Libya’s Airports Authority reported last Wednesday (15 April) that a specialized committee from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) visited Mitiga International Airport to determine the extent of compliance with ICAO’s international standards and recommended practices(SARPs).
The tour included a review of technical systems, an audit of aviation security and safety procedures, in addition to an evaluation of the efficiency of ground services.
The Airports Authority said this visit reflects the continuous efforts to raise the level of operational performance and ensure the readiness of the airport to receive international flights in accordance with the highest international quality standards.
It will be recalled that the EU’s flight ban on Libya is still effective.
The ICAO inspection visit comes on the back of several recent developments in Libya’s aviation sector recently:
- Libya adopting the regulatory framework for the use of in-flight internet within its airspace
- The announcement of the 4th Libya Aviation Forum and Expo to be held 3-4 November
- The CEO of MedSky anticipating the launch of flights to London
- The announcement by MedSky that it is launching its direct flights to Madrid from 21 April
- The confirmation of MedSky’s direct flights to Dusseldorf from 17 May
- The launch of the Emirati-Syrian Cham Air of direct flights between Tripoli and Damascus from 25 April
- The inspection visit by a delegation from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Flydubai to Benghazi’s Benina Airport
- Egypt’s Air Cairo visiting Mitiga airport in preparation of launching flights
- Libya and Turkey discussing increasing flights between the two countries – including starting flights to Sebha
- Libya and Algeria sign an MoU to resume direct flights
- Serbia agreeing to start direct flights between Tripoli and Belgrade soon
- Libya discusses with France starting direct flights
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The 4th Libya Aviation Forum and Expo will be held at the Hayat Tower Lancaster Hotel from 3-4 November
Libya adopts regulatory framework for use of in-flight internet services within Libyan airspace
MedSky CEO foretells the resumption of direct Tripoli-London flights as an imperative on several levels
Dusseldorf Airport lists in its schedule two direct MedSky flights to and from Libya from 17 May
Syria’s Fly Cham to start direct flights to Tripoli from 25 April
Benina airport receives Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Flydubai – in preparation of resumption of direct flights
MedSky CEO foretells the resumption of direct Tripoli-London flights as an imperative on several levels
Libya and Algeria agree resumption of flights
Dusseldorf Airport lists in its schedule two direct MedSky flights to and from Libya from 17 May
Libya and Turkey discuss increasing flights, including to Sebha
Mitiga airport completes preparations to receive Air Cairo flights
Serbia agrees to partially reopen its Tripoli embassy this May and start Tripoli-Belgrade flights soon
Libyan Embassy in Paris discusses French delegation visit to Libya and starting direct flights
Civil Aviation Risk Assessment company Med Air inspects Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport (libyaherald.com)
U.S. continues its support for Libya’s civil aviation sector and airport security with US$ 4.5 million training grant (libyaherald.com)
Qatari Civil Aviation audit team inspects Tripoli’s Mitiga airport with view to resume flights (libyaherald.com)
Qatar Civil Aviation to conduct Libyan airports inspection in October, signs MoU with Libyan counterpart (libyaherald.com)
Jordanian and Qatar Airways to resume Libya flights this month – discussions ongoing with Saudi Airlines (libyaherald.com)
Libya signs an initial air services agreement with Qatar – Qatar Airways to resume flights to Libya (libyaherald.com)
Airports Authority cooperating with Austrian TUV to obtain accreditation for management system – to help end travel ban (libyaherald.com)
Libya signs MoU with two foreign companies to invest in Tripoli International Airport (libyaherald.com)
Medsky flies first Berlin to Misrata flight (libyaherald.com)
2nd Libya Aviation Forum and Expo – 6 to 8 November: comes at a critical time for Libya’s aviation sector (libyaherald.com)
Libya needs joint strategic reform plan of its aviation sector to lift the EU flight ban (libyaherald.com)
Libya Aviation Forum and Exhibition will explore removal of EU Libya Airspace Ban (libyaherald.com)
Italian Airlines to launch flights to Tripoli end of November, Tripoli International Airport to reopen mid-2024 (libyaherald.com)
Libyan Airports Authority head visits London International Security Exhibition (libyaherald.com)
