The Czech Republic sees Ethiopia as a gateway to the African market
The Czech Republic is seeking to deepen its aviation partnership with Ethiopia, signaling a broader commitment to strengthening bilateral ties beyond their existing air service agreements. This intention was reaffirmed during a high-level meeting on May 19, 2025, between H.E. Miroslav Kosek, the Czech Ambassador to Ethiopia, and Getachew Mengiste
Uganda's CAA Chief Appointed to CANSO Global Executive Committee
The Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, has been appointed as a Member at Large on the Executive Committee of the Global Air Navigation Services Committee. The appointment was made by the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and confirmed unanimously during the 29th CANSO Annual General Meeting held on May
Ghana Revives National Airline Project with UAE Backing
Ghana is taking significant steps toward reviving its national airline, with new investment and technical support pledged by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development follows high-level diplomatic engagements in Abu Dhabi on May 11–12, 2025, led by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Nigeria Launches Revised Insurance Regulation for Leased Aircraft
On Monday, May 12, 2025, the National Insurance Commission (NICOM), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, officially launched the Revised Regulation on Insurance of Leased and Financed Aircraft a landmark policy designed to overhaul Nigeria’s aviation and insurance sectors.
Cirium and AFRAA Forge Data Partnership to Propel African Aviation Growth
On May 14, 2025, Cirium, a leading aviation analytics provider, announced a strategic data partnership with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) to enhance analytical frameworks and support growth in African aviation.
Civil Aviation: Morocco and the UAE Join Forces to Advance Technical Cooperation
On May 2, 2025, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took a major step toward strengthening their cooperation in civil aviation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Morocco’s General Directorate of Civil Aviation and the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Reaches Historic Milestone with Soaring Revenues
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) announced on May 7, 2025, that it generated 2.13 billion birr, equivalent to approximately $15.8 million in revenue over the past nine months.This marks a significant improvement of nearly 1 billion birr ($7.4 million USD) compared to the total
Angola : Two New Bodies Created to Oversee Agostinho Neto International Airport
The Angolan government is advancing the structuring of its new airport hub with the creation of two public entities tasked with managing and developing Luanda’s Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN). On May 6, 2025, Minister of Transport Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu appointed the boards of directors for Airport Temporary Operator
Mauritania and UAE Sign Agreement to Boost Aviation Sector Collaboration
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Ethiopia Gathers Stakeholder Input Ahead of New Civil Aviation Policy
Ethiopia has launched a national consultation aimed at shaping a new civil aviation policy to guide the sector's development over the coming years. The meeting, held on Tuesday, April 29,