Aviation article on the growing NOTAM overload, its safety impact, and why pilots must lead reporting efforts to improve clarity, relevance, and operational safety.
The University of Johannesburg has opened Africa’s first Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a four-storey facility transforming emergency and disaster response training across the continent.
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial stability, and sustainable domestic operations.
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.
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.
Kenya Airways has paid an NCAA sanction fee over consumer protection breaches. The Authority stresses safety and operational improvements remain a priority.
The NCAA has awarded Caverton Helicopters an RPAS Operations Certificate following a rigorous certification process at its Abuja headquarters.
ARTEX ELT 5000 secures Boeing 787 certification, delivering GADSS-compliant distress tracking and enhanced safety for global aviation operators.
uAvionix and VOTIX integrate FlightLine ADS-B data into the VOTIX platform, enhancing safety, efficiency, and situational awareness for DFR and AAM.
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.
A Hawker XP800 operated by Air Océan Maroc overran the runway at Fès-Saïss Airport on 11 April 2025. The Moroccan Ministry of Transport and Logistics has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. No passengers were on board.
GNSS interference through jamming and spoofing is a growing threat to aviation safety. With Africa’s reliance on satellite-based navigation, the continent must take proactive steps to strengthen its air traffic resilience and infrastructure.
A growing number of global airlines are banning or restricting power banks due to safety concerns over lithium-ion batteries. While African carriers have not yet followed suit, industry experts predict similar policies may be adopted soon to align with international safety standards.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released a preliminary report on the December 6, 2024, incident involving a Hawker 900XP aircraft (5N-KAL) operated by Flybird Aircraft Management. The aircraft returned to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport following an engine failure. Read the full details of the investigation.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is hosting Aviation Safety Week and the GAARS Seminar to address recent aviation incidents and promote enhanced safety measures.
In early January 2025, the Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, announced significant amendments to the South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) under the Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009). These amendments, which come into effect on the date of approval by the Director, focus primarily on technical standards related to…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a tender for a 3D Panoramic Tower, Approach, and Area Air Traffic Control Training Simulator. This initiative aims to modernise ATC training, enhance air traffic management, and align Kenya’s aviation sector with international standards.
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) reported a N$40 million profit in the 2023/2024 financial year, reflecting strong post-COVID-19 recovery. With new airline routes, infrastructure upgrades, and improved aviation safety standards, Namibia’s air transport sector is expanding rapidly.
Mozambique’s Civil Aviation Authority reports significant progress in improving aviation safety standards, aligning air services agreements with international aviation regulations, and launching a USD 380 million master plan to enhance aviation infrastructure and connectivity.
Malawi is modernising its civil aviation sector, with the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority assuming regulatory powers and establishing bilateral air services agreements with Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
SALT has launched the second edition of Safety Week at Lomé Airport to promote safety culture. This initiative gathers industry professionals to discuss best practices, raise awareness of safety standards, and enhance collaboration between stakeholders in aviation.
