17 August 2026
Why Pilots Need to Cancel Nominated SAR
Landing at an unmanned aerodrome does not automatically cancel nominated Search and Rescue. Pilots need to…
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Safety
17 August 2026
Finding Current NOTAM Information in South Africa
South African pilots can obtain NOTAM information through several sources, but they do not serve the…
11 August 2026
Rwanda’s Five-Year Shift to Risk-Based Aviation Oversight
Rwanda is replacing fixed aviation inspection cycles with a risk-based oversight model that will use operator…
11 August 2026
Africa CDC and WHO Call for Urgent, Community-Led Action to Contain Ebola in the DRC
Africa CDC and WHO have called for an urgent expansion of the community-led Ebola response in…
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Strong El Niño Could Heighten Operational Risks for African Aviation
A strong El Niño developing during 2026 could expose African aviation to operational risks ranging…
SAM AIRWAYS Development and Addition of a Falcon 8X to Its Fleet Under ANACIM Supervision
SAM AIRWAYS has begun the ANACIM-supervised process to add a Falcon 8X to its fleet,…
NCAA Warns Funding Cuts Could Undermine Nigeria’s Aviation Safety Oversight
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority Director-General Capt. Chris Najomo has warned that reducing the regulator’s statutory…
Kenya Reviews Bill to Establish Independent Transportation Safety Board
Kenya is considering legislation to establish an independent Transportation Safety Board responsible for investigating accidents…
Aviation Training Must Build Operational Readiness, Not Just Qualifications
Alt Academy speakers outlined a training model focused on competence, practical assessment, reliable equipment and…
Burkina Faso Aviation Training Institute Advances Towards ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Membership
Burkina Faso’s Institute of Aviation Training has completed an ICAO assessment with a compliance rate…
Protectionism, Fragmented Regulation Slow Africa’s Aviation Liberalisation
Africa’s push towards a single liberalised aviation market is gaining momentum, but industry experts warn…
National Assembly Recommends Candidates for the Aviation Safety Investigation Board and Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals
South Africa’s National Assembly has recommended seven candidates for the Aviation Safety Investigation Board, with…
Zambia Classifies Air Traffic Control and Aviation Security as Essential Services
Zambia has formally classified air traffic control services and civil aviation security as essential services,…
KCAA Retenders Advanced Surface Movement Control System for JKIA
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has retendered for an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control…
HENSOLDT and Robin Partner to Protect Barn Swallows and Enhance Safety at King Shaka International Airport
HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar have partnered to deploy MAX avian radar at King…
NAC Acquires N$16 Million Firefighting Truck for Walvis Bay Airport
Namibia Airports Company has acquired a N$16 million aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle from Rosenbauer…
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Sishen Airfield Tests Emergency Readiness Through Multi-Agency Drill
Sishen Airfield near Kathu in the Northern Cape has conducted a multi-agency emergency drill to…
IATA Sees Egypt Outpacing Global Aviation Growth Through 2050
IATA has highlighted Egypt’s long-term aviation growth potential, with passenger demand forecast to grow above…
African Aviation Leaders Tackle Profitability, Connectivity and Growth at AFRAA Convention
African aviation leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the 14th AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention, where profitability,…
ASECNA and Rwanda Sign Agreements to Advance Kigali Airport Readiness and African Satellite Navigation
ASECNA and the Republic of Rwanda have signed two major agreements in Kigali covering the…
South Africa Ranks 8th Globally on Aviation Safety
South Africa has achieved a preliminary ICAO aviation safety audit result of 95.12%, placing the…
Boeing, CAA International and SASO Host Workshop in Angola to Strengthen Aviation Safety
Boeing, CAA International, SASO and the Angola Civil Aviation Authority co-hosted a three-day workshop in…
Nigerian Airports Take a Major Leap as ICAO Recognises Safety Advancements in Aerodrome Operations
Nigeria’s aviation safety performance has recorded a major improvement under ICAO’s 2026 Coordinated Validation Mission,…
ZACL Conducts Emergency Response Exercise at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) Terminal One
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited conducted a Code 6 emergency response exercise at Kenneth Kaunda International…
GISS 2026 Concludes with Global Commitments to Strengthen Aviation Implementation and Capacity
GISS 2026 concludes in Marrakech with global commitments, partnerships, and agreements to strengthen aviation implementation,…
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,…
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…
The African Airlines Association MRO Conference 2026 Concludes with Strong Call for Collaboration, Capacity Building and Digital Transformation
AFRAA’s inaugural MRO Conference 2026 in Addis Ababa brought together 450+ delegates to advance collaboration,…
Mozambique–Brazil Cooperation to Strengthen Civil Aviation
Mozambique and Brazil sign a cooperation agreement to strengthen civil aviation governance, safety oversight, and…
IFALPA’s Renewed Push Against Loss of Control Accidents
IFALPA’s latest papers target loss of control accidents, highlighting pilot training, automation risks, and aircraft…
Kenya Transport Committee Reviews Civil Aviation Bill
Kenya’s Transport Committee reviews the Civil Aviation Bill 2024, introducing reforms to strengthen safety oversight,…