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Major African Airline-Owned Aviation Training Organisation Announces New Pilot Training Head in 2026

Ethiopia – Ethiopian Airlines has announced the appointment of Abriham Akele as the new Head of its Pilot Training School at Ethiopian Aviation University. Akele assumes leadership of one of Africa’s largest and most complex multi-base pilot training operations, delivering MPL and CPL programmes to support the airline’s future manpower needs.

  • Akele was formerly Chief Flight Instructor and now assumes strategic leadership responsibilities for pilot training across multiple bases.
  • Key areas of responsibility include:
    • Leadership of flight training operations and instructional standards
    • Development and standardisation of flight and ground instructors
    • Oversight of MPL and CPL programme execution
    • Safety management, compliance, and quality assurance
    • Optimisation of training resources and operational efficiency
    • Data-driven performance monitoring and reporting
    • Continuous improvement of training systems and instructional delivery
  • Akele brings deep instructional experience, operational leadership, and a strong focus on scalable, safety-driven training to the role.

Learn more about Ethiopian Aviation University or Mr. Akele by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Abriham Akele (Ethiopian Aviation University)
Photo Credit: Ethiopian Aviation University

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Digital Solution Provider to Flight Schools Intuos to Showcase EASA-Compliant Logbook at Pilot Expo 2026 in Brussels

Belgium – Intuos, the software platform unifying training, operations, and fleet management for pilot training organizations, will exhibit at Pilot Expo 2026 Booth H1, taking place 20–21 February 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.

At the event, Intuos will showcase its full suite of training, operations, and fleet management tools, including all features released since the beginning of 2026.

The latest release includes a fully EASA-compliant digital Flight Logbook, exportable in PDF and CSV formats.

What does this mean in practice?

  • All required regulatory fields are recorded
  • Undetected changes are prevented (audit trail & data locking)
  • Logbooks can be printed or exported for authority review
  • Compliance, transparency, and simplicity—built directly into your operating ecosystem

Visitors and attendees can schedule dedicated meetings by contacting: flightteam@intuos.it

Curious to learn more about Intuos check out the interview it did with AFM Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – INTUOS – AFM.aero

Source: Intuos
Photo Credit: Intuos

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India’s Aviation Growth to Take Spotlight at Wings India 2026

India – Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation exhibition and conference, is set to take place from 28–31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, showcasing India’s emergence as the world’s fastest-growing civil aviation market.

  • The event will be inaugurated by India’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, and will feature high-level delegations, CEOs, policymakers, and aviation stakeholders from over 20 countries.
  • Under the theme “Indian Aviation: Paving the Future – From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety to Sustainability,” the event will focus on India’s transformation into a global hub for aviation connectivity, services, and manufacturing.
  • India’s civil aviation sector has seen a decade of rapid growth, including surging passenger numbers, record aircraft orders, major airport infrastructure expansion, and increasing global MRO and pilot training capabilities.
  • The four-day forum will include an international exhibition, CEO roundtables, the Global CEOs Forum, student innovation competitions, air shows, and over 500 B2B and B2G meetings.
  • Exhibitors and participants will include major global and domestic players such as Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Dassault, Bell Textron, HAL, Rolls-Royce, United Aircraft Corporation, Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, GMR, Adani, and Noida International Airport.
  • Highlights include static and aerial displays by over 31 aircraft, aerobatic demonstrations by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran team and the Mark Jefferies team, and the Aviation Job Fair connecting industry leaders with youth and skilled talent.
  • The conference programme will feature 13 thematic sessions covering topics such as flying training, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), advanced air mobility, MRO, aircraft leasing, air cargo, skilling, and women in aviation.
  • With over 150 exhibitors, 7,500 business visitors, and an expected 100,000 general visitors, Wings India 2026 aims to solidify India’s positioning as a central player in global aviation’s future.

Source: India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation
Photo Credit: Wings India

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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero to Highlight New Gurgaon Center at Wings India 2026

India – Simaero, the global full-flight simulator training operator, has announced its participation at Wings India 2026, taking place this week in Hyderabad. The event marks a timely opportunity for engagement as Simaero prepares to open its new pilot training centre in Gurgaon (Delhi NCR).

  • Attending on behalf of Simaero will be Khuushbeg Jattanna, General Manager of Simaero India, and Pratyush Senger, Sales Account Manager.
  • The Gurgaon training centre, scheduled to open in the coming weeks, will house the company’s first A320neo full-flight simulator in India.
  • Simaero is also preparing to establish a local simulation engineering division in India, which will support simulator operators with maintenance, complex repairs, spare parts sourcing, system upgrades, and relocations.

Source: Simaero
Photo Credit: Simaero

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DextraData Aviation Technologies GmbH Signs Long-Term Agreement with Keyvan Aviation in Preparation of the Launch of their New Next Gen EFB Solution Talora

Germany – DextraData Aviation Technologies GmbH is proud to announce the signing of a long-term strategic agreement with Keyvan Aviation, marking a significant milestone in the development of its next-generation Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution Talora.

