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Zimbabwe has adopted the European Coordination Centre for Accident and Incident Reporting Systems (ECCAIRS2), a digital aviation safety platform designed to improve accident and incident reporting and align the country with international aviation standards.
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development through a post on X formerly Twitter said the adoption of ECCAIRS2 marks a major step in strengthening Zimbabwe’s aviation safety systems, with the platform expected to improve compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) mandatory occurrence reporting requirements.
The ministry said the system will modernise how aviation incidents are reported, analysed and monitored, allowing authorities to identify risks earlier and respond more effectively to safety threats.
ECCAIRS2 is a digital platform used to collect, manage and analyse aviation safety data, particularly reports on accidents, incidents and operational hazards. It is widely used to support aviation safety oversight and improve regulatory compliance.
The ministry said the system is being implemented through Zimbabwe’s Air Accidents and Incidents Investigation Department, the statutory authority responsible for civil aviation investigations.
The platform will enable more advanced analysis of safety incidents and support proactive risk identification, helping authorities detect patterns and emerging threats before they result in serious accidents.
The adoption of ECCAIRS2 also places Zimbabwe among countries using internationally recognised aviation reporting systems, a move the ministry said strengthens the country’s alignment with global best practice in aviation safety management.
Zimbabwe’s aviation sector has in recent years moved to tighten oversight and improve regulatory systems as part of broader efforts to strengthen safety standards, restore confidence in air travel and align with international benchmarks.
The adoption of ECCAIRS2 reflects Zimbabwe’s commitment to improving aviation safety systems and building a stronger reporting framework for the country’s air transport sector.
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