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…
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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…
22 May 2026
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 the…
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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…
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…
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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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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…
BEA Seminar Highlights Human Factors and Aviation Safety Systems in Benin
Benin’s BEA closes 2025 with a seminar on human factors and aviation safety, reinforcing prevention,…
TCAA Orders Mandatory Safety Risk Assessments Following Mount Kilimanjaro Helicopter Accident
The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has issued a mandatory safety directive requiring all helicopter…
Alhaji Ahmad Abba Appointed Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
Alhaji Ahmad Abba has assumed office as Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards at the…
African Airlines Association Secretary General Sets Out Strategic Direction for 2026 and Beyond
AFRAA outlines strategic priorities for African aviation to 2026, covering safety, market reform, connectivity, sustainability,…
Angola Powers Its Ambition to Become a Global Transport Hub with Digital Border Upgrade
Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national passenger information centre to modernise…
Zambia Hosts ICAO Regional Workshop on Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards
Zambia has hosted an ICAO Regional Workshop on updated Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards,…
Gabon Civil Aviation Authority Honoured with ICAO Council President Certificate for Security Oversight Progress
Gabon’s Civil Aviation Authority receives the ICAO Council President Certificate for major progress in aviation…
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…
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…