Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Act, 2026
The section amends section 4(1) to add a new paragraph about ensuring compliance with and enforcing national civil aviation security policies and the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements when deficiencies are identified by the Authority during regulatory activities.
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- Zambia
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- Act 15 of 2026
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- 12 Jun 2026
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- en
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The section amends section 4(1) to add a new paragraph about ensuring compliance with and enforcing national civil aviation security policies and the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements when deficiencies are identified by the Authority during regulatory activities. The provision changes how the Board of the Authority is made up and how some members may send substitutes to meetings. This section deletes subsection (2) of section 14 of the principal Act. The Authority must develop civil aviation security policies and related materials with Ministerial approval, may issue urgent security directions, and must oversee implementation. National programmes must be written and reviewed and updated at least once a year. This section says the principal Act is amended by inserting a new section immediately after section 19.
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Provisions of Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Act, 2026
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Section 4(1) of the principal Act is amended by the
AI-assisted research summary: The section amends section 4(1) to add a new paragraph about ensuring compliance with and enforcing national civil aviation security policies and the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements when deficiencies are identified by the Authority during regulatory activities.
3. Section 4(1) of the principal Act is amended by the— (a) insertion of the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b): (c) ensure compliance with and enforce national civil aviation security policies and the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements where deficiencies are identified by the Authority when carrying out regulatory activities; and Cap. 1 Amendment of section 4 (b) renumbering of paragraphs (c), (d), (e) and (f) as paragraphs (d), (e), (f) and (g), respectively. - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 5 of the principal Act is amended by the
AI-assisted research summary: The provision changes how the Board of the Authority is made up and how some members may send substitutes to meetings.
4. Section 5 of the principal Act is amended by the— (a) deletion of subsection (1) and the substitution therefor of Amendment of section 5 the following: (1) There is constituted a Board of the Authority which consists of the following part-time members appointed by the Minister: (a) a person with knowledge and experience in matters relating to the regulatory and oversight functions of the Authority, as Chairperson; (b) one representative each of the ministries responsible for— (i) civil aviation; and (ii) home affairs; (c) a representative of the Attorney-General; 578 No. 15 of 2026] Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) (d) a representative of the Zambia Air Force; (e) one person from the private sector with relevant knowledge and experience in financial matters; (f)one person from the private sector with relevant knowledge and experience in matters relating to technical civil aviation; and (g) two persons from the private sector with relevant knowledge and experience in matters relating to this Act.; (b) insertion of the following new subsection immediately after subsection (1): (2) The ministries, institutions and organisations referred to under subsection (1)(b) to (d) shall nominate their representatives for appointment by the Minister.; (c) deletion of subsection (5) and the substitution therefor of the following: (5) A member may, where the member, except the Chairperson or a person appointed under subsection (1)(e) to (g) is unable to attend any meeting of the Board nominate, in writing, another person from the same ministry, institution or organisation to attend that meeting and that person shall be considered to be a member for purposes of that meeting.; and Amendment of section 14 Amendment of section 19 (d) renumbering of subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) as subsections (3), (4), (5) and (6), respectively. - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 14 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion
AI-assisted research summary: This section deletes subsection (2) of section 14 of the principal Act.
5. Section 14 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of subsection (2). - 6 Verify source ↗
Section 19 of the principal Act is amended
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority must develop civil aviation security policies and related materials with Ministerial approval, may issue urgent security directions, and must oversee implementation. National programmes must be written and reviewed and updated at least once a year.
6. Section 19 of the principal Act is amended— (a) by the deletion of subsection (1) and the substitution therefor of the following: (1) Subject to this Act, the Authority shall, with the approval of the Minister, for the purposes of civil aviation security, be responsible for the development of national civil aviation security policies, strategies, programmes and the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements in accordance with the Chicago Convention.; (b) in subsection (2), by the— (i) insertion of the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (a): Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) [No. 15 of 2026 579 (b) issue an order, a notice, circular or directive for purposes of implementing immediate security measures relating to civil aviation security; (c) provide oversight for the implementation of national civil aviation security policies, strategies, programmes and the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements;; and (ii) renumbering of paragraphs (b) and (c) as paragraphs (d) and (e), respectively; (c) in subsection (3)— (i) by the insertion of the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b): (c) a national air transport facilitation programme;; (ii) paragraph (d), by the deletion of the word “screener” and the substitution therefor of the word “security”; and (iii) by the renumbering of paragraphs (c) and (d) as paragraphs (d) and (e), respectively; and (d) by the deletion of subsection (5) and the substitution therefor of the following: (5) The national programmes developed under subsection (3) shall be in writing, and reviewed and updated at least once every year. - 7 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the principal Act is amended by inserting a new section immediately after section 19.
7. The principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following new section immediately after section 19: - 19A Verify source ↗
The Authority shall, in the regulation of
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority must regulate civil aviation with passenger, crew, ground personnel, and public safety as its main purpose, and keep civil aviation security as a top priority in safety decisions.
19A. The Authority shall, in the regulation of civil aviation in the Republic, have the following primary purpose: Insertion of section 19A Primary purpose of Authority (a) ensure the safety of passengers, crew, ground personnel and the general public in matters related to civil aviation; and (b) ensure that civil aviation security remains the highest of priorities when making a decision relating to safety of passengers, crew, ground personnel and the general public. 580 No. 15 of 2026] Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Amendment of section 20 - 8 Verify source ↗
Section 20 of the principal Act is amended by the
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Section 20 of the principal Act, including a yearly risk assessment to identify civil aviation security needs and threats.
