The city of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the scene of an event of capital importance for the future of aviation in Africa. In fact, training is currently being held on the surveillance of air operators, organized as part of a project to support the air transport sector in Central and West Africa. Launched on June 3, 2024, this training session will last until June 7 and will bring together participants from different parts of the African continent.
The Deputy Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Natasha Bolombo Emmanuella, kicked off this training by highlighting the primary objective it pursues. Indeed, it is a question of strengthening the capacities of regional air safety agencies as well as the main players in air transport in West Africa. This initiative aims to contribute to maintaining the skills necessary for the effective supervision of flight operations in these regions.
Through this training program, participants have the opportunity to leverage their skills and make the most of the knowledge shared. The recommendation of the DGA of the AAC encourages everyone to fully engage in this in-depth learning process.
This training, which sees the participation of representatives from seven African countries in addition to AAC agents, benefits from the financial support of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) and the Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC). The technical assistance project for civil aviation safety (PASTA-CO) therefore aims to optimize the safety and efficiency of air navigation in the unified airspace of Central and West Africa, thus promoting trade and regional socio-economic integration.
At the same time, another initiative under the aegis of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was born. A training workshop on the implementation of AIMRBIS quality management takes place from June 3 to 7, 2024 in Kinshasa, bringing together experts from various entities such as the Directorate of Air Navigation Safety, RVA and METTELSAT.
In short, these training programs demonstrate the desire of stakeholders in the aviation sector to strengthen the standards of safety, quality and efficiency of civil aviation services with a view to promoting the sustainable development of air transport in Africa. This collective approach heralding a more secure and regulated future in the field of continental aviation constitutes a significant step towards a more integrated and harmonized vision of the aviation sector in Africa.