The civil aviation unmanned aircraft systems regulations, 2019 act has been approved, which means kenyans have won the legal right to own and operate drones. Icao launches covid19 contingency coordination tool and new measures to ensure safe operations. Govt launches probe on silverstone air services after series. Kcaa director general mr gilbert kibe said the gazette legal notice together with an aeronautical information circular will be published as soon as official. Provision of air navigation services, and training of aviation.
Civil aviation regulations 2011 final version april 2012. Having regard to article 10 of the united arab emirates uae general civil aviation authority law no. Non schedule air services within out ofinto kenyatofrom points in africa and middle east. Contacts of kenya civil aviation authority offices zakenya. Information on specific regulatory topics is available via the topic links. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa is responsible for providing regulatory oversight, air navigation services and aviation training in kenya. Aviation laws and regulations kenya covers common issues in aviation laws and regulations including aircraft trading, finance and leasing, litigation and dispute resolution in 35 jurisdictions. However, on 26 june 2018, the national assembly committee on delegated legislation on the civil aviation remote piloted aircraft systems regulations, 2017. A spokesperson for the kenya civil aviation authority kcaa said that draft regulations for the commercial use of drones had been approved by. The law will be released soon, according to governemnt officials. The owner, lessor, financiers and security holders. The kenya civil aviation authority the kcaa established under the caa, which regulates civil aviation in kenya, regulation of air safety licensing of air services, provision of air navigation services, the certification of aircraft operators and the registration of rights and interests in aircraft. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa was established on 24th october 2002 by the civil aviation amendment act, 2002 with the following primary functions.
Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of. This section provides the acts, regulations, associated legislative instruments and guidance material that forms the aviation regulatory framework in australia. Jayway technologies ltd was founded in 2018 to address the need for high. Kcaa aviation safety security standards and regulations. Kenya civil aviation authority has approved draft regulations.
Kenyan operators must be licenced to fly commercially, however it is unclear how this will be implemented, as there is not yet any training organizations in kenya. Kenya legalizes the use of drones albeit under tough regulations. Air traffic controllers internship opportunities at kenya. The postal address of kenya civil aviation authority kcaa in kenya is p. Pages in category civil aviation authorities in africa the following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. Provision of air navigation services, and training of aviation personnel kcaa. Aviation publications kenya civil aviation authority. You are now free to import, own and operate drones in the country. This act may be cited as the civil aviation amendment act, 2016. Kenya legalized drones but uber and facebook didnt apply. Caaacgen023 all weather operations awo, 01062018, download. All drones must be registered and approved by the kcaa. A country found in east africa is officially called the republic of kenya. Kenya has approved the commercial use of drones quartz africa.
The kenya civil aviation act and regulations do not specify an age limit for aircraft to be registered or operated in kenya. Though the education system was colonial and britains, the country today has a 844 systems of education. Civil aviation search and rescue regulations, 2018 seychelles civil aviation authority amendment act, 2014 merchant shipping international ship and port facility security code regulations, 2020. To plan, develop, manage, regulate and operate a safe, economically sustainable and efficient civil aviation system in kenya, in accordance with the provisions of the civil aviation act, 20. According to kenyas national aviation authority, the kenya civil aviation authority kcaa, drones are banned in kenya. Economic regulation of air services and development of civil aviation. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa, nairobi, kenya. Zimbra web client sign in kenya civil aviation authority. Oct 28, 2019 the kenya civil aviation authority kcaa has began conducting an audit on silverstone air services following a series of air incidents and a recent accident involving the airlines planes. The faa had not previously assessed kenyas civil aviation authority for compliance with icao standards. Civil aviation act 6 of 2016 part 6 air navigation services 49. The kenya civil aviation authority kcaa has licenced kavair aviation to carry out. It hears and determines appeals against the orders of the directorgeneral or the authority in accordance with the relevant provisions of the act or regulations. Astral cargo view airline details and fleet information.
