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Africa: Tanzanian, Malawian Pilots Laud Ethiopian Airlines for Contributing to Dev't of Aviation in Africa: [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Pilots, who graduated from the Ethiopian Aviation University, have commended the role Ethiopian Airlines has been playing in connecting Africa and its people, and significantly contributing for the development of aviation in the continent. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQfDWt #EthiopianAirlines #AviationDevelopment #AfricaAviation #ConnectingAfrica #PilotTraining

Mathrubhumi English Jan 9

IndiGo`s appeal against DGCA penalties for pilot training simulator issues gets rejected https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/indigo-dgca-appeal-rejected-pilot-training-fines-t0l3x938?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #indiGo #pilottraining #DGCA

AlcorNews Dec 24

Le Grob G120TP s’impose comme l’avion école discret mais clé pour former les pilotes militaires modernes. Pas glamour, mais stratégique.
https://www.avionslegendaires.net/avion-militaire/grob-g120tp/
#Aviation #Science #Innovation #Aerospace #MilitaryTraining #PilotTraining #DefenseTech

Grob G.120TP — avionslegendaires.net

Grob G.120TP, Formation, construit par Grob, en 2013, pour Allemagne

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AlcorNews Dec 18

Airways Aviation confrontée à un incendie criminel menace ses opérations et la formation des pilotes. Impact colossal en perspective.
https://www.aerobuzz.fr/emploi/airways-aviation-en-difficultes-suite-a-lincendie-criminel/
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Airways Aviation en difficulté suite à l’incendie criminel - Aerobuzz

L’incendie criminel qui a détruit une partie des avions de la flotte d’Airways Aviation (ex ESMA), dans l’enceinte de l’aéroport de Montpellier-Méditérranée, le 20 mai 2025, a mis en grande difficulté l’école de pilotage. Le groupe international vient de faire un point. Il subit les conséquences financières de la perturbation des activités de sa filiale

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Dan Roach Flying Author Dec 7

✈️ Licence to Thrill (and Revalidate)

The 1st of October 2025 marked the start of the most significant licensing changes for UK microlight pilots in years. As an instructor, I’ve been fielding questions from students and fellow pilots alike: What’s changing? Why now? And how does it affect me?

The short answer: the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is simplifying and aligning licensing rules across NPPL, PPL, and LAPL. For microlight pilots, this means both new obligations and new opportunities.

🌤️ Why These Changes Are Needed

Since Brexit, UK licensing has been a patchwork of retained EASA rules, national privileges, and exemptions. The CAA’s Licensing Review (2022–2025) set out to streamline this system, reduce confusion, and ensure consistency across general aviation. Amazingly, I think they have succeeded… mostly.

For microlight pilots, the changes bring us closer to parity with other licence holders. They also recognise the real value of three axis microlight flying experience.

🛩️ Key Changes for NPPL(M) Holders

Revalidation Cycle Standardised: The old 5 hours in 13 months rule is being phased out. From 1 Nov 2026, all pilots must adopt the NPPL model of 12 hours in 24 months. This includes 6 hours in the final year. It also requires 12 take‑offs/landings and 1 instructional hour.
Microlight Hours Count Toward ICAO PPL: Three-axis microlight time now contributes to building hours for a full ICAO PPL. This is potentially a huge win for young aspiring commercial pilots.
Ratings Simplified: SSEA becomes SEP, SLMG becomes TMG. SEP holders can fly microlights after differences training, without needing a separate microlight rating.
Instructional Hour Clarified: It’s not a test—just a refresher flight, tailored to the pilot’s needs. Use it to do the tasks you rarely attempt. Regain confidence in your abilities. You’ll definitely get something out of it if you use the time effectively.
CAP Guidance: A dedicated microlight CAP document is coming, replacing the withdrawn CAP 804.

✅ Benefits

Recognition of Microlight Experience – Hours now count toward ICAO PPL, opening pathways for young pilots.

Simplified Administration – Ratings consolidated, fewer duplications, and retention of fast licensing issue via our superb BMAA.

Improved Safety Culture – Mandatory instructional hour for all pilots ensures regular contact with instructors, encouraging skill refreshers.

⚠️ Drawbacks

Loss of Privilege – The shift from 5 in 13 to 12 in 24 will feel like a step back. Some pilots may perceive it negatively.

Transition Confusion – With exemptions valid until 31 Oct 2026, pilots may struggle to track which cycle applies.

Training Organisation Burden – Updating syllabi, examiner guidance, and paperwork will take time.

✍️ My Opinion

While the removal of the 5‑in‑13 cycle will sting for some, the broader picture is positive. These changes simplify licensing, recognise microlight flying as serious aviation, and begin to align us with international standards.

As instructors, we should frame the instructional hour as an opportunity, not a burden. And for students dreaming of airline careers, the ability to start in microlights is a game‑changer.

Overall, this is a step toward a clearer, fairer, and more easily understood licensing system.

📚 Further Reading

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AlcorNews Dec 7

Le T-7A Red Hawk de Boeing et Saab entre en service : l’entraînement des pilotes américains prend un nouveau virage.
https://www.avionslegendaires.net/2025/12/actu/reception-du-premier-boeing-saab-t-7a-red-hawk-de-serie/
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Réception du premier Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk de série. — avionslegendaires.net

Le 7 décembre 2025, par Arnaud. L'Air Education & Training Command de l'US Air Force possède (enfin) un premier exemplaire de son nouveau jet. Ce vendredi 5 décembre 2025 le Aéronefs Militaires

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Mathrubhumi English Nov 30

India unveils the Hansa-3 NG, a game-changer for pilot training! Discover the affordable, indigenous trainer aircraft that`s set to boost Indian aviation. Click to learn more! https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/hansa-3-ng-indias-indigenous-answer-to-the-pilot-shortage-u3g6qezn?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Hansa3NG #pilottraining #traineraircraft #aviation