Kenya and Eswatini Sign Aviation Information Training Agreement
Kenya and Eswatini have strengthened their aviation cooperation through a new training agreement aimed at improving aeronautical information management and supporting safer air navigation services.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), through the East African School of Aviation (EASA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority (ESWACAA) to provide specialized training for personnel in the Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) department at King Mswati III International Airport.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the CANSO Africa Conference 2026, held in Nairobi from October 13 to 15. It establishes a framework for knowledge exchange, technical cooperation and professional capacity development between the two aviation authorities.
The East African School of Aviation was represented by its director, Dr. Serah Waitiki, while ESWACAA was represented by its Director General, Andile Mtetwa-Amaeshi.
Aeronautical Information Management plays a critical role in aviation safety by ensuring that operational information is accurately collected, processed and distributed to pilots, airlines and air navigation service providers. This includes Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), which communicate temporary changes or hazards affecting flight operations, such as runway closures, navigation equipment failures and airspace restrictions.
The new agreement builds on an existing partnership between the two countries. In March 2025, EASA hosted Eswatini delegates for NOTAM management training. A further course, held from March 23 to 27, 2026, brought together participants from Eswatini and the KCAA to strengthen their skills in preparing, managing and disseminating aeronautical notices.
Through this renewed cooperation, Kenya and Eswatini aim to strengthen technical expertise, improve the reliability of aeronautical information and support safer, more efficient air navigation operations.
The partnership also reflects broader efforts across Africa to develop local aviation skills, strengthen regulatory cooperation and improve operational standards through regional training initiatives.
