
11th BAGAIA Commission Meeting: Renewing Commitment To Aviation Safety In Africa
The Pestana Tropico Hotel in Praia, Cabo Verde, played host to a key gathering in African aviation: the 11th Commission Meeting of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA). For thr

Trelleborg Lays Foundation for Aerospace Sealing Systems Factory in Morocco
On December 17, 2024, Trelleborg, a global leader in polymer solutions, laid the foundation stone for its new factory in Midparc, the industrial free zone in Casa

ICAO Unveils 2026-2050 Strategic Plan: "Safe Skies, Sustainable Future"
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) unveiled its ambitious 2026-2050 Strategic Plan. Adopted by the ICAO Council on November 1, this forward-looking blueprint aims to ensure a safe, sec

Egypt: ICAO Inaugurates Renovated Middle East Office
On Monday, December 16, 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) officially inaugurated its renovated regional office for the Middle East, located in Cairo, Egypt. The

African Union Adopts a Continental Strategy for Sustainable Aviation Fuels
In a landmark decision, African ministers of transport and energy have endorsed five strategies aimed at bolstering climate resilience and advancing sustainable infrastructure across the continent. Among these is

Angola and Portugal Enhance Technical Cooperation in Civil Aviation with New Agreement
The civil aviation authorities of Angola and Portugal ha

Ghana Launches Chip-Embedded Passport with Advanced Biometric Features
Ghana has introduced a new chip-embedded passport equipped with enhanced biometric capabilities, marking a significant step forward in the cou

Nigeria Launches E-Portal to Streamline Air Transport Regulation
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has unveiled the Directorate of Air Transport Regulation (DATR) Electronic Portal (E-Portal), a platform aimed at revolutionizing and modernizing aviation processes in the country. The launch eve

Corporate Lawyer Yankhoba Dieme Steps In as Senegal’s New Air Transport Minister
During a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Presidential Palace, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye confirmed the appointment of Yankhoba Dieme

ASECNA to Cover Member States' Contributions to the CODEVMET-AFI Project
During its 154th session held in Brazzaville on November 25, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA), gathering 18 African countries, adopted a resolution to assume responsibility for the annual contributions of its member states to the Cooper