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Mozambique and Brazil have signed an agreement to train technicians for the Mozambican Civil Aviation Institute (IACM) in preparation for the 2027 ICAO audit. This initiative aims to enhance operational safety and compliance with international standards, reflecting Mozambique’s commitment to reforming its civil aviation system through the Civil Aviation Master Plan.
Africa-Press – Mozambique. Mozambique and Brazil will cooperate in training technical staff and improving operational safety of the civil aviation system, aiming to strengthen the Mozambican Civil Aviation Institute (IACM) ahead of an international audit scheduled for 2027.
The agreement for training the staff of the IACM was signed by Mozambique’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Matlombe, and the Brazilian ambassador in Mozambique, Aldemar Seabra, the ministry said.
Mozambique is preparing to undergo the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2027. The audit assesses member states’ capacity to oversee civil aviation safety and verify compliance with international standards. The newly signed agreement also foresees measures to strengthen current USOAP performance and develop a corrective action plan, the authorities said.
“This audit will take place within a context in which the Government of Mozambique is implementing structural reforms in the civil aviation system, largely operationalised through the Civil Aviation Master Plan of Mozambique (2026–2045), recently approved by the government,” Matlombe said.
The ministry added that the initiative stems from a memorandum of understanding for bilateral technical cooperation, signed on Friday, which includes training for technical and operational safety staff through a simulated audit, with Brazil’s assistance.
“The cooperation will allow our technicians to improve techniques for responding to protocol questions on critical elements and, consequently, Mozambique can expect better performance indicators, particularly in areas where efficiency has been relatively low, such as airport infrastructure,” the ministry said.
To achieve these goals, the plan includes training sessions, the development of a training room, the preparation of an institutional strategic plan, and the creation of a Mozambican aircraft registry model.
The Brazilian ambassador in Mozambique highlighted the extensive cooperation between the two countries, which now includes the commitment to reform the IACM, and said Brazil would share its experience to prepare Mozambican technicians.
The collaboration between Mozambique and Brazil in civil aviation training is part of Mozambique’s broader efforts to improve its aviation safety standards. The upcoming ICAO audit in 2027 is crucial for assessing the country’s compliance with international aviation regulations. The agreement signifies a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Mozambican aviation professionals and ensuring the country’s aviation infrastructure meets global standards. This initiative aligns with Mozambique’s ongoing structural reforms in its civil aviation sector, which are guided by the recently approved Civil Aviation Master Plan for 2026-2045.
