Rwanda Commissions New Air Traffic Control Simulator

The Rwanda Civil Aviation Training and Innovation Center (RCATIC), established by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA), has commissioned an air traffic control (ATC) simulator at its Kigali International Airport facility in partnership with Airways International Ltd.

The simulator supports practical, competency-based ATC training for aviation professionals in Rwanda and across Africa.

The system, based on Airways International’s TotalControl solution, comprises a 360-degree Aerodrome Control simulator with three controller working positions, three Approach and Area Control simulators, and eight simulator pilot positions. It reproduces operational conditions, enabling trainees to develop and demonstrate competence in a controlled environment.

The simulator will enable RCATIC to deliver rating training in Aerodrome, Approach and Area Control, including procedural and surveillance training, as well as refresher, on-the-job training instructor, supervisor and assessor courses.

“This simulator allows RCATIC to provide air traffic controllers with practical, scenario-based training that can replicate any airport, here in Kigali, preparing competent and confident controllers for Rwanda and for the continent,” says Albert Aidoo Taylor, Director of RCATIC.