South Sudan : Aviation Authority Strengthens Partnerships at Aviation Africa Summit
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has stepped up efforts to advance the country’s aviation sector by forging key partnerships during the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 4–5, 2025. According to a press statement issued by the authority on September 11, 2025, t
Royal Air Maroc, EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and South African Airways partner to reduce MRO costs
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced plans to stage its inaugural Africa MRO event in 2026, a landmark initiative aimed at addressing critical challenges in Africa’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector. The announcement, first made by AFRAA Secretary-General Abderahmane Berthé on September 4, 2025, during the 9th
Gabon Eyes Suspension of Passenger Security Fee
Gabon’s National Agency for Civil Aviation (ANAC) has formally requested the suspension of the recently introduced N7 passenger security fee, a move aimed at easing the burden of rising aviation taxes on both airlines and passengers.
African Countries Make New Commitments to Implement SAATM
African Ministers of Transport and Civil Aviation, joined by Directors General of Civil Aviation Authorities, have reaffirmed their commitment to the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) as critical pillars for advancing continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Zambia Air Services Training Institute Soon Placed under the Authority of the Civil Aviation
The Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI) is poised to become an integral part of the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) as part of ongoing reforms aimed at transforming the country into a regional aviation hub. The ZCAA Board, led by Chairperson Dr. Patrick Nkhoma, has assured ZASTI staff of a seamless and
Cooperation : Six New Agreement Signed Between Rome and Tripoli
On September 4, 2025, six technical agreements were signed in Benghazi between Italy and Libya, further cementing the growing cooperation between the two countries in civil aviation. The signing ceremony was led by Pierluigi Di Palma, President of Italy’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC–
Embraer E2 Jets Secure South African Approval
Embraer’s next-generation E-Jets E2 family, specifically the E190-E2 and E195-E2, has secured Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). Announced on September 3, 2025, this milestone strengthens the aircraft’s foothold in Africa, where Embraer already dominates the up-to-150-seat market segment.
Nigeria and Colombia Launch Talks to Establish Air Services Agreement
Nigeria and Colombia have initiated discussions to sign a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), aiming to boost trade, tourism, and cultural ties. The talks, held during a three-day visit by Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez to Nigeria from August 29 to September 2, 2025, signal a new chapter in the relationship between the West
AFCAC Appoints Ethiopian Getachew Mengistie as Director of Air Transport
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has announced the appointment of Getachew Mengistie, former Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA), as its new Air Transport Director, effective September 1, 2025.
Tanzania’s NIT Secures EASA Certification
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania has been accredited by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an International License Examination Centre for Aircraft Maintenance.