Airlink partners with AviAssist to enhance African aviation safety
South African airline Airlink has joined forces with the AviAssist Foundation to offer a Human Factors in Aviation course, aimed at enhancing safety practices across the African aviation industry. The two-day course, scheduled for September 19-20, 2024, will take place at Airlink’s Training Centre of Excellence near Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Sponsored by the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure, KLM, Airbus, Boeing, and ATR, the course will cover crucial topics such as teamwork, stress management, risk assessment, and safety culture. It targets a wide range of aviation professionals, including airlines, air traffic controllers, and airport staff.
Airlink CEO Rodger Foster emphasized the importance of addressing human factors in maintaining aviation safety. AviAssist director Tom Kok praised the partnership, noting Airlink’s extensive African network as an ideal platform for distributing safety information.
The collaboration highlights the industry’s commitment to shared knowledge and safety improvements. By hosting the course at its state-of-the-art training facility, Airlink demonstrates its dedication to promoting safety beyond its own operations, contributing to the broader African aviation community.
