
African Pilot Magazine:
Safety

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.

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.

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 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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Single-Pilot Concept Stalls on Safety Grounds – For Now
EASA halts progress on single-pilot flights, citing unresolved safety risks. Two-pilot crews remain

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.

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.
