Asecna caa uganda civil aviation authority of botswana caab ennae. The directorate of civil aviation dca is a regulatory public service provider with the objective to assure a safe, orderly, regular and efficient civil aviation system. To regulate aviation safety and security to provide air navigation services to regulate air transport. The caa oversees the accra flight information region fir, which comprises of the airspace over the republics of ghana, togo and benin and a large area over the atlantic ocean in the gulf of guinea. It also provides air navigation services within the accra flight information region fir, which comprises the airspace over the republics of ghana. Establishment of namibia civil aviation authority 9. It also provides air navigation services within the accra flight information region fir, which comprises the airspace over the republics of ghana, togo and benin and a large area over the atlantic ocean in the gulf of guinea. Browse our library of corporate publications, including the caa briefing. The afghanistan civil aviation authority acaa was recently established based on the newly approved civil aviation law cal as an independent authority to manage the civil aviation activities in the country.
Initially, the dca was entrusted to undertake all regulatory, operational and commercial functions which included operating air services, airports and air navigations. E mahmood shah habibi head of afghanistan civil aviation authority signed a contract for construction of a security center at hamid karzai international airport hkia resume of kam air flights to uae after getting out of uae ban. See ghana aviation jobs, aviation careers, kotoka international airport, job vacancies in accra, air ghana, airlines in ghana, ghana civil aviation authority. Most of these functions were formerly being handled by the former department of civil aviation dca. Ghana civil aviation authority contact phone number is. Century aviation is a wholly ghanaian owned company registered in april, 2009.
P eswatini caa kenya civil aviation authority kcaa nigerian airspace management agency nama onda regies des voies aeriennes s. Notably the development of air transport, and maintenance of airport infrastructures. It plans to use xian ma600 and ma700 aircraft to fly to destinations throughout west and central africa. The civil aviation authority its roles and history since its formation in 1972, the uks civil aviation authority, or caa, has been responsible for overseeing aviation in britain, including airlines and pilots, aircraft producers and engineers, and air traffic controllers and aerodromes. Ghana aviation jobs vacancies careers jobs in ghana 2016. The story of the supermarine seafire a navalised version of the famous spitfire adapted for use on aircraft carriers. Ghana civil aviation authority gcaa state enterprises.
The ghana civil aviation authority gcaa wishes to notify passengers travelling by air of potential challenges to the smooth operations of airlines during the harmattan season. The passengers transported back to ghana have all been placed into mandatory quarantine by the health authorities. International civil aviation organization ranks ghana high. The ghana civil aviation authority gcaa is the regulatory agency of government on air transport in ghana.
Ghana civil aviation authority board inaugurated ghana. Some 2646 examples were built and saw action with the royal navys fleet air arm from november 1942 until after the korean war in the early 1950s. Ghana civil aviation authority ghana caa is the regulatory department under the republic of ghana. The independent development of naas resulted in differing regulations. In response to a recommendation made by the international civil aviation organization for enhancement of the states capability to conduct safety oversight functions, the government abolished the department of civil aviation in 2002 and created civil aviation authority of sri lanka in terms of civil aviation authority of sri lanka act no. Vision a leading, safe, secure and sustainable civil aviation system mission to regulate and oversee aviation safety, security and environment. It has its headquarters in kotoka airport in accra it also provides air navigation services within the accra flight information region fir, which comprises the airspace over the republic of ghana and a large area over the atlantic. To regulate civil aviation safety and security in support of the sustainable development of the aviation industry. I wish to inform that we discovered two abandon consignment boxes here at the kotoka international airport, accra ghana with your name and address tagged to it. The company was registered in january 2006 with the responsibility for planning, developing, managing. Library authority launches national short story writing challenge. Ghana airports company limited state enterprises commission.
The civil aviation authority caa is the statutory corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the united kingdom. Within the short period of existence, century received an unrestricted air carrier license acl for rotary and nonscheduled fixed wing services. As part of measures to stimulate the minds of young people and to optimize responsible use of time during the stayathome efforts of government to fight the spread of covid19, the ghana library authority, has launched the national short story writing challenge. The directorate recognises the importance of its stakeholders and the role it has to play in the development of an efficient aviation system in namibia. Gcaa was established in march 2002 as a result of the civil aviation act 2000 being approved by parliament. Nigeria civil aviation authority news latest breaking. The department of civil aviation dca was established in 1946. Ghana civil aviation authority accra, ghana contact phone. Simon allotey directorgeneral of the ghana civil aviation. Ghanas aviation industry booms despite challenges twarmagazine. Ghana civil aviation authority air traffic management. Aug 09, 2017 the reconstituted governing board of the ghana civil aviation authority gcaa has been inaugurated, with a charge on them to support the ongoing initiatives in the sector to achieve governments vision for the sector.
