Tunisia's The Aviator Institute Joins Airbus Flight Academy Network

The Aviator Institute (TAI) recently presented its training programs, highlighting its new partnership with the Airbus Flight Academy.

TAI is a private Tunisian academy dedicated to training pilots, maintenance technicians and aeronautical engineers. It offers dual certification, from Tunisian and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, ensuring that its graduates are recognized both locally and internationally.

TAI's integration into the Airbus Flight Academy network represents international recognition for the Tunisian flight school, strengthening its position within the global training ecosystem while reaffirming its role as a leader in Africa and the Middle East.

In 2016, Avico, one of Europe's leading charter broker companies, invested in Safe Flight Academy, now known as TAI. Safe Flight Academy was founded in 2010 by TTS, Tunisia’s first private aviation group, in partnership with aeronautical professionals and the British company Brookfield Aviation.

“Our goal is to make Tunisia an international hub for aviation training through modern, comprehensive and safe training programs,” TAI CEO Anis Faidi says.

Hence, TAI constantly adapts to changes in regulations and relies on local authorities to foster an ecosystem conducive to realizing Tunisia’s vision.

Chokri Zarrad, CEO of leisure carrier Nouvelair, also supports aviation training programs and capacity-building initiatives in Tunisia to meet the needs of local, regional and international markets.

TAI’s training activities will gradually be consolidated at Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, positioning the city as a strategic hub for aviation training in Tunisia, Africa and the Middle East.

In parallel, TAI plans to modernize its infrastructure, particularly its maintenance hangars, workshops and laboratories dedicated to Part 147 training, as well as its aircraft fleet.

Global air travel demand is outpacing economic growth as markets have remained resilient. The 2025 Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) projects that 660,000 new pilots, 710,000 new maintenance technicians and 1,000,000 new cabin crew members will be needed to fly and maintain the global commercial aviation fleet over the next 20 years.

Tunisia is getting prepared to play a prominent role in the region.