ICAO and Partners Drive Urgent Aviation Reforms
The urgent push comes on the heels of ICAO’s 2022 safety audit, which revealed critical safety gaps and placed Liberia’s aviation oversight score at 27%, far from the global benchmark of 75%. Two Significant Safety Concerns (SSCs) remain unresolved, putting aircraft and passengers at risk every time they land at Roberts International Airport (RIA).
A New Chapter for Liberian Aviation: Reforming for Safety and Growth
The crucial gathering brought together top experts from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) West and Central Africa Regional Office (WACAF) and the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO), alongside LCAA leadership. The focus was to tackle the Significant Safety Concerns (SSCs) flagged during a 2022 ICAO audit, which exposed critical gaps in Liberia’s aviation oversight.
ICAO National Inspectors Course Advances Aviation Security in Liberia
This internationally recognized course, developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aims to empower national inspectors with the skills necessary to conduct effective oversight of aviation security measures, in full alignment with global standards and recommended practices
Liberia Civil Aviation Authority Celebrates Successful Opening of Aviation Awareness Week
The ceremony commenced with warm welcome remarks from the Director General of the LCAA, Mr. Julius D. Dennis, Jr. He highlighted the significance of Aviation Awareness Week in fostering a deeper understanding of the vital role aviation plays in Liberia's economic growth, connectivity, and national development
Liberia Civil Aviation Authority Director-General Participates in ICAO GISS 2025 and GSAM, Strengthening International Partnerships and Aviation Safety
Director-General Dennis held a significant meeting with ICAO Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar and ICAO West and Central African Office (WACAF) Deputy Regional Director Nica Mahzi. He briefed them on Liberia's ongoing efforts to address identified anomalies and improve its Effective Implementation (EI) score following the 2022 ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Safety Oversight Audit
