ANAC Côte d’Ivoire

The Autorité Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ANAC) is the national civil aviation authority of Côte d’Ivoire. As a statutory regulatory body, it is responsible for the oversight, safety, and security of civil aviation within Ivorian territory. The organisation occupies a central role in the national aerospace value chain by issuing operating licences, certifying aircrews, and ensuring that all aviation activities comply with international standards set by global aviation bodies. ANAC oversees the operations of the national flag carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and manages the regulatory framework for major international gateways, most notably Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan. It maintains critical bilateral relationships with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) to harmonise regional safety protocols and air traffic management systems. Prospective partners or operators should verify the current status of specific technical certifications and the validity of air operator certificates (AOC) directly with the authority's registry. Before engagement, it is essential to confirm the organisation’s latest compliance ratings regarding ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) results to ensure alignment with international safety benchmarks.