Year: 2025

Image credit: Airbus Airbus Flight Academy (AFA) and The Aviator Institute (TAI) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver the Airbus ab initio pilot training program in Tunisia. The agreement, unveiled at the Dubai Airshow 2025, marks Airbus’s first such collaboration with a flight academy in Africa and the Middle East. The partnership will see TAI—formerly known as Safe Flight Academy—align its operations, instructors, and facilities in Tunis and Monastir with Airbus’s global training standards. The initiative is a direct response to the pressing need for new pilots, with Airbus…

EU-backed ELMED electricity interconnection with Italy After years of stagnation, Tunisia’s renewable energy sector is experiencing a significant revival. This acceleration is being propelled by renewed confidence and substantial financial support from international lenders, who are actively backing the country’s energy transition. Current attention is focused on two landmark projects: the World Bank-supported Tunisia Energy Reform, Reliability, and Governance (TEREG) Program and the EU-backed ELMED electricity interconnection with Italy, pv-magazine reports. TEREG Program: A $430 Million Catalyst for Reform In early November, the Tunisian government and the World Bank signed…

Tunisia is solidifying its return as a major Mediterranean destination, leveraging a sprawling coastline, recognized ancient heritage, and a compelling price-quality ratio that appeals to both families and independent travelers. As the country navigates its tourism recovery, the strategy now balances increasing visitor numbers with a push toward higher-quality offerings. Airline Capacity Soars for 2025-2026 Season The rebound is being fueled by significant growth in air connectivity. Transavia France has become a leading carrier on the France-Tunisia route, announcing a 10% capacity increase for winter 2025-2026, operating 16 direct routes.…

Tunisia has been ranked 88th out of 135 countries in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), with a score of 38.54, placing it in the “lower middle” tier globally. The index, a key global benchmark published by INSEAD in partnership with the Portulans Institute, measures a nation’s ability to attract, develop, and retain skilled talent. The ranking indicates that Tunisia continues to face significant hurdles in competing for qualified professionals, fostering local expertise, and preventing brain drain. To climb the ranks, the GTCI report advises Tunisia to prioritize strengthening…