French Civil Aviation Delegation Visits the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority to Discuss Aviation Security and Safety Standards

A delegation of French civil aviation experts held an extensive meeting with specialists from the Civil Aviation Authority on Tuesday afternoon, 3 November 2026. The meeting focused on reviewing the Authority’s capabilities and programmes aimed at achieving full compliance with the civil aviation security requirements set out in the Annexes to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). During the meeting, the visiting delegation was presented with a comprehensive audiovisual presentation documenting the various stages involved in establishing and developing aviation security capabilities within the Authority and at Libyan airports. The presentation covered completed training and qualification programmes, updates to the National Civil Aviation Security Programme and Airport Security Programmes, as well as the establishment of technical risk assessment committees and airport security committees. The presentation also addressed scheduled audit and inspection plans for airports and airlines, in addition to coordination mechanisms with the security agencies operating at airports. The visit by the French civil aviation delegation comes amid efforts by European aviation authorities to reassess the level of aviation security risks, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the resumption of direct air traffic between Libya and European airports. Members of the French delegation expressed their appreciation for the clarifications provided and the professional responses given to the questions and observations raised during the meeting. This visit forms part of an assessment mission aimed at verifying the Authority’s ability to ensure that Libyan airports comply with internationally recognized standards and regulations. The delegation’s visit is scheduled to continue until next Monday, 9 November 2026.