Introduction.
Regional leaders, including representatives from COMESA, Kenya, and the European Union, have renewed a push for accelerated aviation safety reforms to strengthen air transport across Eastern and Southern Africa. At a two‑day meeting in Mombasa under the EU‑funded Support to Air Transport Sector Development (SATSD) programme, delegates stressed the need to boost compliance with international safety standards, improve regulatory frameworks, and enhance air navigation efficiency to support trade, tourism, and regional integration. The EU has pledged €8 million to the initiative, and stakeholders highlighted achievements such as support for Revised Abuja Safety Targets and Performance‑Based Navigation systems, while urging member states to implement harmonised reforms before the programme concludes in December 2026.
AOCs/ASLs/Regulations.
Fastjet Mozambique, under Solenta Aviation Mozambique, is set to resume operations in the second half of 2026, marking a strategic expansion in southern Africa. Scheduled services will be relaunched from Beira with an initial fleet of three 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 regional jets, following regulatory approval from the Mozambique…
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