7 December 2025
Remote Towers Raise Fresh Safety Concerns
Remote Tower technology is reshaping air traffic control, but IFALPA and ECA warn of major safety…
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7 December 2025
Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda
Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation Programme,…
26 November 2025
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, bringing…
25 November 2025
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 security…
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Kenya and Somalia Move Towards MoU on Aviation Accident Investigations
Kenya and Somalia plan MoU to enhance cooperation on aviation accident investigations, aiming to boost…
NCAA Suspends ValueJet Pilots Following Safety Breach
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two ValueJet pilots following a serious safety protocol…
Ghana Commissions New Aviation Navigation Centre and Border Security Systems
Ghana inaugurates new Air Navigation Services Complex and launches API/PNR systems, advancing aviation safety and…
ORTIA Air Traffic Control System Failure Sparks Major Flight Disruptions
A critical ATC system failure at O.R. Tambo International Airport causes major flight delays, echoing…
Mauritania and Turkey Sign Civil Aviation Cooperation Agreement
Mauritania and Turkey sign an MoU to enhance civil aviation through training, technical assistance, and…
SACAA Issues Tender to Review and Restructure Organisational Design
SACAA invites bids to review and redesign its organisational structure. Deadline: 12 August 2025 at…
Nigeria, Arab Republic of Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Aerospace Development
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand…
Startical Achieves First-Ever VHF Voice Communication Between Pilot and Air Traffic Controller via Satellite
Startical has made aviation history by achieving the first-ever real-time VHF voice communication between a…
Tanzania Prepares for 2026 ICAO USOAP-CMA Aviation Safety Audit
Tanzania’s Civil Aviation Authority has launched preparations for the 2026 ICAO USOAP-CMA audit, aiming to…
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
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