AFCAC is the designated institution responsible for enabling a robust African aviation industry to support the economic and social transformation of the African continent and people.
AFCAC
About Us
AFCAC is the designated institution responsible for enabling a robust African aviation industry to support the economic and social transformation of the African continent and people. It is a consultative body established to provide leadership, guidance and robust frameworks to develop and implement initiatives, standards, programs and measures for African civil aviation.
AFCAC executes its mandates and objectives in coordination and collaboration with African States, Regional Economic Communities, regional aviation organizations, aviation industry, international partners and all relevant stakeholders.
AFCAC is also the Executing Agency of the Yamoussoukro Decision of 1999 designed to establish a liberalized air transport market for a better-connected Africa in accordance with the AU objectives for ensuring an integrated, prosperous and united Africa.
Our vision
To foster a safe, secure, efficient, cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly civil aviation industry in Africa. AFCAC is also the Executing Agency of the Yamoussoukro Decision of 1999 designed to establish a liberalized air transport market for a better-connected Africa in accordance with the AU objectives for ensuring an integrated, prosperous and united Africa.
Our mission
As the specialized agency of the African Union responsible for Civil Aviation matters in Africa, to facilitate cooperation and coordination among African States towards the development of integrated and sustainable Air transport systems; and foster the implementation of ICAO SARPs and the development of harmonized rules and regulations consistent with the best international practices in civil aviation.
10th RASFALG-AFI & One Stop Security Initiative Promotion Day
The African Civil Aviation Commission is pleased to inform you that the tenth Meeting of the Africa-Indian Ocean Regional Aviation Security and Facilitation Group (RASFALG-AFI/10) and the AFCAC’s One Stop Security Initiative Promotion Day is scheduled to be held from 14 to 16 December 2022 in Dakar, Senegal (King Fahd Hotel).
The Provisional Agenda is attached for your information . Please note that in order to secure more participation in the two events and allow representatives of some delegations and organizations to leave Dakar earlier on Friday 16 December 2022, some changes were made to the program of 15 and 16 December 2022.
Please note a “To whom it may concern” letter was circulated by the AFCAC secretariat, in order to facilitate the visa on arrival. You will be asked, through an online link, to send some information for the immigration services.
We look forward to your participation.
AFCAC Core Activities
The Single African Air Transport market (SAATM) that was launched on 28 January 2018 currently has 35 member states signatory to the Solemn Commitment.
20 out of the 35 member States have further signed a Memorandum of Implementation to remove restrictions in existing Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASAs) that are contrary to the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD).
This Strategic Objective of AFCAC is designed to enhance Civil Aviation Security and Facilitation in Africa through the establishment of a strong Aviation Security System in Africa.
In order to eliminate safety deficiencies and enhance aviation safety in the AFI Region, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) with the technical support of ICAO started the implementation of the AFI-Cooperative Inspectors Scheme, the AFI-CIS project.
Executing Agency
The Single African Air Transport market (SAATM) that was launched on 28 January 2018 currently has 35 member states signatory to the Solemn Commitment.
20 out of the 35 member States have further signed a Memorandum of Implementation to remove restrictions in existing Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASAs) that are contrary to the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD).
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News & Events
YD DAY 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF YD & 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AFCAC
10 novembre 2007
8h00 - 21h00
108 Cherry Dr, Moyock, NC, 27958
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CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON THE YD
15 juillet 2019
3h24 - 18h56
108 Cherry Dr, Moyock, NC, 27958
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YAMOUSSOUKRO DECICION (YD) DAY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 2020
18 juillet 2021
3h24 - 18h56
16876 Sunset Way, Chino Hills, CA, 91709
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Next YD Anniversary 2023
21 Years of Implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision
34 States have subscribed to the Solemn Commitment on SAATM
