During Aviation Awareness Week, Liberia’s Transport Minister, Honourable Sirleaf Ralph Tyler, called for the country’s aviation sector to be declared a national emergency, citing its vital role in national development and economic growth.
The South African Department of Transport is seeking a service provider to develop and manage a centralised Aviation Licensing System, aiming to improve efficiency, security, and compliance for domestic and international air services.
Laser strikes on aircraft are rising globally, posing serious risks to pilots and passengers. Learn how Africa’s aviation sector is responding to the threat.
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding—the first of its kind in Africa—to promote mental health, peer support, and wellbeing across aviation operations, reinforcing safety and crew performance.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) reports progress on its Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme, with key submissions to SACAA and a strengthened ATCO workforce to support aviation safety and air traffic management in South Africa.
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding—the first of its kind in Africa—to promote mental health, peer support, and wellbeing across aviation operations, reinforcing safety and crew performance.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) reports progress on its Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme, with key submissions to SACAA and a strengthened ATCO workforce to support aviation safety and air traffic management in South Africa.
The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has released the preliminary report into the fatal accident involving the Aermacchi MB-326 Impala MK1, registration ZU-IMP, during the West Coast Saldanha Airshow held on 22 March 2025 at Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport (FASD). During an aerobatic manoeuvre—a slow aileron roll performed…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has partnered with Seabury Solutions to automate its aviation safety and security regulatory functions using the eAuthority System, reinforcing Kenya’s aviation oversight capabilities and aligning with ICAO global standards.
Airlink has earned IATA’s IEnvA environmental certification, affirming its commitment to sustainability and wildlife protection, including compliance with the Buckingham Palace Declaration to combat illegal wildlife trade.
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability, infrastructure failures, and controversial overbooking practices. Industry stakeholders call for accountability and reform.
Airlink has earned IATA’s IEnvA environmental certification, affirming its commitment to sustainability and wildlife protection, including compliance with the Buckingham Palace Declaration to combat illegal wildlife trade.
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability, infrastructure failures, and controversial overbooking practices. Industry stakeholders call for accountability and reform.
Discover key insights from IATA’s 2024 Safety Report, covering aviation accident rates, fatality risks, and regional safety performance. Learn how the airline industry continues to improve flight safety worldwide.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) addresses recent allegations of sexual harassment, reaffirming its commitment to a safe, respectful, and ethical workplace. Learn more about the ongoing investigation and the company’s zero-tolerance policy.
UNIDROIT President Maria Chiara Malaguti welcomed H.E. Maria de Fátima Jardim, Ambassador of Angola, to discuss Angola’s engagement with UNIDROIT instruments, including the Cape Town Convention and MAC Protocol, and plans for a conference in Luanda to promote legal harmonisation.
The 2025 IATA manuals introduce key updates focusing on digitalisation, sustainability, and safety in aviation. With over 350 changes, these updates impact ground handling, air cargo, and airline operations, ensuring the industry keeps pace with technological advancements, environmental goals, and evolving safety standards.
IATA has released the 2025 edition of its industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations, incorporating over 350 updates to align with evolving standards, regulations, and technologies. Covering Dangerous Goods, Battery Shipping, Live Animals, and more, these manuals are essential for aviation stakeholders.
The Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) has signed a Training Service Agreement with ICAO to enhance compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). This initiative aims to strengthen aviation safety, security, and regulatory oversight in Zambia ahead of upcoming ICAO audits.
In early January 2025, the Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, announced significant amendments to the South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) under the Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009). These amendments, which come into effect on the date of approval by the Director, focus primarily on technical standards related to…
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) reported a N$40 million profit in the 2023/2024 financial year, reflecting strong post-COVID-19 recovery. With new airline routes, infrastructure upgrades, and improved aviation safety standards, Namibia’s air transport sector is expanding rapidly.
Mozambique’s Civil Aviation Authority reports significant progress in improving aviation safety standards, aligning air services agreements with international aviation regulations, and launching a USD 380 million master plan to enhance aviation infrastructure and connectivity.
Malawi is modernising its civil aviation sector, with the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority assuming regulatory powers and establishing bilateral air services agreements with Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has published a Regulatory Impact Assessment for the proposed Civil Aviation (Security) Regulations 2024. The regulations aim to align Kenya’s aviation security framework with international standards and address evolving threats in the sector.
