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

Introduction. Kenya Airports Authority hosted the 4th edition of the Aviation Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) Gala Night on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Eka Hotel in Nairobi. The prestigious event brought together over 350 industry stakeholders to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in aviation and related sectors. Established in 2018,

Introduction. Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways specializing in Future Aviation Technologies, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), hosted the inaugural Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium from March 18–19, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This premier event aimed to unlock the transformative potential of Advanced Air Mobility and explore its diverse

Introduction. The BARSA Aviation Summit 2025 took place from March 13 to 14 at the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Organized by the BARSA (Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa), the summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers to discuss key challenges, policy