Introduction.
The Tenth Meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization Regional Aviation Safety Group for the AFI Region (RASG-AFI/10) officially begun in East London, South Africa. The significant event was led by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Director General Fred Bamwesigye, with support from Senegal Civil Aviation Authority Director General Diaga Basse and ICAO Eastern and Southern African Regional Office Regional Director, Lucy Wanjiku Mbugua, serving as secretary. Delegates from member states convened to review progress on the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP), focusing on safety goals, targets, indicators, and regional priorities.
Simultaneously, on November 4, the Maghreb civil aviation authorities held a coordination meeting in Nouakchott, Mauritania to prepare for the upcoming ICAO Council (Category III) elections. Discussions included joint Maghreb representation, a memorandum from Mauritania, and cooperation projects among the Maghreb nations. Additionally, preparations are underway for the 35th African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC session, scheduled for November 26-28, 2024.
African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.
A recent study by researchers from Sweden’s Linnaeus University reveals a sharp rise in private jet emissions over the past five years. According to the findings, a two-hour private jet flight can emit more greenhouse gases than the average person produces in a year. Private jets account for 1.8% of aviation’s carbon emissions, while aviation overall is responsible for around 4% of human-caused greenhouse gases, highlighting the disproportionate environmental impact of high-net-worth travelers.
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