ATNS is key in Africa’s air traffic management ecosystem, controlling about 10% of global airspace and leading innovations in ATM technology and future aviation professionals’ development. In this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal, the Acting Chief Executive of ATNS, Dumisani Sangweni, Acting Chief Executive, ATNS, explains how ATNS is building resilience against disruptions including the challenge of …
Air Traffic Management Industry Committed To Keeping Skies Open
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) has stated that the air traffic management (ATM) industry is committed to offering critical air navigation services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes enabling the safe passage of vital repatriation and cargo flights through global airspace and delivery of medical support worldwide. CANSO stated also that while air traffic has reduced significantly …
ASECNA’s 60 Years Of Exemplary Air Traffic Management Innovation
ASECNA To Launch Revolutionary ADS-B January 1, 2020 By Roland Ohaeri Worthy Examples In its 60 years of excellence, the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) has shown two outstanding examples in Africa’s and global civil aviation. Firstly, ASECNA demonstrated the benefits of cooperation, collaboration and coordination as an institution founded on pooled …
TRACON Facility Is In Order, NAMA Assures
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says that the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON), project is working optimally. NAMA explains that the spare parts for the facility are regularly sourced from the manufacturer, Thales of France when required. Mr. Khalid Emele, the General Manager, Public Affairs, NAMA stresses that NAMA regularly receives spare parts from Thales of France since …
Who Will Replace Africa’s Ageing ATM Professionals?
By Roland Ohaeri Depleting Pool A disturbing number of Africa’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) professionals have retired over the past 10 years, and, perhaps, with their spouses equally retired, are now lounging in the cool breeze of their country homes or engaging in other pastimes, leaving a gap in the demanding air navigation services environment in Africa. More African ATM …
DGTCAA Confirmed Chairman CANSO-Africa, As KCAA Readies To Host CANSO Africa Conference 2018
Civil Air Navigation Service Organisation (CANSO) is gearing up for the CANSO Africa Conference 2018 which will be hosted by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) 3-5 September in Mombasa, Kenya. The conference will feature high-level panel discussions, interactive sessions and workshops addressing opportunities, challenges, best practice and future ATM developments in a rapidly developing region. The conference will also …






