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New CRJ 200/700 FFS Boosts Regional Jet Training Capacity in Southern Africa

South Africa — full-flight simulator training center operator Simaero has completed the installation and certification of a Bombardier CRJ 200/700 full-flight simulator at its Johannesburg training center. The simulator is now fully operational and certified by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).

  • The simulator was installed by Simaero’s in-house engineering team, working alongside local expert technicians, ensuring a precision-engineered assembly and testing process.

  • The device is operated in partnership with France based FFS training center ICAE

  • Simaero Africa welcomed CemAir as one of the initial operators on the device.

Source: Simaero

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South African FFS Training Center ALT Academy and Africa Charter AIrline Announce Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Pilot Training and Cabin Crew Pathways

South Africa – full flight simulator training center and pilot training group ALT Academy is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Africa Charter Airlines (ACA) to enhance pilot training, instructor development, and cabin crew experience pathways. This partnership is designed to support ACA’s operational needs while creating a sustainable pipeline of highly trained aviation professionals.

  • Pilot Instructor Secondment: ALT will employ instructors and second them to ACA as needed, managing all contracts and compliance. Instructors will maintain CAT I and CAT Ill currency, ensuring ACA access to a flexible, highly qualified instructor pool.
  • Training and Development: This arrangement offers ACA seamless scheduling, consistent standards, and access to the full ALT instructor network.
  • Cabin Crew Collaboration: ALT will provide ACA with licensed crew through 3-month rotational internships, giving crew vital operational experience while strengthening ACA’s operations.

A Shared Vision for Aviation

This collaboration lays the foundation for a long-term partnership focused on:

  • Developing world-class instructors and skilled pilots.
  • Establishing a pipeline from ab-initio training to captaincy.
  • Building sustainable career pathways for pilots and cabin crew.

ACA currently operates 5 Boeing 737.

Source: ALT Academy

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