Blog & News

One page about all things AviAssist. Articles on our work, updates on our mission, and free safety content.

NEWS - Press release: 15-8-24 - click here for the press release about the September 2024 events in partnership with Airlink.

NEWS - Press release: 22-8-24 - click here for the press release about the annual report.

Click here for the 2023 annual report of the AviAssist Foundation

NEWS - Press release: 15-6-23 - click here for the press release about the annual report.

Click here for the 2022 annual report of the AviAssist Foundation

NEWS - Press release: 18-5-23 Click here for the press release on AviAssist Lunch Lectures throughout Africa

NEWS - Press release: 10-5-23 Click here for the press release on Supporting sustainability with re-use of navigation beacons in Zambia
Click here to watch a video about the journey of the beacons

Images below related to the shipment of the NDB beacons and can be used by press for coverage

NEWS - Press release: 2-3-23 ATR scholarships to fuel Africa's second century of aviation talent

NEWS - Press release: 13-9-22 Boeing and AviAssist sign partnership for safety promotion in Africa

NEWS - Press release: 3-5-22 New Series of Focus Sessions announced - Africa's internet TV show for safety

My start at the AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre-Rwanda – by Freddy Gitare

By Tom Kok | 10/04/2024

AviAssist has been offering traineeship positions at the AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre – Rwanda since 2019. Read about Freddy Gitare’s journey from graduate engineer to young aviation professional.

Supporting your voice – a message from the board

By Tom Kok | 17/01/2024

Read a message from board chairman Christopher McGregor about the Foundation’s growing role as a voice for African aviation professionals when it comes to safety.

Focus Sessions overview

By Tom Kok | 20/09/2023

In the Focus Sessions, we’ll inform, inspire and entertain for African aviation safety. Each session, we’ll receive seasoned safety veterans in the studio to talk safety.

Unlocking professional potential – Alex Mugabo’s Journey as a Trainee at ASPC-Rwanda

By Tom Kok | 26/04/2023

AviAssist has been offering traineeship positions at the AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre – Rwanda since 2019. Read about Alex Mugabo’s journey from graduate engineer to young aviation professional.

Storytelling

By Tom Kok | 24/08/2022

My interest in storytelling was revived recently by a book I read by Zambian author Amanda Kozhi Mukwashi. Is there a role for storytelling in safety promotion?

My Internship at the UR – AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre – Rwanda: Ariane Mucyo

By Tom Kok | 17/08/2022

AviAssist has been offering internships for many years. Read about our most recent intern Annet Mbabazi and her journey from studying logistics to aviation safety.

My AviAssist Internship Boosted My Confidence In My Professional Capabilities: Georgiana Craighead

By Tom Kok | 06/04/2022

AviAssist has been offering internships for many years. Read about our most recent intern Annet Mbabazi and her journey from studying logistics to aviation safety.

You may not have noticed…..

By Tom Kok | 30/03/2022

But today is April Fools day! The day of the annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and…

My internship at the ASPC-Rwanda: Annet Mbabazi

By Tom Kok | 21/03/2022

AviAssist has been offering internships for many years. Read about our most recent intern Annet Mbabazi and her journey from studying logistics to aviation safety.

With Compassion

By Tom Kok | 10/01/2022

Little is known about the status of, and support to, the wellbeing of our fellow professionals in African aviation. We’re keen to change this we a new piece of research but need your support & input for it.