The category 1 status announced today is based on a february, 2017 faa assessment of the safety oversight provided by kenyas directorate general of civil aviation. They will also tell you about proposed changes to the rules and information about how we intend to implement them. Civil aviation act, 2009 act no of 2009 civil aviation regulations, 2011 the minister of transport has under section 1551 of the civil aviation act, 2009, act no. The aviation regulator, kenya civil aviation kcaa, says the approval was made last week on monday after the agency met with the top security organs to discuss draft regulations. Establishment of air navigation services part 7 registries, recordation of interests and information services 50. Transport canada foreign approved maintenance organizations.
National aviation authorities approval cover sheets for listing of south african approved organisations, consult the sa caa website link button below sa caa. Draft civil aviation unmanned aircraft systems regulations, 2019, general publications, 01012019, download. Kenya civil aviation authority jobs in kenya april 2020. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa was established on 24th october 2002 by the civil aviation amendment act, 2002 with the primary functions towards. We plan, develop, manage, regulate and operate a safe. The kcaa offers training in the aviation professions through its affiliated east african school of aviation. Previously it was technically illegal for anyone but the military to have a drone in the country. The civil aviation amendment bill, 2016 a bill for an act of parliament to amend the civil avlatkm act enacted by the parliament of kenya, as follows i.
The kenya civil aviation authority telephone contacts are 02082747075, 0728606570 and 0734000491. For those interested in going through the regulations, you can download the pdf file here. Kenya has approved the commercial use of drones quartz. Kenya civil aviation authority air navigation services.
The authority is seeking to recruit a qualified kenyan citizen to fill the following vacant position in its establishment. Who is entitled to have their interests recorded on your national aircraft register. This is as long as you register the drone with kenya civil aviation authority based on the remotely piloted aircraft systems. Schedule civil aviation regulations, 2011 table of contents part 1. Caaacaws016c aircraft mass and balance schedule, 01052018, download. Importing, owning, and flying a drone is now legal in kenyaas long as users operate within the regulations set by civil aviation authorities. Kcaa operations are guided by the provisions of the convention on international civil aviation and the related icao standards and recommended practices sarps and the kenya civil aviation act, cap 394, the civil aviation regulations, procedure and practices. Civil aviation safety regulations, 2017 seychelles legal. Faa announces aviation safety rating for kenya kenya.
The kenya civil aviation authority kcaa has began conducting an audit on silverstone air services following a series of air incidents and a recent accident involving the airlines planes. Remotely piloted aircraft unmanned aerial vehicles in the kenyan. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa is a state corporation of kenya that is responsible for regulating the aviation industry in kenya and for providing air. Jurisdictional analysis faqs aerial aviation,education. The kenyan regulations state that it is impossible to operate a drone in kenya with a permit. Based on our research, the parliament anulled the kenya civil aviation remote piloted aircraft systems regulations, 2017, leaving no regulatory framework in place leading to the ban. Read more download a pdf draft regulations 2019 about us. South african civil aviation authority, overseeing airports, airworthiness, certification, personnel, operations, airspace, and investigating accidents. With the category 1 rating, kenyan air carriers that are able to secure the requisite faa and dot authority can establish service to the united states and carry the code of u. Kenya civil aviation authority kcaa is a state corporation of kenya that is responsible for regulating the aviation industry in kenya and for providing air navigation services in the kenya flight region. The civil aviation safety regulations 1998 casr and manuals of standards moss are available on the federal register of legislation. The tribunal is established under section 66 of the civil aviation act no. The kenya civil aviation authority kcaa has noted with concern the proliferation of.
Information services part 8 regulations 54 general regulations 55. Rules and regulations the following links will take you to pages with information about the rules governing aviation safety and how we enforce them. Zimbra provides open source server and client software for messaging and collaboration. Kenya civil aviation authority has appointed joseph nkadayo the new chairman to take over from samuel poghisio, who has served for two years. Govt launches probe on silverstone air services after. After a twoyear ban of unmanned aereal vehicles for nonmilitary reasons in kenya, the kenya civil aviation authority kcaa has approved draft regulations on the commercial use of drones in the country. A category 1 rating means kenyas civil aviation authority meets international civil aviation organization icao standards.