Somalia Orders Urgent Aircraft Inspections for Safety
Somalia’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has ordered immediate safety inspections and recertification of all aircraft operating in the country. The directive, issued by Minister Mohamed Farah Nuux, applies to all aircraft flying to, from, or within Somalia. While no deadline was specified, the move underscores a renewed focus on aviation safety.
“We must ensure that every aircraft flying in and out of Somalia is properly inspected, registered, and maintained,” Nuux said during a meeting with aviation stakeholders at Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport, according to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA).
The inspections follow heightened security concerns after Mogadishu Airport was targeted by mortar fire on April 6, 2025. The attack, reportedly carried out by the Al-Shabaab militant group—designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, United Nations, and several other countries—temporarily disrupted flight operations.
Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir both suspended services to the Somali capital following the incident. Turkish Airlines resumed its daily flights from Istanbul on April 9, while EgyptAir, which operates twice weekly via Djibouti, has not yet resumed service. Other international airlines continued operating without interruption.
Somalia’s aviation authority is now working to ensure all aircraft meet updated safety and maintenance standards. The directive is part of broader efforts to enhance civil aviation oversight and reassure international carriers amid ongoing security challenges. Authorities are expected to coordinate with domestic and foreign operators to enforce compliance and minimize disruption to flight operations across the country.
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