Airports Authority participates in meetings of the International Airports Council for the African Region (libyaherald.com)
Airports Authority meets Culmen International to discuss further training, supply of spare parts for detection equipment (libyaherald.com)
Minister of Transport meets Italian Ambassador – AENEAS passenger terminal implementation at Tripoli International Airport discussed (libyaherald.com)
Tripoli International Airport expected to be completed in 2024: Italian ambassador (libyaherald.com)
Italy’s Aeneas starts work, Tripoli International Airport will be ready within 15 months (libyaherald.com)
Aldabaiba praises activation of seven domestic airports and start of work on Tripoli International Airport’s terminal (libyaherald.com)
Culmen International continues Libyan Civil Aviation training in Istanbul (libyaherald.com)
Culmen international launches Civil Aviation Security Management training for Libyan Airports Authority in Istanbul | (libyaherald.com)
Quality control of aviation security discussed by Aviation Authority and Culmen in Istanbul | (libyaherald.com)
Airport security workshop held in Istanbul by Airports Authority and America’s Culmen | (libyaherald.com)
Johnson Controls makes virtual presentation to Libyan Airports Authority | (libyaherald.com)
Libyan Airports Authority meets U.S. Culmen International to discuss signing cooperation agreement on airports security | (libyaherald.com)
UK signs MoU with Libyan Airports Authority to supply explosives detectors | (libyaherald.com)
Airports Authority gives Libyan carriers a week to conclude contract with Dutch company Travsys to avoid its cancellation | (libyaherald.com)
Airports Authority meets U.S. company Culmen to discuss workshop on airport security, import of detectors | (libyaherald.com)
Airports Authority visits Spanish company Ulma to follow up on order and training for its use and maintenance | (libyaherald.com)
KPMG Tunisia discusses Mitiga airport BOT investment plan with Airports Authority | (libyaherald.com)
On the day of first direct Tripoli to Rome flight, MoU signed between Libyan Civil Aviation and its Italian counterpart (libyaherald.com)
Direct flights from Tripoli to Rome to resume on Saturday (libyaherald.com)
Qatar Civil Aviation to conduct Libyan airports inspection in October, signs MoU with Libyan counterpart (libyaherald.com)
Civil Aviation Authority concludes meetings with Turkish Civil Aviation team inspecting airports for possible return of Turkish airliners (libyaherald.com)
Technical Turkish delegation reaffirms desire for return of Turkish airlines to Libya (libyaherald.com)
Turkey considering resumption of Turkish airliners’ flights to Libya, to develop strategic relations with Libya (libyaherald.com)
Libya must fulfil certain preconditions before flights to Italy resume by September – but flights could resume earlier (libyaherald.com)
Dutch embassy assesses security standards, rules and procedures at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport (libyaherald.com)
Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and Egypt Air inspection team visits Mitiga, Misrata and Sebha airports to assess readiness for flight resumption (libyaherald.com)
After 8 year hiatus, Egypt Air cargo flight arrives at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport (libyaherald.com)
Italian Civil Aviation audit team inspects Tripoli’s Mitiga airport (libyaherald.com)
Maltese Civil Aviation inspects Benghazi’s Benina airport for possible launch of Medavia flights (libyaherald.com)
Berniq Airways adds fifth aircraft to its fleet – to increase destination (libyaherald.com)
Berniq Airlines to start flights to Dubai soon (libyaherald.com)
Greek delegation visits Benghazi’s Benina airport to discuss resumption of flights with Athens ‘‘soon’’ (libyaherald.com)
Tunisian Civil Aviation and Tunis Air inspect Misrata Airport for possible start of direct flights (libyaherald.com)
Tunisian civil aviation and airlines delegation inspects Benghazi’s Benina airport (libyaherald.com)
Flights between Athens and Benghazi to start on 2 March (libyaherald.com)
Berniq Airways to receive third aircraft within days (libyaherald.com)
Berniq Airlines’ first Airbus A320 arrives in Benghazi’s Benina airport (libyaherald.com)
Benghazi’s Benina airport opens its new Berniq terminal – a BOT project financed by the private sector Bank of Commerce and Development (libyaherald.com)
Flights between Crete and Benghazi expected to start soon (libyaherald.com)
Medsky to start flights from Tripoli to Malta (libyaherald.com)
Medsky Airways adds a second Airbus 320 to its fleet (libyaherald.com)
Malta-based Libyan carrier Med Sky to start chartered flights from Misrata to Malta from 5 May (libyaherald.com)
Medsky flies first Berlin to Misrata flight (libyaherald.com)
