Global air turbulence-related injuries are rising. This article highlights why turbulence is difficult to predict and outlines key mitigation strategies for pilots, crew, and passengers.
Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation signs a cooperation protocol between the Civil Aviation Authority and the Central Department of Aviation Accidents to enhance safety standards in line with ICAO and Chicago Convention requirements.
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion, marking a new era for the nation’s aviation industry.
ATNS’s suspension of 300+ flight procedures exposes deep cracks in South Africa’s airspace system, reinforcing AASA’s call for bold aviation reform.
As Africa’s skies get busier, IATA launches a global campaign on lithium battery safety to help travellers fly smarter and safer with their devices.
Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation signs a cooperation protocol between the Civil Aviation Authority and the Central Department of Aviation Accidents to enhance safety standards in line with ICAO and Chicago Convention requirements.
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion, marking a new era for the nation’s aviation industry.
ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as the twin engines driving aviation’s future — especially in Africa.
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.
South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost regional air safety, trade, and connectivity in Southern Africa.
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.
ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as the twin engines driving aviation’s future — especially in Africa.
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.
AfBAA highlights inclusive growth, safety, and global standards at the AFBAA Safety & Training Workshop during Aero South Africa 2025.
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.
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.
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…
A Diamond DA42 training aircraft skidded off the runway at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, on 23 May 2025. The NSIB has launched a full investigation, with initial findings expected within 30 days.
The aviation industry is under cyber siege. Discover how global and African players are strengthening cybersecurity against rising digital threats.
Nigeria is making bold strides in aviation safety and air navigation through internalised Instrument Flight Procedure Design (IFPD). With home-grown expertise, ICAO-aligned PBN procedures, and Free Route Airspace implementation, the country is strengthening oversight and aligning with global best practices.
Global air traffic control is being overhauled as the US commits $12.5B and South Africa addresses systemic ATC failures. A new era of aviation safety begins.
Aircare International launches the Aircare Emergency Diagnostic Platform (AEDP), a state-of-the-art inflight diagnostic solution offering secure, real-time medical support for business aviation crews and passengers.
Pilots' federation IFALPA calls for strict global safety standards as drones, air taxis, and supersonic jets prepare to enter commercial airspace.
Laser strikes on aircraft are rising globally, posing serious risks to pilots and passengers. Learn how Africa’s aviation sector is responding to the threat.
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding—the first of its kind in Africa—to promote mental health, peer support, and wellbeing across aviation operations, reinforcing safety and crew performance.
The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has released the preliminary report into the fatal accident involving the Aermacchi MB-326 Impala MK1, registration ZU-IMP, during the West Coast Saldanha Airshow held on 22 March 2025 at Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport (FASD). During an aerobatic manoeuvre—a slow aileron roll performed…
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability, infrastructure failures, and controversial overbooking practices. Industry stakeholders call for accountability and reform.
Lelani Austen of LAMM Safety shares her mission to improve aviation safety management systems within aircraft maintenance operations, addressing human factors, reporting culture, and future trends in safety innovation.
