Ethiopia Appoints Yohannes Abera as New Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Yohannes Abera as its new Director General, ushering in a new chapter in the agency
Paris Air Show 2025: Chad Secures French Support for National Aviation Reform Plan
The 55th International Paris Air Show (Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace, SIAE), held from June 16 to 22, 2025, at Le Bourget, reaffirmed its role as a key platform for global aviation partnerships. Among the many high-le
Nigeria Launches Nationwide Campaign to Avert Aviation Talent Shortage
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has kicked off a nationwide initiative combining practical training and career awareness to prepare the next generation of aviation professionals.
AFI Region Moves Toward Harmonized Aviation Safety Protocols for Volcanic Ash Events
In response to the growing threat posed by volcanic ash clouds to air operations, the Africa–Indian Ocean (AFI) region is working to develop common flight safety protocols. From 16 to 20 June 2025, a high-level workshop is taking place in Yaou
Zimbabwe’s Electricity Supplier ZESA Cleared to Offer Certified Drone Training Courses
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) National Training Centre has been officially certified as an Approved Training Organization (ATO) for drone pilot licensing by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ). The certification was formall
Sustainable Skies: World Bank Sees Africa as a Future SAF Powerhouse
As Africa’s air traffic is expected to double by 2043—reaching 345 million passengers—the continent faces a dual challenge: meeting growing demand while curbing its carbon footpri
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Signs Training Partnership Agreement with ICAO
On May 27, 2025, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) took a significant step toward strengthening its workforce capacity by signing a Management Service Agreem
ICAO supports Ghana in assessing its SAF development
Ghana has obtained technical assistance from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) within the country. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), which announced the initiative on May 20, 2
Nigeria Launches Air Cargo Corridor with Eastern and Southern Africa
On May 25, 2025, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Uganda Airlines, officially launched the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Zambia Assumes Chairmanship of African Flight Procedure Programme Steering Committee
Nouvelle étape dans la coopération régionale pour la sécurité aérienne en Afrique. Le capitaine Derrick F. Luembe, directeur général de l’Autorité de l’aviation civile de Z