28 July 2026
IATA Launches Safety Workshops under Focus Africa
IATA has launched monthly CASIP workshops and webinars to strengthen safety management and operations across Africa…
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26 July 2026
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 above…
15 July 2026
Tanzania Reviews Draft Civil Aviation Regulations With Industry Stakeholders
Tanzania’s Ministry of Transport and TCAA held stakeholder consultations on draft new and amended Civil Aviation…
13 July 2026
Africa Moves Abuja Safety Targets into a New Era of Real-Time Accountability
Africa’s revised Abuja Safety Targets have entered a new implementation phase, with a 330-page action plan,…
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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…
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…
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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…