Market Intelligence: Africa

Pilot Training and Flight Equipment Supplier, Pooleys, to Attend Key Aviation Events in 2025

UK – Pooleys, a United Kingdom headquartered leading manufacturer and publisher of aviation, pilot training content and flight equipment supplier, has announced its schedule of event appearances for 2025. The company will participate in a variety of aviation and pilot training events across Europe, South Africa, and the UK to engage with industry stakeholders.

  • Event Schedule 2025:
    • 18th January – Future Pilot Skills Event, University of West London, UK
    • 21st – 22nd February – Pilot Expo, Brussels Airport, Belgium
    • 22nd February – British Gliding Association Conference, Loughborough University, UK
    • 22nd March – Pilot Careers Live, London, UK
    • 9th – 12th April – Aero Friedrichshafen, Germany
    • 3rd – 4th May – Microlight Trade Show, Popham, UK
    • 10th – 11th May – Pooleys Air Days, Compton Abbas, UK
    • 16th – 17th May – Private Flyer London, Wycombe Air Park, UK
    • 5th – 7th June – France Air Expo, Lyon Bron, France
    • 25th – 27th June – AERO South Africa, Wonderboom Airport, South Africa
    • 29th – 31st August – LAA Rally, Leicester, UK
    • TBC – Pilot Careers Live, London, UK

Note: Pooleys highlights that event dates and participation are subject to change without notice.

About Pooleys
Pooleys, headquartered in the UK, is a leading supplier of aviation equipment and training materials, serving pilots, flight schools, and aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Known for its high-quality products, Pooleys actively participates in industry events to engage with the aviation community.

Source: Pooleys

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – FTD.aero

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Filip Witczak – Product Manager at FTD.aero, a Non-Motion Flight Training Devices Manufacturer based in Poland with expertise in designing and manufacturing flight simulators since 2009.

The conversation covers:

  • Company Background and Growth: FTD.aero, founded in 2009 by Filip Witczak, Cpt. Marcin Ambroziak and Krzysztof (Chris) Kimnes, began as a passion-driven startup in Poland and has grown into a 30-person team specializing in non-motion flight simulators. The company develops Boeing and Airbus-based simulators, offering both type-specific and type-representative devices for global clients, including airlines, flight schools, and universities.
  • Key Products and Innovations: FTD.aero provides EASA and FAA-compliant simulators, including the B737 MAX/NG and A320 models. Devices are tailored to client needs, offering high-fidelity cockpits with many original components for immersive, cost-effective training compared to Level D full-flight simulators. FTD.aero uses ARINC and CANBUS for compatibility with aviation standards and increased reliability. Their in-house engineering allows for full flexibility in configuration and future upgrades of each device built by them.
  • Partnerships and Projects: FTD.aero recently partnered with South Korean airline T’way Air to deliver a B738 simulator convertible to a B73M model to adapt to the airline’s changing fleet. Other successful long-term partnerships include LOT Polish Airlines, Urbe Aero Flight Academy (Italy) and VDL Aviation (Poland), reflecting strong customer satisfaction and trust.
  • Expansion and Market Outlook: The company is targeting international markets, including the booming Indian market, to meet increasing pilot training demands driven by aircraft orders and airline growth. Filip sees opportunities in advanced technologies like AI, VR, and AR to enhance pilot training and address instructor shortages.
  • Challenges and Vision: Filip highlighted regulatory delays as a challenge for adopting advanced training technologies and emphasized the need for updated standards. FTD.aero remains focused on providing tailored, high-quality solutions, emphasizing customer partnerships, long-term support, and cost-effective training for a global market.

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Flight School Management Software Solutions Provider, Private-Radar, Reflects on Growth and Impact in 2024

Madrid, Spain – headquartered Private-Radar, a global provider of aviation training management solutions, marked its 10th anniversary in 2024, showcasing significant achievements in automation, safety, and efficiency within the pilot training industry. The company supports over 120 aviation training institutions globally, with key milestones highlighting its growth, innovation, and social impact.

