South Africa has been re-elected to the ICAO Governing Council at the 42nd Assembly in Montréal. Minister Creecy highlights Africa’s aviation priorities.
At the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority met with Egypt’s aviation leaders to discuss the possibility of EgyptAir launching direct flights to Liberia.
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust in its aviation leadership and advancing SAATM, safety, security, and sustainability.
SITA launches ATC Bridge, a secure cloud platform modernising global air traffic communication, cutting costs and boosting resilience for aviation authorities.
ATNS and Dubai Air Navigation Services have signed a three-year SLA to strengthen flight procedure design, enhance safety, and support global collaboration.
The NCAA has awarded Caverton Helicopters an RPAS Operations Certificate following a rigorous certification process at its Abuja headquarters.
uAvionix and VOTIX integrate FlightLine ADS-B data into the VOTIX platform, enhancing safety, efficiency, and situational awareness for DFR and AAM.
TICAD IX 2025 in Yokohama highlighted Africa’s aviation growth, Japan-Africa cooperation, and Cameroon’s leadership in regional air connectivity.
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets receive SACAA type certification, paving the way for Airlink’s fleet expansion and enhancing Africa’s regional connectivity.
NCAA unveils its first Integrated Service Charter to boost transparency, accountability, and service delivery in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Gabon’s Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has appointed new directors as part of statutory reforms, including a new Air Transport Directorate to strengthen aviation oversight.
ICAO and the Universal Postal Union have strengthened their partnership to enhance global airmail security, introducing advanced screening technologies, improved training, and data sharing to safeguard international mail operations.
Uganda CAA and Meteorological Services hosted a workshop in Entebbe to enhance aviation safety, forecasting, and inter-agency collaboration.
Nigeria grants Air Tanzania a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit for direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights, boosting trade, tourism and investment.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has licensed 27 Zimbabwe Republic Police officers as drone pilots, enhancing law enforcement surveillance and enforcement capabilities through advanced Remotely Piloted Licensing training.
CAAZ appoints Mavis Musakasa as Director of Flight Safety and Standards, bringing extensive airworthiness and safety oversight expertise.
CAA and ZICTA deepen collaboration to enhance aviation safety, telecoms regulation, and infrastructure approvals in Zambia.
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government and industry drive growth through skills, infrastructure, and regional cooperation.
Zimbabwe explores UK collaboration on Sustainable Aviation Fuel, focusing on decarbonising aviation through research, production, and policy support.
Kenya and Somalia plan MoU to enhance cooperation on aviation accident investigations, aiming to boost safety across the Horn of Africa region.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two ValueJet pilots following a serious safety protocol violation at Abuja’s domestic terminal on 5 August 2025.
Ghana inaugurates new Air Navigation Services Complex and launches API/PNR systems, advancing aviation safety and border security standards.
A critical ATC system failure at O.R. Tambo International Airport causes major flight delays, echoing recent UK radar disruptions.
Mauritania and Turkey sign an MoU to enhance civil aviation through training, technical assistance, and strategic collaboration.
SACAA invites bids to review and redesign its organisational structure. Deadline: 12 August 2025 at 11h00. Tender reference: SACAA/OSR/00007/2025–2026.
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand routes, and promote regional integration across Africa.
Startical has made aviation history by achieving the first-ever real-time VHF voice communication between a pilot and air traffic controller via satellite, using standard aeronautical signals under the EU-backed ECHOES project.
Tanzania's Civil Aviation Authority has launched preparations for the 2026 ICAO USOAP-CMA audit, aiming to surpass global safety oversight benchmarks through national collaboration.
