
Egypt Inks Strategic MoUs with the UK in Civil Aviation Sector
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, led a delegation to London, culminating in the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with maj

Senegal to Launch Feasibility Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Under CORSIA in 2026
Le Sénégal a été sélectionné parmi dix États membres de l’Organisation de l’Aviation Civile Internationale (OACI) pour bénéficier d’une étude de faisabilité sur la production de carburants d’aviation durables (SAF), admissibles dans le

Cameroonian Romain Ekoto Ekoto Appointed ICAO Regional Director for West and Central Africa
In a correspondence addressed to the members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, and reviewed by NewsAero, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar announced the appointment of Cameroonian Romain Ekoto Ekoto as Regional Director of the ICAO West and Central Africa (WACAF) Office, headquartered in Dakar, Senegal.

Ethiopia and Lesotho Edge Closer to Direct Air Connectivity
Ethiopia and Lesotho are currently negotiating a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), which, once signed, will pave the way for the launch of direct flights between the East African nation and its southern counterpart.The Director-General of the ECAA, Getachew Mengistie,

Egypt Prepares New National Action Plan to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Aviation
On Wednesday, January 22, 2024, the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) hosted a workshop aimed at preparing a new national action plan to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector. This initiative is su

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Fires Civil Aviation Director Amid Government Purge
On January 15, 2025, South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir

Gabon: Jonathan Ignoumba Appointed Minister of Transport
In a ministerial reshuffle on January 15, 2025, Jonathan Ignoumba was appointed as the new Minister of Transport and Merchant Marine. He replaces Loïc Moudouma Ndinga, who h

Chad: Brahim Guihini Dadi Returns to Lead the Civil Aviation Authority Two Years After His Dismissal
On January 17, 2025, by Decree No. 0010/PR/PM/MTACMN/2025, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno appointed Brahim Guihini Dadi as the Dire

Ghislaine Ingrid Olga Ebouka Babakas Returns to Lead the Congolese Ministry of Civil Aviation
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, announced a slight reshuffling of his cabinet. Among the key appointments, Mrs. Ghislaine Ingrid Olga Ebouka Babakas was named Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation, and Merchant Navy. This appointment marks her return to a pos

Seychelles and ASECNA Partner to Advance Satellite Navigation in Africa and the Indian Ocean
In a significant move to enhance air navigation in Africa and the Indian Ocean region, the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) has joined forces with the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) to advance its ANGA (Augmented Navigation for Africa) program. Signed in December 2024,