Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 29, 2025.

Introduction.

Namibia Civil Aviation Authority, in partnership with the European Union and EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency, launched a three-day aviation workshop in Windhoek from July 16 to July 18, 2025, to advance climate action in the sector. The focus is on key initiatives such as CORSIA, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and CORSIA Eligible Fuels (CEF), under the EU-CORSIA Africa and Caribbean Project aimed at building CO₂ mitigation capacity in developing nations. NCAA Executive Director Toska Sem emphasized the importance of aligning Namibia’s aviation policies with global climate goals and advancing green fuel initiatives. Namibia has participated in CORSIA since 2017 and has made notable progress, including establishing a national SAP Steering Committee, joining ICAO’s ACT-SAF program in 2024, and aligning aviation environmental policies with its National Transport Policy (2025–2035). With abundant renewable resources, Namibia sees SAF production as a natural extension of its green hydrogen strategy and broader sustainability agenda.

AOCs/ASLs/Regulations.

On July 17, 2025, the TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY(TCAA) officially suspended approval for all international flight operations at Arusha Airport “until further notice,” citing the facility’s current domestic-only license. According to a notice circulated via the Tanzania Aviation Operators’ Association, critical requirements remain unmet, including upgrading the airport’s license from Category C to B or A, formally designating it as an international entry and exit point in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), notifying ICAO through AIRAC, and securing coordination with immigration, customs, public health authorities, and revision of international air service agreements (BASAs). Until these conditions are fulfilled, operators are advised to utilize Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA). TCAA, together with the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA), is actively working to address the shortfalls and will issue further updates.

African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.