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Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East. Photo credit © African pilot // Craig Dean

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Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability

African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and policy failures continue to undermine sustainability.

Africa’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive

Eight years after launch, SAATM shows regulatory progress, but intra-African air connectivity remains constrained by implementation gaps and policy inertia.

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SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates

IATA warns SAF production growth is slowing, costs are rising, and poorly designed mandates risk undermining aviation decarbonisation goals.

Visas in the Age of Seamless Travel: Why the World Must Rethink Entry Requirements

Aviation is entering a new era, but visas remain its biggest bottleneck. Explore why WTTC and SITA say digital visa reform is essential for seamless global travel.

Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre

Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national Passenger Information Centre to strengthen border security and modernise aviation oversight.

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Fixing NOTAM Overload: Why Pilots Must Lead the Change

Aviation article on the growing NOTAM overload, its safety impact, and why pilots must lead reporting efforts to improve clarity, relevance, and operational safety.

Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre

Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national Passenger Information Centre to strengthen border security and modernise aviation oversight.

Fixing NOTAM Overload: Why Pilots Must Lead the Change

Aviation article on the growing NOTAM overload, its safety impact, and why pilots must lead reporting efforts to improve clarity, relevance, and operational safety.

European Cockpit Association Releases New Guidelines on Commander’s Discretion

New ECA guidelines on Commander’s Discretion clarify when and how airline commanders can extend or reduce flight duty periods under EASA’s ORO.FTL.205(f). The update reinforces fatigue management, shared responsibility, and safety-first decision-making for pilots and operators worldwide.

Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport

At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and integrated air transport to unlock trade, tourism, and economic growth.

H.E. Ms Lerato Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation

At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation, and political action to open Africa’s skies.

Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Photo Credit © African Pilot // Craig Dean

Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration

At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable aviation growth across Africa.

Dr Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure of Rwanda. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation

At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation, and political action to open Africa’s skies.

Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration

At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable aviation growth across Africa.

Safety Starts with People: ICAO’s Call for a Positive Safety Culture in African Skies

ICAO’s new focus on social sustainability links decent work to aviation safety. How Africa’s aviation sector can build safer skies through fair work culture.

ATNS Update Regarding Chief Dawid Stuurman, Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports

On Friday, 10 October 2025, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd provided the following update regarding the ongoing instrument flight procedure maintenance programme at three international airports. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport The instrument landing system (ILS) procedure for Runway 26 at the airport had to be suspended this week in order…

South Africa and Eswatini Strengthen Regional Cooperation through Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements

South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost regional air safety, trade, and connectivity in Southern Africa.

African Pilot Magazine:

Regulatory

Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability

Africa’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive

SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates

Visas in the Age of Seamless Travel: Why the World Must Rethink Entry Requirements

Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre

Fixing NOTAM Overload: Why Pilots Must Lead the Change

Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre

Fixing NOTAM Overload: Why Pilots Must Lead the Change

European Cockpit Association Releases New Guidelines on Commander’s Discretion

Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport

Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation

Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration

Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation

Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration

Safety Starts with People: ICAO’s Call for a Positive Safety Culture in African Skies

ATNS Update Regarding Chief Dawid Stuurman, Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports

South Africa and Eswatini Strengthen Regional Cooperation through Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements

Liberia Civil Aviation Authority Restores Voting Rights and Secures Strategic Partnerships at the 42nd ICAO Assembly

Minister Creecy Welcomes South Africa’s Re-Election to Aviation’s Global Body, ICAO Governing Council

Liberia and Egypt Explore New Aviation Cooperation

Africa Speaks with One Voice at ICAO 42nd Assembly: United for Greater Representation in Global Aviation

ATNS and Dans Sign Strategic Agreement to Enhance Flight Procedure Design Capabilities

Africa’s Aviation Growth: A Snapshot

High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly

Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Sanction Fee Following Consumer Protection Infractions

NCAA Grants RPAS Operations Certificate to Caverton Helicopters

Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority

Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO Launch Urgent Aviation Safety Reforms

NCAA Launches First Integrated Service Charter