
African Pilot Magazine:
Aviation Navigation Systems

Braking Action Intelligence – The Next Frontier in Runway Safety
Real-time runway friction reporting could transform aviation safety in Africa. We explore ICAO’s Global Reporting Format, IFALPA’s concerns, and the technical hurdles to turning aircraft into live braking action sensors.

Lanseria International Airport Becomes First in Africa to Deploy Avionix FlightLine, Pioneering the Future of Surface and Airspace Awareness
Lanseria International Airport leads Africa with Avionix FlightLine, enhancing airspace safety and real-time aircraft monitoring.

Startical Achieves First-Ever VHF Voice Communication Between Pilot and Air Traffic Controller via Satellite
Startical has made aviation history by achieving the first-ever real-time VHF voice communication between a pilot and air traffic controller via satellite, using standard aeronautical signals under the EU-backed ECHOES project.

Nigeria Deepens Technical Engagement with INVAP on Radar Systems
Nigeria’s aviation authorities visit INVAP in Argentina to strengthen radar infrastructure and modernise air traffic surveillance systems with global partners.