge and insights into the aviation industry

Aviation in Africa: Key Focusses & Major Developments

  • The Future of African Aviation – Airline & Airports and the African Aviation Ecosystem
  • Connecting Africa to the world & beyond
  • African Aviation Cooperation: Strengthening and Harmonizing Policies and Regulatory Framework
  • How African airports can prepare for AAM (advanced air mobility)

Investment Opportunities in the Aviation Ecosystem

  • Global Aviation Investment Trends
  • Aviation Investment Areas & Priorities across Africa
  • Promoting Public-Private Partnerships across Africa
  • Financing Challenges & Opportunities in Africa

Safety & Security across aviation ecosystem

  • Key aviation safety & security trends
  • Advancing African Airport Operations
  • Challenges & opportunities across Africa
  • Infrastructure, Technology, and Passenger Experience
  • Aviation security & safety and future impacts of AI

Air Traffic Management & Airport Security

  • Key Trends & Challenges – Rising costs and benefits
  • Airport Cyber Security Services
  • Digital Traffic Control
  • Safety, Security and Sustainable Operations throughout Africa

Role and Growth of Business Aviation in Africa

  • Key business aviation trends and opportunities
  • Enhancing Connectivity, Efficiency, and Economic Growth
  • Liberalisation, Connectivity, Regional Integration, International Collaboration and Partnerships

MRO’S and the Future of Maintenance

  • Key African trends in MRO’s
  • OEM’s and their increasing role in MRO’s
  • MRO Opportunities and Challenges

Role of Governments & Regulators across Africa

  • Roles to be played by different stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem development across African government agencies
  • De-regulation of the skies and the road ahead
  • Traffic Rights & Aero Political trends
  • Changing role of aviation regulators
  • Drones and impacts on aviation regulations

Source: African Air Expo
Photo Credit: African Air Expo

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Global Pilot Training Group’s Southeast Asian Training Center, BAA Training Vietnam, Celebrates 4th Anniversary

On September 19th, 2023, Ho Chi Minh City based full flight simulator training center BAA Training Vietnam celebrated its 4th anniversary since receiving the ATO Approval Certificate. BAA Training Vietnam is CAAV (Vietnam) approved ATO providing EASA standard aviation training solutions in Asia-Pacific region.

BAA Training Vietnam is a branch of global pilot training group BAA Training, a member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.

Source: BAA Training Vietnam
Photo Credit: BAA Training Vietnam

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European Flight School, FTEJerez, Hosts a Documentary-Series for the Lebanese Television LBCI

FTEJerez announced it has recently welcomed the Director Carmen Labaki from Lumens Film Productions on campus. Director Labaki was filming “The world in Lebanon,” a documentary-series for the Lebanese television LBCI. The film covers the relationship between Spain and Lebanon on different social and cultural aspects, and FTEJerez has had a long-term relationship with this country and Middle East Airlines since 2005, training over 200 pilots of the Lebanese flag carrier.

FTEJerez’s current Lebanese cadets, and instructor Ibrahim Diab described the training and life at the school with the Director.

With over 30 years at the forefront of flight training in Europe and more than 2,000 graduated pilots who now fly for the world’s leading airlines, FTEJerez has established itself as one of the leading and most exclusive flight training organisations, specialising in ab initio ATPL training programmes for aspiring pilots and airline cadets alike.

Source: FTEJerez
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