ACI Africa Digital Certification Platform
Smart Airport Certification & Operations Software
SACOS supports African airports in achieving and maintaining aerodrome certification while strengthening day-to-day operational oversight.
A paperless, data-driven and integrated approach to certification, inspections, safety oversight and operational management.
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What is SACOS?
SACOS is a digital solution developed under the leadership of Airports Council International Africa, designed specifically for the African airport context and aligned with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, including Annex 14.
Certification Ready
Supports aerodrome certification, audit preparation and continuous compliance management.
Operational Visibility
Connects inspections, findings, corrective actions, assets and reports in one structured platform.
Data-Driven Oversight
Provides dashboards and traceable records to support better operational and safety decisions.
Why SACOS?
Many African airports manage certification and compliance through fragmented, manual or paper-based processes. SACOS addresses this challenge by providing a single digital platform that supports both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Streamline aerodrome certification and audit preparation
- Improve traceability of findings, non-conformities and corrective actions
- Strengthen safety oversight and operational control
- Move toward paperless processes and improved data governance
What SACOS Delivers
SACOS functions as a one-stop digital platform covering the full certification and operational lifecycle.
Certification & Compliance
Centralised tracking of requirements, audit findings, observations and corrective actions.
Digital Inspections
Airside, runway, taxiway, apron, works in progress, GRF, ARFF, dangerous goods and office inspections.
Aerodrome Data
Structured management of runways, taxiways, aprons, lighting, markings and signage.
Infrastructure Mapping
Geo-referenced assets accessible through interactive maps and satellite imagery.
Reporting & Dashboards
Automated operational, investigation, occurrence and mandatory reports with real-time visibility.
Document Management
Centralised regulatory and technical documentation with version control and full traceability.
Built for Airport Operations
SACOS is designed for real-world airport environments, supporting field teams, managers and executives through a practical and secure digital operating model.
- Online and offline functionality for airside operations
- Web-based access via desktop, tablet or mobile devices
- Geo-referenced mapping and satellite imagery
- Secure role-based access and user management
- Single consolidated database for audits, inspections and certification
Core Platform Capabilities
Audit Preparation
Maintain certification readiness by tracking evidence, observations, non-conformities and corrective actions.
Field Inspections
Capture findings, photos, evidence and corrective actions directly from operational areas.
Leadership Dashboards
Give management real-time visibility of compliance, safety performance and operational trends.
SACOS within ACI Africa Programmes
SACOS is a core digital pillar of ACI Africa’s Airport Certification Assistance and broader technical support programmes.
- Supports AACAP certification assistance missions
- Complements expert-led technical reviews and training
- Strengthens continuous compliance after certification
- Creates a transparent evidence base for regulatory engagement
- Supports sustainable, digitally enabled certification management
Supporting African Airports, Practically
Through SACOS, ACI Africa reinforces its commitment to providing practical, airport-led solutions that strengthen safety, certification readiness and operational excellence across African airports.
African Context
Designed around the operational realities, resource constraints and certification needs of African airports.
Governed Access
Secure role-based access supports accountability, traceability and institutional control.
Operational Excellence
Links compliance management with practical airport operations, inspections and improvement planning.