African Civil Aviation Commission

The African Civil Aviation Commission is a specialised agency of the African Union headquartered in Senegal. It serves as the executive body for civil aviation matters across the continent, working to coordinate safety, security, and environmental standards among its member states. The organisation functions as a central regulatory coordinator rather than a direct operator, aiming to harmonise regional policies with international requirements. Its primary focus is the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market, a flagship project designed to liberalise the continent's airspace. The commission maintains strategic partnerships with the International Civil Aviation Organization and various regional economic communities to enhance technical oversight and air traffic management capabilities throughout Africa. Prospective partners or service providers should verify the commission's current regulatory priorities and its specific mandate within the framework of the African Union. Before engagement, it is essential to confirm the status of ongoing technical cooperation agreements and the specific jurisdictional boundaries between the commission and national civil aviation authorities in individual member countries.