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

The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority restored its voting rights at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal and secured new aviation partnerships to strengthen safety oversight and training.
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  • Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Sanction Fee Following Consumer Protection Infractions

    Kenya Airways has paid an NCAA sanction fee over consumer protection breaches. The Authority stresses safety and operational improvements remain a priority.

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    21 September 2025

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  • NCAA Grants RPAS Operations Certificate to Caverton Helicopters

    The NCAA has awarded Caverton Helicopters an RPAS Operations Certificate following a rigorous certification process at its Abuja headquarters.

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    21 September 2025

  • GADSS-Compliant ARTEX ELT 5000 Achieves Certification on Boeing 787 Aircraft

    ARTEX ELT 5000 secures Boeing 787 certification, delivering GADSS-compliant distress tracking and enhanced safety for global aviation operators.

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    15 September 2025

    The ARTEX ELT 5000 distress tracking (DT) Emergency Locator Transmitter ACR Electronics reports seamless Entry into Service performance for Distress Tracking ELT with the latest major transport platform approval milestone
  • uAvionix and VOTIX Announce Integration of FlightLine ADS-B Data Service to Advance Drone as First Responder Operations

    uAvionix and VOTIX integrate FlightLine ADS-B data into the VOTIX platform, enhancing safety, efficiency, and situational awareness for DFR and AAM.

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    9 September 2025

  • Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO Launch Urgent Aviation Safety Reforms

    Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO launch urgent aviation safety reforms to address ICAO audit concerns, modernise oversight, and strengthen civil aviation.

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    8 September 2025

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Power Bank Policy on Air Mauritius Flights

    Air Mauritius updates its power bank policy, restricting use and storage on flights from 1 September 2025 to ensure passenger safety.

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    1 September 2025

    Power Bank Policy on Air Mauritius Flights
  • Second uAvionix FlightStation Installed at Lanseria International Airport in Partnership with National Airways Corporation (NAC)

    Second uAvionix FlightStation installed at Lanseria Airport with NAC, boosting ADS-B surveillance for safer, smarter air traffic monitoring in South Africa.

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    1 September 2025

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  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Africa’s Runways: Can Tech Stop the Silent Threat of Overruns?

    Runway overruns remain a major safety risk in African aviation. IFALPA calls for Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting Systems (ROAAS) to reduce accidents and costs.

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    1 September 2025

  • Tackling the “Big Five”: Addressing the Border Challenges You Keep Hearing About

    Border agencies face five major challenges. Digital solutions offer faster, safer, and smarter border management for governments and travellers.

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    1 September 2025

  • UNEP and ICAO Launch $82.5 Million Project to Eliminate Harmful Firefighting Foams in African Airports

    UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5m project to phase out toxic PFAS firefighting foams in African airports, setting a global benchmark for safe, sustainable aviation.

  • When Normal Isn’t Normal: The Risks of Non-Routine Flight Operations

    IFALPA warns of safety risks in non-routine flight operations. What does this mean for pilots, operators, and Africa’s growing aviation sector?

    When Normal Isn’t Normal: The Risks of Non-Routine Flight Operations
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  • ICAO, Universal Postal Union Strengthen Airmail Security Against Rising Threats

    ICAO and the Universal Postal Union have strengthened their partnership to enhance global airmail security, introducing advanced screening technologies, improved training, and data sharing to safeguard international mail operations.

    ICAO Universal Postal Union strengthen airmail security against rising threats
  • Signia Aerospace Acquires Precise Flight, Expanding Capabilities in Aviation Safety and Performance

    Signia Aerospace has acquired Precise Flight, a leading developer of aviation safety systems, expanding its capabilities in innovative aerospace technology and enhancing service to global aviation customers.

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  • How Dual-Role Pilots Increase Learning and Line Flying

    Active airline pilots who also instruct bring real-world expertise into training, improving pilot skills, safety, and operational performance.

    Pilots in Full Flight Simulator
  • MOI International Airport, Mombasa Completes Full Scale Safety and Security Emergency Drills

    Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has completed full-scale emergency drills simulating aircraft and sabotage incidents to test preparedness and coordination.

    Kenya Airports Authority
  • Kenya and Somalia Move Towards MoU on Aviation Accident Investigations

    Kenya and Somalia plan MoU to enhance cooperation on aviation accident investigations, aiming to boost safety across the Horn of Africa region.

    Aircraft Accident Investigation Department - Kenya
  • Mauritania and Turkey Sign Civil Aviation Cooperation Agreement

    Mauritania and Turkey sign an MoU to enhance civil aviation through training, technical assistance, and strategic collaboration.

  • Turning Practice into Action: How Spot Landings and Rally Flying Prepared Tarryn Myburgh for an In-Flight Emergency

    Pilot Tarryn Myburgh shares how rally flying and spot landings equipped her to handle an engine failure mid-flight. Safety is built through practice.

    Turning Practice into Action: How Spot Landings and Rally Flying Prepared Tarryn Myburgh for an In-Flight Emergency
  • Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium

    Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium, urging pilots to build their own safety toolkit.

    Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying. Photo credit © African pilot // Craig Dean
  • IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports

    IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines key incidents and infrastructure challenges, with a focus on African airports, highlighting the need for coordinated investment in navigation, emergency services, and passenger facilities.

    IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
  • FAA Study Led by Embry-Riddle Warns of Drone Risks to Aircraft

    An FAA-backed study by Embry-Riddle warns that drones are often flown above 400 feet, raising safety risks near manned aircraft and heliports.

    Sang-A Lee, an Aviation Ph.D. candidate and graduate research assistant at Embry-Riddle, briefs the research team about drone sightings and registration data. (Photo: Embry-Riddle/David Massey)
  • EMAS: The Runway Safety Net Pilots Still Aren’t Using

    Why are pilots avoiding EMAS during runway overruns? Explore how Africa can lead the way in safety innovation with proper pilot training and local solutions.

    EMAS: The Runway Safety Net Pilots Still Aren’t Using
  • Single-Pilot Concept Stalls on Safety Grounds – For Now

    EASA halts progress on single-pilot flights, citing unresolved safety risks. Two-pilot crews remain

    Single-Pilot Concept Stalls on Safety Grounds – For Now
  • Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation

    CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at the AFBAA Safety and Training Workshop during Aero SA.

    Kevin Storie, CEO, Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA)
  • Redefining Business Aviation in Africa: AfBAA’s Focus on Safety, Standards, and Inclusive Growth

    AfBAA highlights inclusive growth, safety, and global standards at the AFBAA Safety & Training Workshop during Aero South Africa 2025.

    Dawit Lemma, Chair of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA), Picture by Craig Dean
  • Pushback on ADS-B Data Misuse Raises Concerns

    A U.S. bill limiting ADS-B data use is sparking global debate, with growing concerns in Africa over surveillance, privacy, and regulatory misuse in aviation.

    Pushback on ADS-B Data Misuse Raises Concerns
  • IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture

    Kenya Airways becomes the first airline to adopt IATA’s I-ASC Light, using the safety culture survey to identify improvement areas and strengthen risk management.

    IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture
  • Strengthening Safety with Peer-Led Communication

    IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme is a great example of how aviation professionals can come together to support one another through peer-to-peer learning. By creating spaces where Air Traffic Controllers and other aviation professionals can help each other strengthen their English communication skills, this programme…

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