AeroTrail

Introduction.

Angola scored 83.14% in the latest International Civil Aviation Organization civil aviation safety audit, ranking 4th in Africa behind Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, and surpassing both the African (66.70%) and global (72.01%) averages. The audit, conducted in June 2025, assessed the national aviation system and key airports, marking a major improvement from 46.85% in 2017 and exceeding ICAO’s 75% safety target. The Ministry of Transport hailed the result as historic, reflecting strengthened aviation safety oversight and aligning Angola with international standards. Transport Minister Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu said the achievement boosts investor confidence, enhances international credibility, and ensures safer, more reliable air travel for passengers.

Conferences & Events.

The CANSO Africa Conference 2025 was held from 26–28 August at the Argyle Grand Hotel near Nairobi Airport, gathering over 100 aviation leaders, regulators, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. Organized by the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), the event focused on aligning Africa’s air traffic management (ATM) with global strategies, including the Complete Air Traffic System (CATS) Vision 2045 and ICAO frameworks. Under the theme “Future Skies for Africa: Enhancing Alignment, Collaboration, and Implementation,” the conference featured expert sessions, workshops, and discussions on automation, digitization, and safety culture in ATM. A highlight was a guided tour of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority’s new Area Control Centre in Mlolongo, showcasing modern air traffic management systems. The event reinforced Africa’s proactive role in shaping the continent’s aviation future.