19 April 2026
Slot Relief During the Iran Crisis – Why Flexibility Matters Now
IATA calls for temporary slot relief under JNUS as the Iran crisis disrupts global aviation, urging…
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19 April 2026
Strengthening Nigeria’s Airspace: NAF and NAMA Build Next-Generation Air Traffic and Radar Expertise
NAF and NAMA advance Nigeria’s airspace safety with new air traffic control and radar training, strengthening…
10 April 2026
Angola Reassesses Aviation Tax Burden to Boost Competitiveness and Hub Ambitions
Angola reviews aviation taxes to boost competitiveness and position AIAAN as a regional hub, with ANAC…
7 April 2026
Angola Challenges Africa to Overcome Fragmentation and Advance an Integrated Air Market
At the 75th ACI Africa Conference in Luanda, Angola calls for aviation integration, SAATM implementation, and…
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SAATM: Morocco Highlights Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Aviation Growth and Infrastructure Integration at Luanda Finance Summit
At the Luanda Summit, Morocco outlined its long-term aviation vision focused on infrastructure, liberalisation, and…
Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit for 2025–26, Maintains Position as the World’s Most Profitable Airline
Emirates Group posts record half-year profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for 2025–26.…
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in…
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…
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…
ATNS Integrated Financial Report 2024/2025: Stabilisation, Accountability and Modernisation
ATNS reports modest profits amid major reforms, modernisation plans, and leadership changes to restore stability…
Botswana’s NDP 12 Prioritises Aviation Reform and Infrastructure Development
Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the…
Arlanda Becomes First Airport in Europe to Implement New Air Traffic Approach Concept
Swedavia and LFV introduce Europe’s first Established on RNP (EoR) approach at Stockholm Arlanda Airport,…
COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across…
Entebbe Airport Celebrates Record Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic as Uganda Hails Aviation Boom
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion,…
Africa’s Skies at a Crossroads: ATNS Turbulence Underscores Urgent Need for Aviation Reform
ATNS’s suspension of 300+ flight procedures exposes deep cracks in South Africa’s airspace system, reinforcing…
AASA Calls for Bold Interventions to Transform African Aviation
AASA urges regulatory harmonisation, open markets, supply chain stability, and sustainable reforms to unlock Africa’s…
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Say Again: Embry-Riddle Researchers Develop AI System to Decode Aviation Speak
Embry-Riddle researchers create an AI system to transcribe and standardise pilot-controller radio communications, reducing errors…
Braking Action Intelligence – The Next Frontier in Runway Safety
Real-time runway friction reporting could transform aviation safety in Africa. We explore ICAO’s Global Reporting…
Lanseria International Airport Becomes First in Africa to Deploy Avionix FlightLine, Pioneering the Future of Surface and Airspace Awareness
Lanseria International Airport leads Africa with Avionix FlightLine, enhancing airspace safety and real-time aircraft monitoring.
Update on AMREF Flying Doctors Aircraft Accident
An AMREF Flying Doctors Cessna Citation XLS crashed after departing Wilson Airport on 7 August…
Ghana Commissions New Aviation Navigation Centre and Border Security Systems
Ghana inaugurates new Air Navigation Services Complex and launches API/PNR systems, advancing aviation safety and…
ORTIA Air Traffic Control System Failure Sparks Major Flight Disruptions
A critical ATC system failure at O.R. Tambo International Airport causes major flight delays, echoing…
Mauritania and Turkey Sign Civil Aviation Cooperation Agreement
Mauritania and Turkey sign an MoU to enhance civil aviation through training, technical assistance, and…
Thales Recognised for Aviation Innovation With the Successful Deployment of an Approach Spacing Tool (AST) in Hong Kong, China
Thales and the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong have successfully deployed the Approach Spacing…
Startical Achieves First-Ever VHF Voice Communication Between Pilot and Air Traffic Controller via Satellite
Startical has made aviation history by achieving the first-ever real-time VHF voice communication between a…
African Airlines’ Performance Updates by AFRAA – June 2025
AFRAA’s June 2025 update highlights African airline traffic growth, market share trends, infrastructure investments, regulatory…
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…
South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape…
Ghana Appoints New Civil Aviation Authority Board to Bolster Safety Oversight
Ghana inaugurates new Civil Aviation Authority Board, tasked with strengthening aviation safety and airspace oversight…
Strengthening Safety with Peer-Led Communication
IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme…
Global ATC Overhaul: A New Era in Aviation Infrastructure and Safety
Global air traffic control is being overhauled as the US commits $12.5B and South Africa…