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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11 August 2026
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 from…
11 August 2026
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, with…
11 August 2026
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 funding…
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EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
IATA 2025 Safety Report Highlights Africa’s Aviation Safety Challenges and Progress
IATA’s 2025 Safety Report shows improving accident rates globally while Africa records the highest regional…
Crew on the Front Line: IFALPA Strengthens Its Position on Security
The latest IFALPA report highlights essential airline crew security measures, including threat assessment, layover protection,…
ECOWAS Consultative Workshop Addresses Air Transport Reform in West Africa
ECOWAS convenes a consultative workshop in Abidjan to address aviation competition, consumer protection, taxes and…
Global Aerospace Provides Insights on the Importance of Detailed Aviation Maintenance Records and How Maintenance Lapses Affect Claims
How aircraft maintenance records impact aviation insurance claims and why neglect can lead to costly…
South Africa Third Party Simulator User Certificate Renewal Process Updated
SACAA updates the renewal process for third party simulator user certificates, aligning it with annual…
Kenya KCAA Issues Advisory Circular on Aerodrome Obstacle Lighting and Marking
KCAA issues Advisory Circular requiring aerodrome operators and developers to install obstacle lighting within 30…
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Launches 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority launches 40th anniversary celebrations, marking four decades of aviation safety, reform…
HondaJet Elite II Certified by FAA to Become First Production Model Twin-Turbine Very Light Business Jet Available with Emergency Autoland
HondaJet Elite II becomes the first twin-turbine very light jet certified with Emergency Autoland, enhancing…
A New Airline Will Soon Be in Gabonese Skies
ANAC audit confirms Value Jet meets ICAO standards, paving the way for a new airline…
Lycoming Piston Aircraft Engines
Lycoming, Service Instruction 1042AI, approved spark plugs, Lycoming piston engines, aircraft engine maintenance, aviation service…
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Aviation Financing, Skills Development and Sustainability
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire sign an LOI to advance aviation financing, skills…
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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…
Egypt Signs Cooperation Protocol to Strengthen Aviation Safety System
Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation signs a cooperation protocol between the Civil Aviation Authority and…
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…
As Africa Flies More and Charges More, IATA Pushes Lithium Battery Safety in the Skies
As Africa’s skies get busier, IATA launches a global campaign on lithium battery safety to…
UJ Launches South Africa’s First Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a Continental Game-Changer in Emergency and Disaster Response
The University of Johannesburg has opened Africa’s first Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a four-storey facility…
LAM Mozambique Airlines Acquires De Havilland Q400 to Strengthen Fleet Stability
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial…
Social Sustainability and Safety Leadership Are Shaping the Future of Flight
ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NCAA Grants RPAS Operations Certificate to Caverton Helicopters
The NCAA has awarded Caverton Helicopters an RPAS Operations Certificate following a rigorous certification process…
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…