Set to debut at the end Q1 2026, Talora will be powered by cutting-edge navigation, charting, safety, and efficiency datasets from Keyvan Aviation. This collaboration opens new horizons for flight operations, promising enhanced situational awareness, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making for aviation professionals worldwide.

“This partnership represents a leap forward in aviation technology,” said Phil Tanthatsawat, Chief Product Officer at DextraData Aviation Technologies GmbH. “Together with Keyvan Aviation, we are redefining what pilots and operators can expect from an EFB solution.”

Talora is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern aviation, integrating advanced data capabilities to support safer and more efficient flights.

Curious to learn more about Keyvan Aviation – check out the interview it did with AFM Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Keyvan Aviation – Aeronautical and Navigation Database Solutions for Flight Simulators – AFM.aero

Source: Keyvan Aviation
Photo Credit: Keyvan Aviation

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Acron Aviation Secures ANAC Brazil Approval to Train Brazilian-Licensed Pilots at its London Training Center

United Kingdom & Brazil – Acron Aviation announced that it has received regulatory approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to provide training for ANAC Brazil-licensed pilots at its London Gatwick Training Center (LTC). This milestone significantly expands Acron Aviation’s global training footprint and enhances its capability to support Brazilian operators and pilots with world-class training solutions.

The approval, achieved in partnership with Simshares, enables Acron Aviation to deliver high-quality, regulator-approved training to Brazilian-licensed pilots across multiple aircraft types, leveraging its established instructor expertise, advanced training devices, and globally recognized safety and compliance standards.

Dave Coward, GM and SVP, Acron Aviation, said: “This approval from ANAC Brazil is an important step in expanding our global training capabilities and supporting the needs of Brazilian operators and pilots. It reflects the strength of our regulatory credentials, our long-standing heritage in pilot training, and the confidence that international authorities place in our systems and standards.” Coward continued, “It also highlights the benefit of working in partnership with Simshares, whose support was instrumental in achieving this approval and in developing future opportunities in the Brazilian market.”

Simshares facilitated the regulatory approval, coordinating and managing communications and logistics between Acron Aviation and ANAC Brazil and will now take-up the role of business introducer for future ANAC Brazil–related pilot training.

Captain Rudolf Brockhausen, Founder and CEO, Simshares, said: “Acron Aviation’s Reality7 simulators, with their full-motion capability and data-driven realism, set a high benchmark for pilot training and will deliver real value to Brazilian operators and pilots.” Brockhausen continued, “With our long-standing relationships and first-hand experience within Brazil’s aviation sector, we look forward to building on this partnership as Acron expands its presence in the world’s fifth largest airline market.”

This development reinforces Acron Aviation’s commitment to delivering flexible, globally accessible training solutions that meet the highest international regulatory standards, while supporting airline and pilot communities worldwide.

About Acron Aviation
Acron Aviation is strategically aligned to deliver world-leading commercial aviation solutions designed to serve aircraft operators and airframe manufacturers across the globe. Our expertise extends to multiple facets of commercial aviation from OEM certified avionics to state-of-the-art simulation devices, best-in-class pilot training and market-leading flight data analytics. With a global footprint, we are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions that enhance our customers operations and further our mission of innovating to create safer skies.

About Simshares
Simshares is a UK-registered management consulting firm that works across aviation and related industries, supporting strategic projects, partnerships and high-level communications. Based in London and incorporated in October 2016, its core services focus on advising C-Suite executives on business strategy, operations, contracts, logistics and procurement, particularly in aviation simulation and training contexts. The company is led by Founder and CEO Captain Rudolf Brockhausen, an experienced international Airline Transport Pilot with broader consulting and aviation industry experience.

Source: Acron Aviation
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eLearning Pilot Training Solution Provider Avsoft International Announces Partnership with Nigerian Airline to Deliver Pilot and Cabin Crew Training

Nigeria – Avsoft International has signed a new training partnership with Nigeria-based Pioneer Airlines to deliver pilot and cabin crew training via Avsoft’s proprietary Learning Management System (avLMS).

  • Under the agreement, Pioneer Airlines will utilise Avsoft’s ATR 72-600 aircraft systems course for pilot training, complemented by general subject modules for both cockpit and cabin crew.
  • Training delivery will be managed through avLMS, enabling structured course assignment, tracking, and reporting to support regulatory and operational compliance.
  • Avsoft will also develop customised cabin crew training content tailored to Pioneer Airlines’ internal procedures and service expectations.
  • The ATR 72-600 course supports both initial and recurrent training needs, while Avsoft’s general subject library delivers foundational aviation knowledge across roles.

Source: Avsoft International
Photo Credit: Avsoft International

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