Ghana civil aviation authority business profile on ghanayello. Historical background civil aviation authority, bangladesh. Air commodore kwame mamphey retd, is the director general of the ghana civil aviation authority gcaa, in a recent statement on aviation safety he said the surge in airlines operating to accra did not happen by chance but by dint of hard work and dedication exhibited by the safety inspectors that had earned ghanas airspace the reputation. The government of uganda, the east african community eac, the united nations development programme, and the international civil aviation organization were the major contributors.
Allotey served on the council of icao from 2009 to 2010 and on iaos air navigation ommission an from january 2011 to september 2015. A strong caa is a states civil aviation authority which amongst other criteria, its safety oversight system at least can withstand the test of icaos eight 8 critical. Welcome to ghana civil aviation authority training academy. South african civil aviation authority, overseeing airports, airworthiness, certification, personnel, operations, airspace, and investigating accidents. Airport anthropology and customs regimes in neoliberal ghana. Create a new account ghana civil aviation authority. National aviation authority wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Aug 28, 2017 ms abena osei asare, the deputy minister of finance, has sworn in the newly constituted board of the ghana airports company limited gacl, with a call on it to guide the company in pursuit of its vision to make ghana a preferred aviation hub. The headquarters of gcaa is located in kotoka airport, accra. Ghana civil aviation authority air traffic management profile.
It licenses air transport operations, maintains oversight of aviation safety and. Dr kobina richardson, a retired industrialist, is to head a ninemember board of directors of the ghana civil aviation authority gcaa. The nigeria civil aviation authority ncaa, in line with the directive from the federal ministry of health, has ordered airlines operating international and regional flights in the country to. Prompted by the concern of the international community to create an entity to oversee the safety and security in the country, cameroonians experts charged the cameroon civil aviation authority ccaa, with other sovereign functions. The ghana civil aviation authority gcaa is the regulatory agency of the republic of ghana for air transportation in the country. Establishment of the civil aviation authority of sri lanka. The roles and responsibilities of the sacaa revolve around the following four areas of oversight. Ensure the provision of adequate legislation in response to the emerging oil and gas industry. Simon allotey has served as the directorgeneral of the ghana civil aviation authority since october 2015.
International civil aviation organization, civil aviation statistics of the world and icao staff estimates. The air traffic services management system and air traffic control. Ghana civil aviation authority address, contact number of. Ghana civil aviation authority located in accra, ghana. Gcaa or ghana civil aviation authority is the national aviation authority and regulatory agency. Simon allotey directorgeneral of the ghana civil aviation authority mr. Smile air is an upcoming ghanaian airline based at kotoka international airport in accra. Learn who we are and how we keep new zealand aviation safe and secure. It is also the holder of an airline operators license aoc issued by ghana civil aviation authority. First name last name email company name company email company phone number. Nigerian civil aviation authority ncaa ncaa was established by decree 49 of 1999, with among others, the statutory responsibilities of ensuring regulating, monitoring and promotion of the safety, security, economic and reliability of air navigation oversight in line with international civil aviation organisation icao standard and recommended practices sarps.
Secretary gcaa training academy private mail bag kotoka international airport. Aviation 2016 civil aviation act 6 of 2016 annotated. The authority has the responsibility of managing and regulating civil aviation in guyana, and to ensure that it complies with international standards. As of december 2015, it is undergoing certification from the ghana civil aviation authority gcaa. The award is in recognition of infrastructure improvement, staff training, customer care, support of tourism and facilitation of agricultural exports through. The harmattan, a dry and dusty wind which engulfs west africa from late november until march, tends to intensify during the months of january and february. Disqualification for appointment as member or alternate member of. Ghana civil aviation authority accra, ghana contact. Manual of aircraft accident and incident investigation skybrary.
It is responsible for the provision of safe, secure, efficient and effective. Nigerian civil aviation authority is the regulatory body for aviation in nigeria. Under the general supervision of the director of gata, the successful candidate will ensure that all the various functions tasks are performed as indicated below. Vietnam aviation department vietnam aviation department. The civil aviation law was endorsed by parliament in. Aug 08, 2017 20170808 the reconstituted governing board of the ghana civil aviation authority gcaa has been inaugurated, with a charge on them to support the ongoing initiatives in the sector to achieve. Addressing you this way is not a coincidence, because the new authority that has been renewed in 2012. Ghana civil aviation authority gcaa is responsible for regulating the air transport industry in ghana and provides air navigation services within the accra flight information region. New board of directors for ghana airports company ltd. Ghana civil aviation act, 2004 act 678 the six hundred and seventyeighth act of the parliament of the republic of ghana entitled ghana civil aviation act, 2004 an act to amend and consolidate the law relating to civil aviation and provide for related matters. Supervising the issuing of pilots licences, testing of equipment, calibrating of navaids, and many other inspections civil aviation flying unit.
