Flight Permits
Operational articles, checklists and aviation guidance from Africa Aviation Executive Services.
What Is a Special Flight Permit? A Guide for Operators in Africa
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Flight Permit Guides Short answer A special flight permit allows an aircraft to fly when it does not fully meet normal airworthiness rules, but is still safe for a specific flight. The classic case is a ferry flight to a maintenance base....
Egypt Landing Permit: ECAA Requirements for Foreign Operators
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Flight Permit Guides Operator summary Foreign private and charter flights into or over Egypt need a permit from the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA). Private non-revenue and charter flights follow the same permit process. Egypt...
Nigeria Landing Permit: NCAA Requirements for Foreign Operators
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Flight Permit Guides Operator summary Foreign non-scheduled flights into Nigeria need prior permission before departure. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is the civil aviation regulator. Overflights of Nigerian airspace...
South Africa Landing Permit and Foreign Operator Guide
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Flight Permit Guides South Africa does not have one universal “landing permit” workflow for every foreign aircraft. The correct approval path depends on whether the flight is private or commercial, scheduled or non-scheduled, passenger...