South Africa Hosts Second ICAO Space Weather User Workshop
South Africa hosted the second ICAO Space Weather User Workshop to discuss the impact of solar activity on aviation safety and global communication networks. Experts emphasized the need to translate scientific data into actionable information for pilots and controllers.
Why it matters
Highlights the growing operational necessity of monitoring space weather to protect critical global aviation and satellite infrastructure.
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) hosted the second International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Space Weather User Workshop. The two-day event ran from 8 to 9 June 2026, welcoming global delegates alongside local experts from the South African aviation, meteorological, scientific, and technological communities. The gathering marked the first time that this international aviation group has met on the African continent.
The article focuses on technical and operational developments in aviation safety.
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