Market Intelligence: Africa

South African Flight School, Starlite Aviation Training Academy, Announces Aircraft Fleet Hour Milestone

Durban, South Africa based aviation group and flight training organization Starlite Aviation Training Academy has shared that its Sling 2 fleet achieved 10,000 flying hours in 46 months.

About Starlite Aviation Training Academy
Established in 1999, the Training Academy is synonymous with some of the finest pilot training schools worldwide. It offers helicopter, aeroplane, and drone pilot training courses to local and international students at its pilot training schools in Durban and Mossel Bay, South Africa.

Source: Starlite Aviation Announcement
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French Pilot Simulator Training Center Team Goes to Africa for Convention

Morlaix, France based ICARE, an EASA-approved training organization, attended the 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention organized by African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in Ethiopia on May 7-9. The organization is represented by its CEO Philippe Goetz and Sales Manager Antoine Incorvaia. “ICARE continues to support all training needs for the development of Air Transport in Africa,” said Goetz.

Source: Philippe Goetz (ICARE)
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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation, to Open New Aviation Academy in Cape Verde

Airways Aviation Group, represented by its Founder & Chairman, Mr. Romy Hawatt and its COO & CCO, Mr. Alexandre Alves, signed this week two (2) MoU in Cape Verde with the goal of implementing a new Aviation academy in the country and supporting the government applying their strategic vision for the sector starting by helping UTA (Technical University of the Atlantic) to establish the Institute of Aeronautics and Tourism.

During the visit several meetings and discussions with stakeholders were held, such as the Minister of Defense, Janine Lelis, the Minister of Tourism and Transportation, Carlos Santos, the Minister of Education, Amadeu Cruz and their respective staff; the CEO of TACV – Cabo Verde Airlines, Sara Pires;  the Rector of UTA, Joao do Monte Duarte; the board of ASA (airports and air traffic control), lead by Jorge Benchimol Duarte and the board of AAC, the national aviation authority represented by Carlos Rodrigues and SeilaPires.

This highly successful visit will lead very soon to the opening of a new Aviation Academy in the country willing not only to provide the local market with a vast portfolio of courses but also the regional market. All of the training capacity of Airways Aviation from ground handling to maintenance techicians, from cabin crew to pilot training, all will be available.

“The expansion to Africa is a key in the strategy of Airways Aviation Group, having started in January with the opening of Senegal, with Morocco which will start in the next couple of months and now also with Cape Verde. We consider Cape Verde as an essential part of our strategy. The country represents much more than what the size of its domestic market shows at first. We want to be considered a partner of all stakeholders, public and private, civilian and military in a way that we can put at service our experience of over 35 years and our vast network which presents a coordinate training offer. We believe that we can start first courses in the next couple of months in Sal, Sao Vicente and Praia.” said Alexandre Alves, COO & CCO.

About Airways Aviation

One of the largest Aviation training and education companies in the world that offers through a network of academies spread in 9 countries of 4 continents a high quality and large training capability. With more than 35 years of experience, Airways Aviation currently owns and operates over 7 aircraft of which the majority are Diamond Aircraft equipped with glass cockpit from Garmin and 12 simulators. Their academies are approved by EASA (Europe), CASA (Australia), CAAC (China) and ICAO (though a number of local authorities).

Source: Airways Aviation Press Release
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South African Pilot Training Organisation Continues Training Indian Cadets for Airbus A320 Type Rating

South African pilot training organisation PTC Aviation, part of the group of companies which include popular flight school 43 Air School. based in Eastern Cape, South Africa has a DGCA compliant A320 Type Rating and Jet Induction Training Course as it continues to train Indian pilots and has graduates flying with Indian airlines such as IndiGo and Air India.

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South African Pilot Training Group Seeks Applicants for Advance Flight Instructor Program with Guaranteed Employment

South African pilot training organisation PTC Aviation, part of the group of companies which include popular flight school 43 Air School. based in Eastern Cape, South Africa, is seeking applicants for its Advance Flight Instructor Program which guarantees employment after the completion of GR III Instructor Course.

The PTC Advance™ programme offers a fast-track, managed pathway to an A320 / B737 type rating, employment at PTC as an advanced instructor (with a SACAA pilot instructor endorsement for the relevant type) and thereafter the opportunity to join one of their partner A320 / B737 operators.

Source: PTC Aviation Announcement
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