Aviation Training Capabilities Expand in Morocco

Airways Aviation ESMA (Airways ESMA), and Morocco Aviation Private Academy (MAPA), a provider of pilot and aviation engineering training, have signed a new strategic cooperation agreement to deliver key phases of the Airways Aviation EASA Airline Pilot Pathway Programme in Morocco.

This partnership reflects the growing importance of Morocco as a new hub for aviation in Africa and beyond, leveraging the country’s expanding socio-economic influence and significant government investment and emphasis on education, training and aviation infrastructure. It also aligns with the development and expansion plans of regional carriers including Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and Air Arabia Maroc which projects robust growth in the sector in the coming years.

Under the agreement, Airways ESMA and MAPA will collaborate to train prospective student pilots via a multi-phase EASA Airline Pilot Pathway Programme for aspiring pilots. The pathway includes Foundation Studies and Assessment, Private Pilot Licence (PPL) training and structured hour-building, CPL, EASA ATPL Theory in Morocco followed by advanced flight training modules such as Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) and Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) at one of the number of Airways Academies in either France, Italy, Portugal or Finland.

A significant element of this collaboration is the Airways ESMA - EASA Theory Distance Learning along with the planned establishment of a dedicated EASA‐certified ATPL Theory and Examination Centre in Morocco to be located at MAPA's facilities. When established, this centre would operate under Airways’ regulatory certifications and licenses, with MAPA providing on-ground support and facilities. When established, this centre would operate under Airways’ regulatory certifications and licenses, with MAPA providing on-ground support and facilities. The partnership also paves the way for additional programmes such as Cabin Crew Training, Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering courses and future joint marketing and recruitment initiatives.