AeroTrail

Introduction.

A regional aviation workshop in Kampala, convened by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and the EAC Civil Aviation Safety & Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA), is pushing for harmonised licensing and testing standards for pilots and flight dispatchers across the East African Community. The goal is to create a unified framework for practical skill tests—a key licensing hurdle that currently varies widely between countries—so that a pilot or dispatcher qualified in one EAC state can be recognized in all others. Stakeholders argue that standardizing these assessments will boost safety, efficiency, and regulatory cooperation and reduce redundant costs and re-examinations for personnel moving across borders.

Conferences and Events.

The 3rd edition of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria National Aviation Conference (FNAC 2025) was held on 17–18 November 2025 at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, under the theme “Elevating the Nigerian Aviation Industry through Investment, Partnerships & Global Engagements.” FAAN Managing Director Olubunmi (Bunmi) K. opened the event, calling for global investment and strategic partnerships to modernize Nigeria’s airports and enhance its aviation capacity. Key figures—including President Bola Tinubu (represented by SGF George Akume), Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, industry regulators, investors, and state governors—attended to chart a future roadmap for the aviation sector. The conference agenda included sessions on airport PPP models, air connectivity in Africa, cargo growth, and airport innovations, while highlighting FAAN’s six strategic pillars: infrastructure expansion, governance, safety, operational excellence, modernisation, and customer service.