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 key stakeholders responsible for developing and implementing standardized flight procedures across Africa. The AFPP’s goal is to enhance aviation safety, efficiency, and capacity by creating precise instrument flight procedures tailored to African airports.
Concurrently, the 18th plenary session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) convened from May 19 to 21, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. Hosted by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the event gathered aviation ministers, civil aviation directors, airline operators, and representatives from regional and international aviation bodies. A key outcome was the adoption of a $1 Passenger Safety Charge (PSC) on all international commercial flights departing from BAG member states. This charge will fund the Banjul Accord Group Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) and the Banjul Accord Group…
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