South Sudan to upgrade aviation infrastructure
Friday April 09 2021
South Sudan has signed a contract with airspace management specialist NavPass, to set up ground infrastructure that will enhance the country’s capacity to manage air traffic and earn more revenue from navigation services. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
Summary
South Sudan has outdated, minimal air navigation infrastructure with aircraft flying mostly undetected over large swathes of its territory.
This not only creates safety gaps, but also makes the country lose revenue from aircraft using its airspace.
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South Sudan is revamping its aviation infrastructure to assert control over its airspace for the first time.