Angola officially inaugurated its first Academia de Aviação Civil de Angola (AACA) on 8 December 2025 at the Aeroporto Internacional 4 de Fevereiro in Luanda, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ambition to build a sovereign and competitive aviation ecosystem.
The Academy is set to train pilots, air-traffic controllers, technical operators and other aviation specialists, with the first cycle of courses scheduled to begin in January 2026.
During the launch, the Minister of Transport underscored the academy’s role in positioning Angola as a continental aviation hub.
The initiative is designed to reduce reliance on foreign training Centers, expand employment opportunities, enhance operational standards and strengthen international cooperation. The government views the AACA as a strategic pillar to modernise the civil-aviation sector, spur economic growth and secure a more autonomous and sustainable future for the nation’s air transport industry.