Democratic Republic of Congo - Priority Air Safety Project (PPSA)

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.