8. Section 20 of the principal Act is amended by the— (a) deletion of the marginal note and the substitution therefor of the following: Insertion of sections 33A, 33B and 33C Establishment of Advance Passenger Information System Passenger name record “Security quality control and risk assessment”; and (b) deletion of paragraph (a) and the substitution therefor of the following: (a) conduct, at least once a year, a risk assessment to identify civil aviation security needs and threats;. - 9 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the principal Act is amended by inserting new sections immediately after section 33.
9. The principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following new sections immediately after section 33: - 33A Verify source ↗
(1) The Authority shall, in collaboration with the
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority must create an Advance Passenger Information System with the Immigration Department and require aircraft operators in the Republic to submit advance passenger information through it.
33A. (1) The Authority shall, in collaboration with the Immigration Department, establish an Advance Passenger Information System for purposes of— (a) capturing passenger information prior to flight departure from, or flight arrival into, the Republic; (b) transmitting and analysing the information referred to under paragraph (a) by relevant authorities; and (c) enhancing law enforcement and security. (2) The Advance Passenger Information System referred to under subsection (1) shall comply with the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements relating to Passenger name record facilitation and relevant internationally recognised standards relating to advance passenger information. (3) The Authority shall require aircraft operators operating in the Republic to submit advance passenger information through the Advance Passenger Information System in the manner and form as specified in the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements. - 33B Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to any other relevant written law, the Authority
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority must handle passenger name record information for border control, security, risk analysis, and aviation protection, and may disclose it to relevant authorities or ICAO member States in stated circumstances.
33B. (1) Subject to any other relevant written law, the Authority shall— (a) in collaboration with the Immigration Department, develop capacity to collect, process, protect and use information relating to a passenger name record for purposes of— (i) border control and national security; (ii) risk assessment and analysis; and Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) [No. 15 of 2026 581 (iii) identifying previously unknown persons who may be subjected to additional checks; (b) align and manage information relating to a passenger name record with the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements; (c) identify information relating to a passenger name record for purposes of protecting civil aviation against an act of unlawful interference; (d) set the purposes for which information relating to a passenger name record may be used by relevant authorities as the Authority may determine; (e) disclose information relating to a passenger name record, as the Authority may determine, to relevant authorities in the Republic or other ICAO member States when exercising functions related to the processing of information relating to a passenger name record including purposes in respect of border security; and (f) ensure that information relating to a passenger name record disclosed under paragraph (e) is protected by a relevant authority or ICAO member State in the same manner that the Authority protects that information. - 33C Verify source ↗
The Director-General shall issue an order, a notice, circular,
AI-assisted research summary: The Director-General must issue guidance or related instruments about advance passenger information, the Advance Passenger Information System, and passenger name record.
33C. The Director-General shall issue an order, a notice, circular, directive, guidelines, procedures or requirements relating to the following: Guidelines (a) advance passenger information; (b) the Advance Passenger Information System; and (c) passenger name record. - 10 Verify source ↗
Section 63 (1) of the principal Act is amended by the
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority is given powers to enter, require information, access records, interview people, inspect and test security measures, and bring/use certain equipment and items for quality control and security-related purposes.
10. Section 63 (1) of the principal Act is amended by the— (a) deletion of paragraph (a) and the substitution therefor of Amendment of section 63 the following: (a) enter— (i) any aircraft, place or premises; (ii) any land, facility or building at any airport in the Republic, land outside an airport occupied for business purposes connected with an airport or aircraft operator, facilities of a regulated agent, known consignor, regulated supplier or 582 No. 15 of 2026] Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) known supplier of in-flight supplies and airport supplies, for purposes of conducting activities relating to quality control; or (iii) an aircraft registered or operating in the Republic for purposes of conducting activities relating to quality control;; (b) deletion of paragraph (e) and the substitution therefor of the following: (e) require— (i) a person to furnish the Authority with information or documents, records or other particulars as may be necessary for the proper administration of this Act; or (ii) an aircraft operator, a person managing an airport, aircraft or occupier of land outside an airport used for business purposes connected with the airport, to provide information relevant to an audit, inspection, test or investigation conducted by the Authority or a relevant authority; (c) insertion of the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (g): (h) obtain access to relevant security documentation and records of an operator; (i) interview any person for the purposes of assessing the standards, or implementation, of security procedures; (j) inspect and test the effectiveness of security measures, procedures and performance of security equipment of an operator; (k) take into an airport, airside or designated security restricted area at an airport and use any equipment, including a radio, camera, an audio and video recording device, and specially authorised, restricted or prohibited items including a replica weapon or simulated explosive device; and Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) [No. 15 of 2026 583 (d) renumbering of paragraphs (h) and (i) as paragraphs (l) and (m), respectively. - 11 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended by the insertion of the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the principal Act is amended by adding a new section after section 64.
11. The principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following new section immediately after section 64: - 64A Verify source ↗
Section 64A
AI-assisted research summary: An authorised officer inspecting under section 63 may issue deficiency notices, require corrective action, and enforce the civil aviation requirements and related national programmes.
64A. In addition to section 64, an authorised officer conducting an inspection in accordance with section 63, may— (a) issue a notice of deficiencies and appropriate recommendations as the authorised officer may determine; (b) enforce corrective actions, including immediate, rapid and effective rectification of any deficiencies and apply enforcement measures; and (c) enforce the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements and relevant national programmes referred to under section 19(3). Insertion of section 64A Notices of deficiencies and immediate rectification 584
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