| Approval Date | 27 Sep 2010 |
| Signature Date | 02 Nov 2010 |
| Planned Completion Date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Last Disbursement Planned Date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Sovereign / Non-Sovereign | Sovereign |
| Sector | Transport |
| DAC Sector Code | 21050 |
| Environmental Category | 2 |
| Commitment | U.A 88,600,000 |
| Status | Completion |
The Priority Air Safety Project (PPSA) is initiated bescause of the advanced dilapidation of airport infrastructure and the obsolescence of air navigation equipment in the DRC induce operational inertia. The project aims to: (i) rehabilitate infrastructure and modernize air navigation equipment in Kinshasa/N’djili, Lubumbashi/Luano, Kisangani/Bangoka and Goma airports, which are DRC’s main airport interfaces; and (ii) carry out crosscutting actions to secure air navigation throughout the country’s airspace and build technical capacity in air navigation control and air transport supervision. The project will also significantly improve the performance of the air transport sub-sector in DRC and boost the country’s image in the area of civil aviation. The project comprises three components, namely: (1) Air Navigation/Safety; (2) Airport Infrastructure; and (3) Institutional Support & Management.
The project goal is to revamp the air transport sub-sector to enable it play its role in opening up DRC internally and externally. The project outcome is to restore air transport and air navigation safety in the country by: (i) rehabilitating airport infrastructure and air navigation equipment; (ii) building the capacity of technical staff in charge of air traffic control and monitoring the subsector; and (iii) contributing to efforts to ensure the sustainability of RVA activities.
The main project beneficiaries are: (i) the people of DRC; (ii) airlines which will enjoy a reduction in operating costs; (iii) air passengers who will benefit from new air services, more regular flights and greater flight safety; (iv) industrial, commercial and service companies which will have new business opportunities in airports; (v) the RVA; and (vi) the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
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Funding
African Development Fund
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Extending
Government Of Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
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Implementing
REGIE DES VOIES AERIENNES (RVA)
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| IATI identifier | 46002-P-CD-DA0-001 |
| Last Update | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Name | MAKWELA Johnny Gingama |
| j.makwelagingama@afdb.org |
| Country | Congo, the Democratic Republic of the |
| Coordinates | Location Name |
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| 0.5175 25.155 | Kisangani |
| -11.5913 27.5309 | Lubumbashi-Luano |
| -4.38575 15.4446 | Ndjili |