从2025年11月14日起,南苏丹的航空总长当选为东非区域航空安全机构的牵头人。 South Sudan’s aviation chief elected to lead East Africa’s regional aviation safety body, starting Nov. 14, 2025.

南苏丹民航管理局总干事John Woja Elinana当选为东非共同体航空安全和保安监督机构主席,接替肯尼亚的Emile Arao。 John Woja Elinana, South Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority Director General, has been elected Chairman of the East African Community’s aviation safety and security oversight body, succeeding Kenya’s Emile Arao. 他的12个月任期从2025年11月14日开始,重点是改善区域航空安全,统一规章,推进符合国际标准的基础设施。 His 12-month term begins November 14, 2025, and focuses on improving regional aviation safety, harmonizing regulations, and advancing infrastructure aligned with international standards. 任命突出显示南苏丹在区域航空合作中发挥越来越大的作用,在航空部门现代化方面取得进展,包括努力全面控制朱巴飞行情报区和升级朱巴国际机场。 The appointment highlights South Sudan’s growing role in regional aviation cooperation and progress in modernizing its air sector, including efforts toward full control of the Juba Flight Information Region and upgrades to Juba International Airport.