  • 2024 Highlights:
    • Supported 70,000 users with its Flight School Management System.
    • Managed 820,000 bookings and recorded 510,000 flight hours.
    • Installed 700 Flight-Trackers in aircraft worldwide.
  • Solution Improvements:
    • Launched over 30 new features and updates, including an 80% redesign of the Schedule page for improved user experience and performance.
  • Company Expansion:
    • Partnered with 30+ new training institutions across 12 countries, with new markets in Kazakhstan, Romania, Ireland, and Cyprus.
    • Expanded its team to 18 staff members.
  • Event Participation:
    • Las Vegas FSANA (USA)
    • Berlin Pilot-Expo (Germany)
    • Friedrichshafen AERO (Germany)
    • Cascais EATS (Portugal)
    • Vancouver ATAC (Canada)
  • Social Responsibility:
    • Partnered with UK charity Wings for Warriors to provide its solutions free of charge, supporting wounded service members in professional pilot training.
    • Continued contributions to global charities including UNICEF, Oxfam, and Action Against Hunger.

About Private-Radar
Private-Radar, based in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Community of Madrid, Spain, offers a flexible and user-friendly Flight School Management System and Aircraft Tracking System. Private-Radar enables pilot training centers of all sizes to efficiently manage every aspect of flight and ground training. Our solutions are made for students, instructors, and staff giving your organization full control of all training, administrative, and finance information. Private-Radar will allow you to simplify complex tasks such as scheduling flight and ground lessons, following student progress, reporting, invoicing, and keeping track of aircraft maintenance. You will always be compliant and ready for audits.

Source: Private-Radar
Photo Credit: Private-Radar

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Simnest Aviation

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Balázs Herendi – CEO of Simnest Aviation – a simulator manufacturer based in Hungary, focused on designing and manufacturing professional FSTDs.

The conversation covers:

  • Company Evolution and Achievements: Simnest Aviation, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hungary, specializes in designing and manufacturing professional flight simulation training devices (FSTDs). The company has installed multiple simulators globally, achieving milestones such as introducing the first APS MCC training in Romania.
  • Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships: Simnest collaborates with key customers like the Danish Center Air Pilot Academy, Portuguese International Flight Academy, Norwegian Redflight Aviation, fostering long-term partnerships. It recently expanded its global footprint by partnering with Avion as its exclusive sales and service partner for the APAC region, aiming for broader international growth.
  • Innovative Training Solutions: The company integrates its expertise with the Simnest Pilot Academy to enhance understanding of ATO operations. Simnest devices are designed to optimize pilot training by offering cost-effective, high-fidelity, type-representative fixed-base simulators suitable for APS MCC and MPL programs.
  • Industry Trends and Challenges: Balázs highlighted trends such as increased reliance on type-representative devices, the growing adoption of APS MCC courses, and the use of AI, VR, and simulated ATC environments. He emphasized the industry’s challenge of balancing pilot demand with maintaining training quality amid a global pilot shortage.
  • Commitment to Safety: Simnest Aviation prioritizes safety by providing realistic training environments for cadets transitioning to jet-based aircraft. It also supports customers with end-to-end services, from device manufacturing to certification and operational documentation, offering a seamless experience for flight training organizations.

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Global Flight Training Group Skyborne Graduates Honored at Ghana Air Force Wing Parade Ceremony in December 2024

Accra, Ghana – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presided over the 2024 Ghana Air Force Wing Parade Ceremony, presenting pilot wings to 12 newly trained pilots at the Air Force Base in Accra. The ceremony marked the culmination of the pilots’ Ab-initio Flying Training at Skyborne Airline Academy in Vero Beach, Florida.

President Akufo-Addo emphasized the versatility of the Ghana Air Force, highlighting contributions to:

  • Disaster relief operations
  • Search and rescue missions
  • Protection of energy infrastructure in collaboration with key entities like the Volta River Authority and Ghana Gas Company
  • Transportation of electoral materials during elections

The President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the operational capacity of the Ghana Air Force through increased investment. He urged the newly winged pilots to demonstrate loyalty, discipline, and leadership in their roles, stating: “Leadership is a calling, and as officers, men and women under your command will look to you for guidance and inspiration. Do not fail them. Your training, both at home and abroad, has prepared you to confront the challenges that lie ahead,” 

Source: Ghana Local Media
Photo Credit: Skyborne

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Angolan Operator Group Renews Pilot Training Partnership with Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE

Full flight simulator operator and pilot training solution provider CAE has shared that Angola headquartered Bestfly has renewed their training agreement with CAE for another 2 years. Bestfly, the largest BizAv operator based in Angola, will continue their training on Global Express, Gulfstream G550, Citation XLS, and Falcon 900B at CAE’s locations in Dubai, Dallas, UK, and New Jersey.

“We are proud to be their training partner of choice since 2022,” said CAE.

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: CAE

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