Like other regions, North African aviation is undergoing a transformational phase driven by fleet expansion, world-class pilot training, and strategic innovations in technical independence. Algeria, Morocco and Egypt are leveraging aviation infrastructure investments to increase aviation connectivity and to increase regional connectivity as continental aviation powerhouses, and leverage robust growth in air traffic demand.
Expanding the Algerian Fleet
Air Algierie is expanding its fleet to meet the growing demand for local travel. The national flagship is set to launch a fully owned national airline by the state, and will support the initiative with an acquisition of 16 aircraft and an eight-person lease consisting of Boeing and Airbus models. This fleet expansion is funded by the National Investment Fund, which hopes that the initiative will achieve a 50% increase in air traffic. This will strengthen Algeria's position in North Africa's aviation, improve connectivity (particularly in the southern regions) and support ambitious aviation targets set by the state.
World-class pilot training in Morocco
The Morocco aviation division is participating in the strategic partnership between Airways Airlines and Moroccan Air Private Academy (MAPA) in the hopes of implementing world-class pilot training. The collaboration will offer a modular EASA certified program that combines initial training at Bensliman Airport with highly specialized opportunities in Europe. The modern facilities they equip with position MAPAs properly meet the growing national demand for qualified and well-trained pilots. The partnership coincides with the expansion of Royal Air Mallock and Air Arabia Mallock, coinciding with Morocco's emerging stations as a local hub, further strengthened by a significant national investment in aviation.
Technical independence in Egypt
Egypt advances aviation capabilities through cooperative protocols signed between the Egyptian Aviation Academy and the Arab Industrialization Agency. The contract focuses on the development of advanced flight simulators and intelligent training systems that meet international standards. By prioritizing technical independence, Egypt aims to reduce its dependence on imported equipment and position it as the best hub for aviation training in the Middle East and Africa. The Egyptian Air Aviation Academy is complemented by the recent EASA Level D certification of the A330/A340 simulator, enhancing its ability to advance Egyptian pilot training and safety standards.
These developments reflect the coordinated efforts across North Africa to promote aviation growth and ride the wave of surge in air travel demand experienced in the region. By investing in aviation infrastructure and training, Algeria, Morocco and Egypt are solidifying their roles as regional players, responding better to the growing air travel needs and are ready to compete at the global stage.
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