Gabonese Civil Aviation and Space Agencies sign MoU to enhance airspace management

By:  Robert Annor

The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and the Gabonese Agency for Space Studies and Observations (AGEOS) have signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding aimed at modernizing Gabon’s airspace supervision tools. The agreement was formalized, by Major General Eric Tristan Franck Moussavou, Director General of ANAC, and Aboubakar Mambimba Ndjoungui, Director General of AGEOS.

The MoU establishes a structured partnership between the two public institutions, combining ANAC’s mandate to regulate and ensure civil aviation safety with AGEOS’s expertise in space observation and geoinformation. The collaboration is expected to enhance airspace optimization and security, detect hazardous weather phenomena, monitor aerial intrusions and illegal drone activity, support search and rescue operations, and enable sustainable planning of airport infrastructure.

As part of the agreement, a Joint Steering Committee will be formed to define technical priorities, validate projects, and oversee the operational implementation of joint initiatives. The collaboration will also include training programs, research and development projects, and the deployment of advanced monitoring tools.

By leveraging their combined expertise, ANAC and AGEOS aim to strengthen Gabon’s technological sovereignty in the strategic field of satellite and geospatial data applied to civil aviation. The partnership is expected to drive innovation, enhance aviation safety, and modernize infrastructure, positioning Gabon as a regional leader in integrating space technologies for sustainable development.