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 The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has issued an official directive ordering all aircraft operators at Juba International Airport to remove grounded, unserviceable, or non-operational aircraft within thirty days.

In an official circular released by the Office of the Director General, SSCAA cited serious safety, security, and operational risks posed by abandoned or non-functional aircraft occupying movement areas, taxiways, aprons, and other non-designated locations at the airport.

The directive, issued in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2012 (as amended) and aligned with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices, emphasizes that taxiways, runways, and movement areas are strictly prohibited for aircraft parking under any circumstances.

“All aircraft operators with grounded or unserviceable aircraft at Juba International Airport are hereby directed to remove such aircraft within thirty (30) days from the date of this circular,” the notice states.

Operators are required to coordinate recovery, towing, relocation, repair, export, or disposal of affected aircraft with Airport Operations Management and relevant authorities, following approved procedures.

SSCAA warned that failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe may result in enforcement actions, including the removal of aircraft at the operator’s expense, recovery of associated costs, and any additional measures necessary to ensure aerodrome safety and operational efficiency.

The circular took immediate effect upon issuance.

The directive was signed by Dr. Ayiei Garang Deng Ayiei, Director General of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, and copied to key government and security institutions, including the Ministries of Transport and Interior, National Security Service, Aviation Security (AVSEC), and airport management.

The move is seen as part of SSCAA’s broader effort to enhance aviation safety, improve airport efficiency, and ensure compliance with international aviation standards at South Sudan’s main international gateway.