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
Angola to Host 2nd UN Tourism-ICAO Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa
Angola is set to host the 2nd United Nations Tourism and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa, scheduled to take place from July 22 to 24, 2025. Organized in partnership with the Government of Angola, the event aims to strengthen the vital links between tourism and air tran
Ethiopia Joins ICAO’s Public Key Directory
Ethiopia has officially become the 106th member of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD), a global system designed to enhance the security and efficiency of electronic passport verification. The membership was formalized during a certificate handover ceremony held at ICAO headquarte
South Sudan Partners with NCAT to Boost Aviation Manpower Development
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria, Kaduna State, to enhance manpower development in South Sudan’s aviation sector. The agreement, initiated under the directive of South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit, aims to b
TPConnects and AFRAA Chart the Path to Modern Airline Retailing
African aviation stands at a crossroads, poised for transformation in a rapidly evolving global travel landscape. At the 13th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Aviation Stakeholders Convention in Kigali, Rwanda, TPConnects Technologies, in collaboration with AFRAA, unveiled a landmark whitepaper titled Africa’s Next Flight: Modern Airline Re
Ghana and South Korea Forge Partnership to Elevate Drone Sector
On June 24, 2025, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a Letter of Intent with South Korea’s Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) to collaborate on advancing Ghana’s drone sector. The agreement signed in Ghana’s capital, Accra, aims to develop a Drone Sector Roadmap and identify candidate projec
ENAC and ASECNA Renew Partnership to Strengthen Civil Aviation Training in Africa
At the prestigious 2025 Salon du Bourget – International Paris Air Show, the École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), France’s premier civil aviation training institution, and the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) renewed their long-standing cooperation agreement. The signing, as
Tanzania Considers New Tax on Foreign Travelers to Fund Border Control Systems
The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) is considering the introduction of a new levy on foreign air travelers arriving in the country. The goal: to fund the implementation of two strategic systems aimed at enhancing border security and streamlining passenger processing — the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) and the Electronic