Bamenda Airport: CCAA Mobilizes Operational Expertise for the Visit of Pope Leo XIV
In anticipation of the historic upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon, Bamenda Airport is undergoing major operational upgrades under the rigorous coordination of the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA). In addition to various works carried out on the platform, on Wednesday, March 26, 2026, the ASECNA calibration aircraft landed at Bamenda Airport to validate flight procedures, in the presence of the Governor of the North-West Region, Adolphe Lele Lafrique.
African Aviation Regulatory Leadership Award: Paule Assoumou Koki receives Continental Distinction for her leadership impact
This award was presented to her during the 15th edition of the African Leadership Magazine "Persons of the Year" (POTY) awards, held on February 27 and 28, 2026, in Accra, Ghana.
Minrex services installed at the EOC in Nsimalen
The Minister of External Relations, H.E. Lejeune MBELLA MBELLA, officially took possession of the new premises provided by the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) on Wednesday, February 18, 2025. Located within the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) building at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport, this initiative is part of a sustained effort to modernize consular services and enhance the reception of foreign dignitaries across Cameroon’s airport platforms.
Cameroon and Nigeria Sign Bilateral Agreement on Search and Rescue Operations for Aircraft in Distress
The Minister of Transport of Cameroon, Mr. Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhé, and his Nigerian counterpart, Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo, signed a bilateral Search and Rescue (SAR) agreement this Friday, February 27, 2026, in Yaoundé. This protocol aims to dismantle administrative barriers and pool logistical resources between the two states to provide aid to aircraft in distress on both sides of the border.
Operational excellence of the CCAA confirmed once again
After a 10-day audit by SGS, the CCAA received a positive recommendation for a multisite ISO 9001:2015 certificate. This certification covers civil aviation safety, security, aeronautical services, and aeronautical training.
