Sierra Leone has officially reopened its Aircraft Registry after a 15-year suspension, according to Musayeroh Barrie, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority.
The announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.
Barrie confirmed that the reopening will enable aircraft to land safely at Freetown International Airport in Lungi, and registration is now available free of charge for aviation companies.
Since 2008, Sierra Leone has not had any officially registered aircraft operating in the West African sub-region.
In addition to this development, the Civil Aviation Authority is working to improve air connectivity with neighboring countries such as Guinea, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as with global destinations.
The Director General also highlighted stricter measures for passengers arriving and departing, aimed at enhancing airport safety and efficiency.
The number of flights has increased from 37 to 47 per week, with Brussels Airlines set to raise its frequency from three to five flights weekly by October, bringing the total to 50 flights per week.
Report by Paul Kamara
