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.
Algeria and Mauritania Explore a Common Air Transport Market
Algeria and Mauritania are exploring the creation of a common air transport market aimed at strengthening connectivity and facilitating the movement of passengers and goods between the two neighboring countries, officials said.
African States Seal Multiple Aviation Pacts At ICAO GISS 2026 To Boost Capacity And Safety
African states and aviation authorities signed a raft of agreements with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its partners during this week’s Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2026) to strengthen capacity, safety