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.
Nigeria’s aviation authorities visit INVAP in Argentina to strengthen radar infrastructure and modernise air traffic surveillance systems with global partners.
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with major investment in ACSA and SAA’s regional growth.
EASA halts progress on single-pilot flights, citing unresolved safety risks. Two-pilot crews remain
The AIC 18.19 Task Team, representing five major aviation bodies in South Africa, is pursuing urgent legal action against the 12-year engine overhaul ruling, which has grounded over 1,400 aircraft and threatens R2 billion in direct losses.
NCAA authorises Enugu Air to begin domestic flights through XEJET while AOC is underway, supporting local airline growth in Nigeria.
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape the sector for long-term competitiveness.
Ghana inaugurates new Civil Aviation Authority Board, tasked with strengthening aviation safety and airspace oversight in line with global ICAO standards.
Somalia and Tanzania sign aviation pact enabling direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam and renew the 1975 Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement.
South Africa’s Department of Transport has released the Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy for public comment. The policy outlines the country’s aviation strategy on safety, infrastructure, economic regulation, transformation, and environmental goals, with submissions invited within 30 days.
