8 June 2026
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, following…
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8 June 2026
African Aviation’s Next Test is Not Demand, but Integration
Captain George Kamal has warned that African aviation’s greatest test is no longer demand, but the…
8 June 2026
KCAA Retenders Advanced Surface Movement Control System for JKIA
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has retendered for an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System…
22 May 2026
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 test…
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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…
Angola and Algeria Update Air Services Agreement to Strengthen African Connectivity
Angola and Algeria have updated their bilateral air services framework, replacing a 1976 agreement and…
South Africa Ranks 8th Globally on Aviation Safety
South Africa has achieved a preliminary ICAO aviation safety audit result of 95.12%, placing the…
African Aviation Must Push Beyond 3% of Global Traffic, Says ESWACAA Director General
ESWACAA Director General Ms Andile Mtetwa-Amaeshi says African aviation must move beyond its low share…
IATA Calls on African Governments to Prioritise Aviation for Long Term Economic Growth
IATA calls on African governments to improve aviation safety, reduce costs, unlock airline funds and…
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,…
Twenty-Two Countries Support ICAO Call to Action on Priorities for Global Aviation
22 countries support ICAO’s Marrakech Call to Action at GISS 2026, advancing global aviation safety,…
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,…
Ghana Launches Passenger Complaints Portal to Enhance Passenger Protection
Ghana introduces Passenger Complaints Portal to improve aviation passenger protection, enabling travellers to report and…
Mozambique–Brazil Cooperation to Strengthen Civil Aviation
Mozambique and Brazil sign a cooperation agreement to strengthen civil aviation governance, safety oversight, and…
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,…
NSIB, SL-AAIIB Formalise MoU on Aircraft Accident Investigation, Data Sharing, and Capacity Building
Nigeria’s NSIB and Sierra Leone’s SL-AAIIB formalise an MoU to enhance aircraft accident investigation, data…
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Kenya Transport Committee Reviews Civil Aviation Bill
Kenya’s Transport Committee reviews the Civil Aviation Bill 2024, introducing reforms to strengthen safety oversight,…
FAA Announces New Safety Measure to Improve Separation Between Airplanes and Helicopters
FAA introduces new safety measures replacing visual separation with radar control to improve aircraft and…
Mobile Control Tower Successfully Deployed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos
NAMA deploys a Mobile Control Tower at Lagos Airport after a fire incident, ensuring continuity…
Namibia Airports Company Confirms Data Exfiltration Incident, Operations Unaffected
Namibia Airports Company confirms a 500GB data exfiltration by INC Ransomware Group. Investigations are ongoing…
Five Years On, Namibia Charts Course for New National Airline
Namibia moves ahead with plans to launch a new national airline by 2026, as government…
Ghana and Nigeria Sign MoU on Aircraft Search and Rescue Cooperation
Ghana and Nigeria sign MoU to strengthen aircraft search and rescue cooperation, improving cross-border coordination…
NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate to Enugu Air to Commence Scheduled Flight Operations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
Aviation Leaders Urge Global Alignment as Unruly Passenger Incidents Continue to Rise
IFALPA and IFATCA call for global harmonisation of ICAO’s 4 Levels of Threat framework as…
SACAA Welcomes Appointment of New Board
The South African Civil Aviation Authority confirms the appointment of a new Board led by…
South Africa Notice of Compliance with SA-CATS 64 Requirements for Cabin Crew Instructors and Examiners
SACAA confirms mandatory compliance with SA-CATS 64 for cabin crew instructors and examiners, aligned with…
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…
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