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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The first cohort of commercial pilots graduated from Akagera Aviation Academy (AAA), on Thursday, May 26.<\/p>\n

The pilots graduated after a two-year academic journey in a class that had two female pilots and 15 men.<\/p>\n

The addition of two female pilots, much as it is still small, officials believe is a step in the right direction towards reducing the existing gap.<\/p>\n

According to Patrick Nkulikiyimfura the Managing Director of Akagera Aviation, much of the learning at the academy is dedicated to practical lessons, where they have to amass a number of flying hours before they can get their licenses.<\/p>\n

He said that to get the commercial pilot license, you have to accumulate between 20 and 40 hours of flying.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the State Minister in the Ministry of Infrastructure Patricie Uwase said that; \u201cIt is the first class of Rwandan pilots to graduate, we are looking into adding the number of Rwandan pilots this is a good step.\u201d<\/p>\n

Uwase added that as the national carrier RwandaAir grows, there is need for more pilots, adding that the completion of the New Bugesera Airport will increase the demand.<\/p>\n

During the graduation ceremony, three of the graduands were awarded for outstanding performance.<\/p>\n

Edyne Umuhoza was awarded the best overall performer, Fabien Musonera the best check ride performer and Is-haq Ndoli was awarded as the most improved student.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am truly humbled the journey wasn\u2019t easy but all thanks to our instructors, my colleagues, RwandaAir and the aviation academy for believing and investing in us\u201d, Umuhoza said<\/p>\n

Nasoro Kaje, one of the parents said that; \u201cMy child had a dream of becoming a pilot ever since he was a child, I thank the country for giving our children a platform to fulfil their dreams, we have seen him fly to Turkey and many other countries.\u201d<\/p>\n

The graduation event was also attended by the CEO of RwandaAir, Yvonne Makolo.<\/p>\n

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