Introduction. From 16 to 20 June 2025, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Western and Central Africa (WACAF) Office convened a regional volcanic ash workshop in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The event brought together aviation regulators, meteorological agencies, volcano observatories, and air navigation service providers to develop a harmonized safety framework tailored

Introduction. AviaDev Africa 2025 took place in Zanzibar, Tanzania from June 11–13, drawing over 500 delegates from 46 countries, including representatives from 36 airlines. Held near Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the event facilitated more than 1,200 route development meetings and featured panel discussions on sustainable operations, artificial intelligence, and

Introduction. The World Bank’s study “Fueling Africa’s Flight”, released on June 4, 2025, highlights Africa’s potential to become a leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. By leveraging local feedstocks such as agricultural residues and waste oils, these countries can reduce reliance

Introduction. The 10th Edition of AFI Aviation Week, held from 26 to 30 May 2025 at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, brought together aviation leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from the Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) region under the organization of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The event featured

Introduction. The 11th African Flight Procedure Programme (AFPP) Steering Committee meeting took place in Lusaka, Zambia, from May 21 to 23, 2025. Hosted by the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) in partnership with the African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the meeting brought together

Introduction. The 37th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) was successfully held from May 13 to 15, 2025, at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, with Kenya Airways serving as the official host airline. This milestone event marked the first time the IGHC

Introduction. On May 8, 2025, Rabat, Morocco, hosted the 72nd Session of the ACAO Arab Civil Aviation Organization Executive Council and an Extraordinary General Assembly, convening aviation leaders from across the Arab world. Chaired by Saudi GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, the council advanced initiatives in smart airspace management, digital transformation,

Introduction. As of April 28, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Cape Town Convention, a pivotal international treaty facilitating asset-based financing and leasing of aviation equipment. This recommitment involves the withdrawal of previous declarations under Articles 39, 40, 53, and 54, with the

Introduction. The 73rd ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition is currently underway in Arusha, Tanzania, from April 24 to 30, 2025. Hosted by the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA), the event brings together over 300 delegates from 53 countries, including aviation leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates. Under the theme “Navigating Towards