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South African Flight Training Group 43 Air School Celebrates 13 April 2025 Graduates

South Africa – 43 Air School has celebrated its latest 13 graduates in April 2025. The pilot training organisation is the largest on the African continent and is growing its flight training operations including expanding its flight instructor team.

In 2025 it has announced job openings for flight instructors with a competitive sign-on bonus of R50,000 to R80,000 (approx. USD $2.7-4.4k). The recruitment drive aims to attract experienced instructors to support the academy’s expanding pilot training operations.

  • Flight instructors selected for the role will receive a sign-on bonus ranging from R50,000 to R80,000, subject to terms and conditions.
  • 43 Air School will provide relocation assistance

About 43 Air School
Based in Port Alfred, South Africa, 43 Air School is a leading aviation training organization offering comprehensive programs for private, commercial, and airline pilot training. With extensive facilities and a diverse fleet, the school provides personalized instruction to students from around the world.

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Royal Air Maroc Academy Showcases ELITE DA42 Simulator at GITEX Africa 2025

Morocco – Royal Air Maroc Academy showcased its ELITE Simulation Solutions’ FAA-certified Diamond DA42 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) at GITEX Africa 2025, highlighting advancements in immersive flight training technology.

  • The ELITE DA42 AATD offers a convertible configuration between DA40 and DA42 models, equipped with a G1000NXi avionics replica, and is certified by both FAA and EASA
  • Its compact design allows for easy installation, fitting through standard doors, and supports both Single Engine Piston (SEP) and Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) training scenarios
  • The simulator’s high-fidelity instrumentation and immersive training environment have garnered significant interest from aviation professionals attending the event

About ELITE Simulation Solutions
Headquartered in Dübendorf, Switzerland, ELITE Simulation Solutions specializes in the development of high-fidelity flight simulation systems. With over 450 certified simulators deployed worldwide, ELITE serves flight schools, pilot training centers, and private operators, offering a range of products certified by FAA, EASA, CASA, and other aviation authorities.

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Cirrus Appoints Business Development Representative EMEA as of March 2025

EMEA – training aircraft manufacturer Cirrus has appointed Alexei Lancerotto as Business Development Representative for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Mr Lancerotto has experience in the pilot training sector having worked for six years for another training aircraft manufacturer.

For more information on Cirrus or to connect with Mr Lancerotto here.

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Aircraft Manufacturer ATR Announces 2025 Appointment for Senior Vice-President of Operations and Procurement

Global – Turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has announced the appointment of Marion Smeyers as its new Senior Vice-President of Operations and Procurement, effective 1 May 2025. She will be responsible for leading the company’s global supply chain and production operations, succeeding Eric Segura in the role.

  • She will report directly to ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude
  • Smeyers brings significant industrial operations experience from various senior roles within Airbus
  • Most recently served as Head of Operations for the A321 Final Assembly Line in Toulouse
  • Holds an engineering degree from Ecole Centrale Paris (2005)
  • Tasked with stabilising production, improving operational efficiency, and preparing for production ramp-up with a focus on performance and sustainability

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South African Flight Training Group Welcomes First Group of 2025 African Airline Cadet Program

South Africa – pilot training organisation 43 Air School has officially welcomed the first group of cadet pilots from Angola’s national carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines, into the dedicated airline cadet training program.

  • The leadership team of TAAG Angola Airlines visited 43 Air School to oversee the formal induction of their cadets into the 43 Airline Training Program.
  • In March TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola had officially launched a major Ab-Initio Initial Pilot Training initiative, awarding 60 scholarships to Angolan cadets.
  • The program forms part of TAAG’s broader pilot development strategy to equip future flight crew with internationally benchmarked training.

About 43 Air School
43 Air School is a South African Approved Training Organisation with campuses in Port Alfred and George. It provides a range of integrated and modular pilot training programs aligned with international airline standards.

About TAAG Angola Airlines
TAAG Angola Airlines is the national carrier of Angola, operating scheduled services within Africa and internationally.

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