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

Introduction. The Trump administration is reportedly considering shutting down nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide—including several in Africa—as part of a broader plan to streamline America’s diplomatic presence abroad. This is according to an internal document from the US State Department. Among the proposed closures are American embassies in Lesotho,

Introduction. On April 7, 2025, Algeria and Mali escalated their diplomatic conflict by implementing reciprocal bans on flights to and from each other’s airspace. This action follows the April 1 incident, where Algerian forces shot down a Malian military drone near Tinzaouaten, close to their shared border. Algeria claimed the

Introduction. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the formation of the Civil Aviation Decarbonisation Organisation (CADO), an independent body established to oversee the upcoming global registry for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Operating separately from IATA, CADO will manage the SAF registry under a standardized global methodology aimed at