3 August 2026
APD PRO Deliverables Reviewed for Douala International Airport Terminal Renovation
The Monitoring and Technical Acceptance Commission has reviewed the final Detailed Design deliverables for Lot 2…
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3 August 2026
Seychelles Reviews Long-Haul Aviation Strategy Ahead of A321XLR Acquisition
Seychelles is reviewing its long-haul aviation strategy as Air Seychelles prepares to acquire two Airbus A321XLR…
3 August 2026
Egypt and Liberia Sign Civil Aviation Cooperation MoU
The Egyptian and Liberian civil aviation authorities have signed a memorandum of understanding covering technical cooperation,…
28 July 2026
From Aircraft and Airports to Regulation, a Closer Look at the AfDB’s US$7 Billion Aviation Financing Strategy
The African Development Bank plans to use guarantees, blended-finance structures and partnerships to mobilise US$7 billion…
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European Cockpit Association Releases New Guidelines on Commander’s Discretion
New ECA guidelines on Commander’s Discretion clarify when and how airline commanders can extend or…
Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving…
Zimbabwe’s Approach to Collaborative Growth and Modernisation in African Aviation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Zimbabwe highlighted collaboration, investment and policy reform as key drivers…
Suspension of Johannesburg–Maseru Flights Highlights Critical Infrastructure Gaps in Southern Africa
Airlink suspends Johannesburg–Maseru flights after safety equipment failure at Moshoeshoe I Airport leaves Lesotho without…
ATNS and Chief Executive Mutually Agree to End Working Relationship
ATNS and CEO Nozipho Mdawe part ways by mutual agreement after three years in office.…
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…
Faso Airports Company Installs Its First Director General
Burkina Faso’s Faso Airports Company appoints Malegdibkièta Saturnin Théophile Bikyenga as its first Director General…
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…
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…
ATNS Update Regarding Chief Dawid Stuurman, Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports
On Friday, 10 October 2025, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd provided…
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…
Minister Creecy Welcomes South Africa’s Re-Election to Aviation’s Global Body, ICAO Governing Council
South Africa has been re-elected to the ICAO Governing Council at the 42nd Assembly in…
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Nigeria Deepens Technical Engagement with INVAP on Radar Systems
Nigeria’s aviation authorities visit INVAP in Argentina to strengthen radar infrastructure and modernise air traffic…
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with…
Single-Pilot Concept Stalls on Safety Grounds – For Now
EASA halts progress on single-pilot flights, citing unresolved safety risks. Two-pilot crews remain
Injunction to Be Sought as 12-Year Aviation Engine Crisis Brings the Industry to a Halt
The AIC 18.19 Task Team, representing five major aviation bodies in South Africa, is pursuing…
NCAA Grants Enugu Air Interim Operational Authorisation via XEJET
NCAA authorises Enugu Air to begin domestic flights through XEJET while AOC is underway, supporting…
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…
Somalia and Tanzania Renew Aviation Pact, Approve Direct Flight Route
Somalia and Tanzania sign aviation pact enabling direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam…
Public Input Invited on South Africa’s Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy
South Africa’s Department of Transport has released the Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy for public…