Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 10, 2025.

Introduction.

The African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC, in collaboration with the EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency, successfully hosted the “Introduction to Competition Regulation for African Aviation Experts” training. This initiative brought together aviation professionals from 25 Member States, including representatives from Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs), National Competition Authorities, and the COMESA Competition Commission. The training focused on equipping African aviation stakeholders with critical knowledge of competition regulation, enforcement mechanisms, and anti-competitive practices. By fostering a deeper understanding of fair market principles, the program aims to create a more transparent, competitive, and sustainable air transport industry across the continent.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in collaboration with the Banjul Accord Group Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO), convened the 29th BAGASOO Board of Directors Meeting in Abuja from March 3-4, 2025. BAGASOO, which comprises Nigeria, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, deliberated on strategies to enhance aviation safety oversight and explored alternative financial models to sustain the organization’s operations. Strengthening financial resilience and regional cooperation remains crucial in ensuring continued adherence to international aviation safety standards across West Africa.

Airline Certifications & Expansions.

Aglow Air Cargo, a subsidiary of AGLOW AVIATION SUPPORT Services Ltd, has secured its Air Transport License (ATL) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), paving the way for the airline to launch non-scheduled domestic and continental freighter operations, with a primary focus on West and Central Africa. The carrier is actively seeking to lease two ATR 72-500 freighter aircraft to commence operations.