Burkina Faso: Théophile Bikyenga Appoints CEO of Airports Authority
The government of Burkina Faso has appointed the first Chief Executive Officer of the Société des Aéroports du Faso (SAFA), the newly created state-owned company tasked with managing, developing, and modernizing the country’s airports.
AFCAC Advances Drive to Harmonize Aviation Taxes Across Africa
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has taken a major step toward reducing the cost of air travel in Africa. On September 10, 2025, AFCAC convened a Virtual Validation Workshop on the Study on Adverse Effects of High Taxes, Fees, and Charges on African Aviation.
Airports of Cameroon Launches $134 M Investment Plan to Modernize Infrastructure
Airports du Cameroun (ADC) S.A., the state-owned operator of Cameroon’s airport network, has unveiled an ambitious investment program worth 75 billion CFA francs ($134.15 million) over three years to “strengthen the competitiveness of airports and ensure their compliance with international standards.” This information is contained in its 2024 activity report,
EU and AFCAC Explore Solutions to Finance Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
As the global aviation industry works toward the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) target of net-zero emissions by 2050, the European Union (EU) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) are strengthening their partnership to address a major challenge: financing Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Africa.
South Sudan : Aviation Authority Strengthens Partnerships at Aviation Africa Summit
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has stepped up efforts to advance the country’s aviation sector by forging key partnerships during the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 4–5, 2025. According to a press statement issued by the authority on September 11, 2025, t
Royal Air Maroc, EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and South African Airways partner to reduce MRO costs
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced plans to stage its inaugural Africa MRO event in 2026, a landmark initiative aimed at addressing critical challenges in Africa’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector. The announcement, first made by AFRAA Secretary-General Abderahmane Berthé on September 4, 2025, during the 9th
Gabon Eyes Suspension of Passenger Security Fee
Gabon’s National Agency for Civil Aviation (ANAC) has formally requested the suspension of the recently introduced N7 passenger security fee, a move aimed at easing the burden of rising aviation taxes on both airlines and passengers.
African Countries Make New Commitments to Implement SAATM
African Ministers of Transport and Civil Aviation, joined by Directors General of Civil Aviation Authorities, have reaffirmed their commitment to the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) as critical pillars for advancing continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Zambia Air Services Training Institute Soon Placed under the Authority of the Civil Aviation
The Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI) is poised to become an integral part of the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) as part of ongoing reforms aimed at transforming the country into a regional aviation hub. The ZCAA Board, led by Chairperson Dr. Patrick Nkhoma, has assured ZASTI staff of a seamless and
Cooperation : Six New Agreement Signed Between Rome and Tripoli
On September 4, 2025, six technical agreements were signed in Benghazi between Italy and Libya, further cementing the growing cooperation between the two countries in civil aviation. The signing ceremony was led by Pierluigi Di Palma, President of Italy’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC–