Introduction. The Tenth Meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization Regional Aviation Safety Group for the AFI Region (RASG-AFI/10) officially begun in East London, South Africa. The significant event was led by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Director General Fred Bamwesigye, with support from Senegal Civil Aviation Authority Director General Diaga

Introduction. The 7th International Marrakech Air Show 2024 kicked off on last Wednesday at the Royal Aero Club, showcasing Morocco’s growing prominence in the aeronautics industry. Running from October 30 to November 2, the event spans over 12,500 square meters and features approximately 200 exhibitors, 75 official delegations, and companies

Introduction. fastjet Zimbabwe has reached a major milestone by securing the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration. This highly regarded certification underscores the airline’s dedication to upholding world-class safety and operational standards, placing Fastjet Zimbabwe among the global elite for safety and reliability. Starting November 10,

Introduction. From October 15-16, 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) hosted a regional workshop in Dakar, Senegal as part of its Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This workshop forms part of global efforts to reach the civil aviation industry’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon

Introduction. Week 41 of 2024 marked Global Customer Service Week, with many organizations in both aviation and other sectors celebrating employees who have gone “Above and Beyond.” This year’s theme inspired reflections on the customer experience journey. At AeroTrail, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our AeroTrailers—our

Introduction. The inaugural International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) took place from October 1-3, 2024, at Mövenpick Hotel & Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco hosted by Royal Air Maroc. The event brought together over 800 industry leaders from 58+ countries for 45 hours of

Introduction. On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona, confirmed that the country had ratified and acceded to four key international civil aviation conventions. President Mnangagwa officially signed the 1999 Montreal Convention, the 2010 Beijing Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts relating to

Introduction. South Africa, was Africa’s aviation hotspot during week 38, hosting two major events and an airshow that brought the industry together. First, Johannesburg welcomed the Aviation Africa 2024 Summit from September 16-17, drawing over 1,300 delegates from 24 African countries and beyond. Under the theme “Bridging Skies and Leveraging