Cameroon Rolls Out Its National Air Transport Facilitation Programme
By presidential decree signed on May 2, 2025, Cameroon offi
The United States Donates a Batch of Security Equipment to Togo
On July 2, 2025, Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport in Lomé received a major security upgrade following the donation of advanced screening equipment from the United States. The handover, led by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) through the U.S. Embassy in Togo, is a strategic milestone in bolstering aviation safety a
Kenya Becomes First in Africa and the Middle East to Join U.S. TSA’s One-Stop Security Program
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) announced on June 30, 2025, that Kenya has been selected as the only country in Africa and the Middle East, and the 13th globally, to partner with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in its innovative One-Stop Security (OSS) program.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel : New IATA Platform Connects Airlines with SAF Suppliers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform on June 26, 2025, to connect airlines with SAF producers. This digital tool, hosted on the Aviation Energy Hub, streamlines procurement by matching airline requests with supplier offers, allowing offline negotiations for terms like
Tanzania and Hungary sign a bilateral air services agreement
Tanzania and Hungary signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) on July 1, 2025, at the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) headquarters in Dar es Salaam. The agreement aims to liberalize airspace between the two countries, paving the way for direct flights and strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism.
Ghana : New Board of Directors Takes Office at the Civil Aviation Authority
The Minister of Transport, Mr. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra. The newly constituted nine-member Board is chaired by Ing. Simon Christopher Molai Allotey, a seasoned aviation professional and former Director-General
The AU and AFCAC lay the foundations for the SAATM Dispute Resolution Council
From June 25–27, 2025, Dakar, Senegal, hosted the first-ever meeting of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Administrative Council. The event marks a key milestone in the establishment of a continental legal mechanism aimed at resolving disputes related to the liberalization
Gabon, Sierra Leone, Nigeria: Africa’s Top Offenders in Excessive Airfare Taxes
The aviation sector is a critical driver of economic development in Africa, facilitating connectivity, trade, and tourism. However, the latest 2024 AFRAA Taxes and Charges Study Review reveals a troubling trend: Western and Central Africa remain the most expensive regions for air travel on the continent due to excessive taxes, charges, and fees.
Nigeria Reinstates Controversial Helicopter Landing Fee one year after its suspension
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has reinstated its contentious $300 helicopter landing fee, reigniting tensions with oil and gas companies, helicopter operators, and international oil corporations (IOCs). The fee, which applies to landings at offshore platforms, rigs, private helipads, and related facilities, had been suspended in
Somalia Acquires a Third-Generation Advanced Weather Monitoring System
Somalia’s meteorological and aviation sectors, the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has launched a cutting-edge weather monitoring and forecasting system, positioning the nation as a regional leader in climate resilience and aviation safety. This development announced on June 29, 2025, marks a transformative ste