Innovation Takes Flight: Zambia Celebrates International Civil Aviation Day

By Daily News Reporter

Zambia today joined the global aviation community in commemorating International Civil Aviation Day, with leaders underscoring the country’s strides in safety oversight, infrastructure modernisation, and regional connectivity.

Speaking at the event, Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Frank Tayali, MP, said the theme “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development” reflects Zambia’s drive to position aviation as a key enabler of economic growth, tourism, and trade.

The Minister also highlighted the potential of air cargo growth to transform airports into economic hubs, while reaffirming Zambia’s support for open skies under the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

And CAA Director General, Captain Derrick Luembe, reported strong regulatory progress over the past year, through Enhanced surveillance and increased safety audits, Strengthened alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and Expand drone sector regulation, with a dedicated Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) unit.

He also emphasised that the Authority will prioritise digital transformation, capacity building, cybersecurity readiness, and stakeholder engagement, stressing that “aviation safety is a shared responsibility.”

The commemoration brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including the Civil Aviation Authority, airlines, airports, aviation training institutions, the Aircraft Accidents Investigations Board, the Zambia Air Force, and industry partners. Together, they reaffirmed Zambia’s collective commitment to building a future-ready aviation industry that embraces innovation, strengthens safety, and enhances regional and global connectivity.

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