16 January 2026
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 air…
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16 January 2026
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 Nigeria…
17 December 2025
Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and policy…
7 December 2025
Fixing NOTAM Overload: Why Pilots Must Lead the Change
Aviation article on the growing NOTAM overload, its safety impact, and why pilots must lead reporting…
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TICAD IX 2025: Development of Civil Aviation in Africa and Strengthening of Japan-Africa Cooperation on the Agenda
TICAD IX 2025 in Yokohama highlighted Africa’s aviation growth, Japan-Africa cooperation, and Cameroon’s leadership in…
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets receive SACAA type certification, paving the way for Airlink’s fleet…
NCAA Launches First Integrated Service Charter
NCAA unveils its first Integrated Service Charter to boost transparency, accountability, and service delivery in…
Gabon Civil Aviation Agency Appoints New Directors
Gabon’s Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has appointed new directors as part of statutory reforms, including…
ICAO, Universal Postal Union Strengthen Airmail Security Against Rising Threats
ICAO and the Universal Postal Union have strengthened their partnership to enhance global airmail security,…
Uganda CAA Hosts Aviation Weather Awareness Workshop
Uganda CAA and Meteorological Services hosted a workshop in Entebbe to enhance aviation safety, forecasting,…
Nigeria Grants Tanzania Air, A Foreign Carrier Operating Permit
Nigeria grants Air Tanzania a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit for direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights,…
Zimbabwe CAA Licenses 27 ZRP Drone Pilots to Boost Surveillance and Enforcement
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has licensed 27 Zimbabwe Republic Police officers as drone…
Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe Appoints Mavis Musakasa as Director of Flight Safety and Standards
CAAZ appoints Mavis Musakasa as Director of Flight Safety and Standards, bringing extensive airworthiness and…
Zambia Civil Aviation Authority and ZICTA Call for Stronger Collaboration
CAA and ZICTA deepen collaboration to enhance aviation safety, telecoms regulation, and infrastructure approvals in…
SA’s Aviation: Strategic Driver of Economic Growth
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government…
Zimbabwe Delegation Explores UK Collaboration on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Zimbabwe explores UK collaboration on Sustainable Aviation Fuel, focusing on decarbonising aviation through research, production,…
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Nigeria Deepens Technical Engagement with INVAP on Radar Systems
Nigeria’s aviation authorities visit INVAP in Argentina to strengthen radar infrastructure and modernise air traffic…
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with…
Single-Pilot Concept Stalls on Safety Grounds – For Now
EASA halts progress on single-pilot flights, citing unresolved safety risks. Two-pilot crews remain
Injunction to Be Sought as 12-Year Aviation Engine Crisis Brings the Industry to a Halt
The AIC 18.19 Task Team, representing five major aviation bodies in South Africa, is pursuing…
NCAA Grants Enugu Air Interim Operational Authorisation via XEJET
NCAA authorises Enugu Air to begin domestic flights through XEJET while AOC is underway, supporting…
South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape…
Ghana Appoints New Civil Aviation Authority Board to Bolster Safety Oversight
Ghana inaugurates new Civil Aviation Authority Board, tasked with strengthening aviation safety and airspace oversight…
Somalia and Tanzania Renew Aviation Pact, Approve Direct Flight Route
Somalia and Tanzania sign aviation pact enabling direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam…
Public Input Invited on South Africa’s Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy
South Africa’s Department of Transport has released the Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy for public…
