ACI Africa Certification Support Programme
Africa Aerodrome Certification Assistance Programme
End-to-end support to help airports progress toward aerodrome certification, operational readiness and continuous regulatory compliance.
Expert-led technical assistance combining documentation, training, on-site missions, SIMAssist and SACOS.
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What AACAP Delivers
AACAP provides practical, airport-focused certification assistance structured around four complementary pillars. The programme helps airports prepare documentation, build internal capability, test operational readiness and manage certification progress digitally.
Regulator-Ready Documentation
Support for aerodrome manuals, SMS documentation, emergency plans and operational procedures aligned with ICAO SARPs.
Operational Readiness
On-site technical missions identify non-conformities and support practical corrective actions before certification or renewal audits.
Digital Compliance Tracking
SACOS helps airports move from paper-based compliance to structured, transparent and data-driven certification management.
Focus on On-Site Technical Missions
ACI Africa conducts expert-led missions that translate certification requirements into practical airport action.
- Review airport infrastructure, facilities and operational services
- Identify actual and potential non-conformities
- Support corrective actions ahead of certification or renewal audits
- Provide hands-on guidance aligned with national regulatory expectations
Six Integrated Pillars
Certification Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
Drafting, review and alignment of the Aerodrome Manual, SMS documentation, Airport Emergency Plan and aerodrome procedures.
Capacity Building & Targeted Training
Tailored training for airport teams covering Annex 14, SMS, airport operations, ARFF, emergency planning, OLS and GRF.
SIMAssist Emergency Preparedness
Tabletop and scenario-based simulations, emergency plan validation, coordination assessments and post-exercise improvement roadmaps.
SACOS Digital Certification Platform
Digital tracking of observations, findings, recommendations, non-conformities, corrective actions and audit-readiness progress.
Multilingual Delivery
Training and technical support can be delivered in English, French or Arabic, depending on local airport and regulatory requirements.
Airport-Led Support
A non-commercial support model focused on capacity building, practical implementation and long-term sustainability.
Focus on On-Site Technical Missions
ACI Africa conducts expert-led missions that translate certification requirements into practical airport action.
- Review airport infrastructure, facilities and operational services
- Identify actual and potential non-conformities
- Support corrective actions ahead of certification or renewal audits
- Provide hands-on guidance aligned with national regulatory expectations
Who Is AACAP For?
- International, regional and domestic airports
- Airport operators preparing for initial certification or renewal
- Airport safety, operations and compliance teams
- Civil aviation authorities, in coordination with airport operators
Key Outcomes for Airports
Certification Progress
Move efficiently toward aerodrome certification or renewal through structured technical support.
Stronger Compliance
Improve safety oversight, audit preparedness and alignment with regulatory expectations.
Sustainable Capability
Build internal certification knowledge, corrective-action discipline and continuous compliance systems.