The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening aviation safety oversight as it works with the European Union (EU) to address regulatory gaps and bring the country’s aviation standards closer to international best practice.
TCAA Director General Dr Jabiri Bakari said the authority was determined to build a world-class aviation regulator capable of matching leading regulators in Europe in regulatory quality, professional competence, operational efficiency and safety oversight.
He made the remarks on September 3, 2026, during a meeting to conclude a three-day technical mission by experts from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) at TCAA headquarters in Dar es Salaam.
Dr Bakari thanked the EU for its continued technical assistance and confidence in Tanzania’s efforts to strengthen aviation regulation and safety.
He said TCAA was implementing a number of measures to improve its regulatory and administrative systems, including the development and rollout of its Civil Aviation Services Portal (CASP), which received positive recognition from the EASA team.
The EASA delegation said it was satisfied with the progress made by Tanzania during its visit, while urging TCAA to maintain momentum in addressing outstanding issues related to aviation safety oversight.
The EU delegation also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania through technical assistance, practical implementation support and knowledge exchange.
The EU has set aside €2 million for further support aimed at improving aviation-related matters in Tanzania, according to the delegation.
The EASA mission, led by Jose Miguel Manso Angulo and accompanied by Gustavo Juan Roman Barba and Antonio Portales Pelaez, was in Tanzania from September 1 to 3.
The experts assessed the country’s progress in implementing corrective measures and strengthening state oversight of aviation safety.
Their discussions covered key regulatory areas, including aviation legislation, institutional arrangements, aircraft accident investigation, licensing of aviation personnel, aircraft airworthiness and flight operations.
The delegation also engaged airline operators on safety concerns identified during previous assessments, corrective action plans and mechanisms for monitoring their implementation.
The latest engagement is part of Tanzania’s broader efforts to improve aviation safety oversight and demonstrate sustained progress towards meeting the requirements for removal from the European Union Air Safety List.
Removal from the list would strengthen international confidence in Tanzania’s aviation regulatory system and potentially improve opportunities for Tanzanian airlines to expand their operations and connectivity within the European market.