The Ghana Civil Aviation Training Academy (GATA) hosted “a five-day intensive On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) course organised by the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO).” The programme commenced with an opening address by the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur. Rev. Arthur said: “The aviation industry, by its very nature, is …
Mr. Urvesh J. Desai Joins Zambia Airports Corporation As Managing Director
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has appointed Mr. Urvesh J. Desai as Managing Director of the company to continue the repositioning of the organization and “align airport development with national tourism goals to position Zambia as a leading regional destination.” The appointment of Mr. Desai, according to the airport company, “underscores the …
AFCAC Builds States’ Capacity For Economic Regulation Under SAATM
Enabling States Draw Benefits From SAATM Implementation By Roland Ohaeri Point Of No Return The air transport industry in Africa is now at the threshold of a new phase of growth and development under the liberalized air transport market driven by the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) concept. As Africa, which is the global region with …
AUC, Kingdom Of Morocco Sign Revised Constitution Of AFCAC
Agreement The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) says the Kingdom of Morocco have signed the AFCAC revised constitution and the Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). The signing Ceremony organized by the African Union Commission through its Office of the Legal Counsel, was witnessed by H.E Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, AU Commissioner for Infrastructure …
ICAO Adopts New Set Of SARPs
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council says it has adopted a new set of international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) addressing national civil aviation responses to public health emergencies, and the security and inspection of travel and related health documents. According to ICAO, the new Amendment 29 to Annex 9 – Facilitation to the Chicago Convention also addresses a …
SACAA Unveils Security Culture Campaign
Awareness The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) says it is partnering with Mthatha Airport, in the Eastern Cape, in rolling out the Security Culture Campaign in support of the 2021 “Year of Security Culture” initiative. According to SACAA, the aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and promote a security culture amongst the airport security community, passengers …
GCAA Engages Stakeholders On Implementation Of ICAO’s New Global Reporting Format For Runway Surface Conditions
Execution The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it has met with stakeholders in Ghana’s aviation industry on the implementation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) new Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Conditions (GRF). According to the GCAA, the GRF is set to establish a new methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions to improve take-off …
Reps Applaud AIB Facilities
Applause The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has commended the Accidents Investigation Bureau, (AIB) for it 2021 budget performances. Hon. Musa Pali, Deputy Chairman of the committee, gave the commendation during an oversight inspection visit to the agencies’ offices and their projects’ sites at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, recently. Engineer Mohammed Wali, Director of Engineering who …
Strengthening Collaboration For Restart, Recovery And Future Skies
By Boni Dibate CANSO brings the world’s air navigation service providers, leading industry innovators and air traffic management specialists together to share knowledge, develop best practice and shape the future for a safe, secure and seamless airspace. Our regional focus is a key part of delivering global transformation and meeting regional needs – and we need this community collaboration …
Senate Committee Chairman Lauds Overland Airways Services, As Stakeholders Discuss Recovery Process
Senator Smart Adeyemi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation says Overland Airways has continued to demonstrate consistency and professionalism in its services as an airline. Overland Airways has continued to lead as the shining example in air transport business and management in Nigeria, having served non-stop for the past 20 years as a scheduled and charter airline in the …