Liberia Launches Sweeping Aviation Safety Overhaul To Meet International Standards
Liberia has officially launched a comprehensive aviation safety strategy designed to modernise regulatory oversight and prevent air accidents, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) announced Monday, signalling a significant shift in how the country manages aviation risk.
Cote d'Ivoire Reduces Taxes By 25% For Flights Serving ECOWAS
Côte d’Ivoire has implemented a 25% reduction in key passenger and security charges for flights within the ECOWAS region, becoming one of the first member states to align with a regional push to lower airfares and boost connectivity.
South Africa tops Africa, Ranks 8th Worldwide in latest ICAO Safety Audit
South Africa has achieved a preliminary score of 95.12% in an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety audit, ranking the country eighth globally and first in Africa for aviation safety oversight. The result, announced on April 29, 2026, by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), marks an improvement from the 91.23% re
Nigeria Sets Up An Aircraft Leasing Company
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of the Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company (NALC), a privately funded Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) intended to centralise aircraft acquisition and sub-leasing for domestic and regional carriers.
IATA Urges African States to Treat Aviation as Strategic Economic Infrastructure
At the IATA Focus Africa Conference that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
Ethiopia and Mozambique Sign Civil Aviation Cooperation Agreement
Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) and the National Institute of Civil Aviation of Mozambique (IACM) have signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday
Namibia Signs MoU with AVIASON to Boost Aviation Safety, Training, and Digital Transformation
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AVIASON Global Aviation Solutions on the sidelines of Aviation Week Africa that took place on 22 to 24 April 2026, in Windhoek, marking a significant step toward strengthening regulator
Kenya’s Aviation Regulator Begins Search For New Chief As Arao’s Term Expires
La Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) a lancé le processus de recrutement d’un nouveau directeur général après l’expiration, le 22 avril 2026, du mandat de l’actuel titulaire, Emile Nguza Arao, a indiqué l’autorité.
Ghana Cabinet Approves Visa Waiver Deals with Zambia, Maldives, Antigua & Barbuda
Ghana’s Cabinet has approved on Tuesday April 21st, 2026, visa waiver agreements with Zambia, the Maldives, and Antigua & Barbuda, allowing citizens of all four countries to travel visa
Sierra Leone Ratifies AFCAC Amendment Transitioning to Simple Majority Quorum
The Parliament of Sierra Leone ratified on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the amendment to Article 10(4) of the Constitution of the African Civil Aviation Commission (CAFAC), concerning the change of the quorum for the plenary session.