In a directive issued on 8 May 2025, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) announced the immediate suspension of all operations involving Tanzanian-registered helicopters. The decision, communicated through an All Operators Letter (AOL Ref: TCAA/AOL/2024/08), follows identified discrepancies in compliance with the Civil Aviation (Air Operator Certification and Administration) Regulations, 2017 (as amended).
According to the Authority, all helicopter operators are now required to undergo a recertification process. The TCAA is in the advanced stages of appointing qualified helicopter inspectors to facilitate this process. The suspension is mandatory and includes the halting of all flight bookings until further notice. Operators are also required to submit updated operational manuals for review as part of the recertification process.
The TCAA has committed to expediting the process to minimise operational disruption and ensure the highest standards of public safety and regulatory compliance are maintained.
For more information, stakeholders are encouraged to contact the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority directly.
