The aviation industry is under cyber siege. Discover how global and African players are strengthening cybersecurity against rising digital threats.
Nigeria is making bold strides in aviation safety and air navigation through internalised Instrument Flight Procedure Design (IFPD). With home-grown expertise, ICAO-aligned PBN procedures, and Free Route Airspace implementation, the country is strengthening oversight and aligning with global best practices.
Global air traffic control is being overhauled as the US commits $12.5B and South Africa addresses systemic ATC failures. A new era of aviation safety begins.
Aircare International launches the Aircare Emergency Diagnostic Platform (AEDP), a state-of-the-art inflight diagnostic solution offering secure, real-time medical support for business aviation crews and passengers.
Pilots' federation IFALPA calls for strict global safety standards as drones, air taxis, and supersonic jets prepare to enter commercial airspace.
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.
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…
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.
Lelani Austen of LAMM Safety shares her mission to improve aviation safety management systems within aircraft maintenance operations, addressing human factors, reporting culture, and future trends in safety innovation.
A Hawker XP800 operated by Air Océan Maroc overran the runway at Fès-Saïss Airport on 11 April 2025. The Moroccan Ministry of Transport and Logistics has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. No passengers were on board.
GNSS interference through jamming and spoofing is a growing threat to aviation safety. With Africa’s reliance on satellite-based navigation, the continent must take proactive steps to strengthen its air traffic resilience and infrastructure.
A growing number of global airlines are banning or restricting power banks due to safety concerns over lithium-ion batteries. While African carriers have not yet followed suit, industry experts predict similar policies may be adopted soon to align with international safety standards.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released a preliminary report on the December 6, 2024, incident involving a Hawker 900XP aircraft (5N-KAL) operated by Flybird Aircraft Management. The aircraft returned to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport following an engine failure. Read the full details of the investigation.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is hosting Aviation Safety Week and the GAARS Seminar to address recent aviation incidents and promote enhanced safety measures.
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 Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a tender for a 3D Panoramic Tower, Approach, and Area Air Traffic Control Training Simulator. This initiative aims to modernise ATC training, enhance air traffic management, and align Kenya’s aviation sector with international standards.
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.
SALT has launched the second edition of Safety Week at Lomé Airport to promote safety culture. This initiative gathers industry professionals to discuss best practices, raise awareness of safety standards, and enhance collaboration between stakeholders in aviation.
