South Africa’s Air Navigation Crisis Grounds Flights and Threatens Economic Stability
Flight cancellations and delays across South Africa as ATNS fails to maintain navigation procedures, disrupting tourism and regional air connectivity.
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ATNS Says It’s Making Good Progress to Stabilise and Rebuild
ATNS reports significant progress in stabilising operations, restoring flight procedures, and rebuilding core capacity under new leadership and expert guidance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unpacking the Recent Amendments to the SA-CATS and How ADS-B Plays a Role in Meeting the Requirements
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…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Seeks Advanced Air Traffic Control Training Simulator
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 Makes Positive Returns
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 Makes Progress in Improving Safety Standards
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 Modernising Civil Aviation
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.
Lomé Airport: SALT Strengthens Safety Culture
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.