Kenya partners with China University to train aviation professionals
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 - Kenya is seeking to position itself as a regional hub for advanced aviation skills development after local training institutions Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya is partnering with a leading Chinese university to train aviation professionals, aiming to become a regional hub for advanced aviation skills development. This initiative addresses Africa's growing shortage of aviation professionals as the sector rebounds.
- The partnership involves Harmonics Air Centre and Kenya Aeronautical College (KAC) with Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA).
- Africa's aviation sector is projected to require tens of thousands of skilled professionals by the 2040s.
- Students will access training opportunities at NUAA through scholarships or self-funded programs, with KAC serving as the official liaison.
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