To plan, develop, manage, regulate and operate a safe, economically sustainable and efficient civil aviation system in kenya, in accordance. Ghana civil aviation authority news and updates from the. Ed to apprise court about status of probe against deepak talwar the order came after the lawyer representing talwar told the court that since the accused is being kept in custody on the pretext of pending investigation, the agency should inform the court as to what investigation has been carried out. Vacancies at ghana civil aviation authority 2017 jobs. The civil aviation authority caa of the republic of poland, as a civil aviation authority, is an agency of the polish government under the ministry of infrastructure and development responsible for implementing policies on civil aviation to assure safe, economic and efficient air travel. The ghana airports company limited gacl was established as a result of the decoupling of the existing ghana civil aviation authority gcaa in line with the modern trends in the aviation industry. Caab is responsible for, amongst others, the regulation of air transport and enforcement of civil aviation regulations, the provision of air. Gcaa or ghana civil aviation authority is the national aviation authority and regulatory agency of the republic of ghana for air transportation in the country. The investigator should provide a detailed history of the part or. On behalf of the aviation authority we welcome you on our homepage, where you can choose among the important and useful pieces of information as well as the fresh news of the authority, which are necessary for your work or hobby. Aeronautical information publication republic of south africa south african civil aviation authority aeronautical information services, south african civil aviation authority, 2004. In the year 1985, the present civil aviation authority came into existence as a body corporate with full managerial power, both regarding organizational and financial, vested with it vide ordinance, 1985.
History of civil aviation civil aviation authority of. International civil aviation organization icao, as a council member, an active member state in. The hall is more than a history book of extraordinary feats. Mar 06, 2017 the authority seeks to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the abovementioned vacancy at the ghana civil aviation training academy gata. This act was repealed by the civil aviation act of 2011. Hr and administration nigerian civil aviation authority. Soon after the creation of caa, task of transformation of caa from department to authority and formulation of civil aviation authority orders related to. Reviews of ghana civil aviation authority accra, ghana. Japan civil aviation bureau jcab government body profile. To provide safe, secure, efficient and effective aviation regulation and air navigation and regulatory services in a friendly and. Ghana civil aviation authority africa business directory. The has gathered that, the ghana civil aviation authority gcaa is working with government to eliminate import duty on aircraft parts and other.
The federal aviation administration assessed this countrys civil aviation authority caa and determined that it does not provide safety oversight of its air carrier operators in accordance with the minimum safety oversight standards established by the international civil aviation organization icao. Ministry of transport ghana ghana civil aviation authority. Eacaa was founded in september 1971 under the directorate of civil aviation of the eac. The flight, operated with special permissions from ghana civil aviation authority and other agencies, went off flawlessly with the highest safety standards maintained at all times. Ghana civil aviation authority ministry of aviation. Ghana civil aviation authority, ghana civil aviation. Second general assembly of the association of african aviation training organization aato august 2016 file size. The mandate of the aviation security division relates to the security of airports, air operators, cargo, the safe transportation of dangerous goods as well as the oversight of aviation security training organisations. Nigerian civil aviation authority news latest breaking. Aviation authorities in both the united states and the european union. It became autonomous with the passing into law of the civil aviation act 2006 by the national assembly and assent of the president of the federal republic of nigeria. Caab is responsible under the act for regulation of air transport, providing air navigation services, managing airports and advising the government on all aspects of civil aviation. South african civil aviation authority about us strategic intent sacaa mandate board of directors.
Redirected from list of civil aviation authorities a national aviation authority naa or civil aviation authority is a government statutory authority in each country that maintains an aircraft register and oversees the approval and regulation of civil aviation. Heres where to find that information before you book. The civil aviation authority its roles and history. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about nigerian civil aviation authority from nigeria and the world on today. It also provides air navigation services within the accra flight information region fir, which comprises the airspace over the. Civil aviation act 6 of 2016 part 3 namibia civil aviation authority 8. Aviation publications kenya civil aviation authority. It has its headquarters in kotoka airport in accra. Created in 1986, the ghana civil aviation authority gcaa is the regulatory agency for air transport in ghana. In october 2019, the international trade council, recognized the uganda civil aviation authority with the government agency of the year going global award 2019, in the aviation category.