Department of Civil Aviation (Zambia)

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Department of Civil Aviation
Agency overview
Formed1954 (1954)
Jurisdiction Government of Zambia
Headquarters Lusaka
15°25′S28°17′E / 15.417°S 28.283°E / -15.417; 28.283
Agency executive
  • Director
  • Deputy Director
Parent departmentMinistry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication
Website www.dca.com.zm
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Sources: DCA [1]

The Department of Civil Aviation of Zambia is the civil aviation authority of Zambia. It was initially established in 1954 by Federal Act 10 as a Directorate to oversee all aspects regarding civil aviation within the borders of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, [1] later split into Northern and Southern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland. Control of the body was transferred to the Republic of Zambia when Northern Rhodesia gained its independence in 1963.

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It is presided by a director, who is seconded by a deputy director. [2] It has its headquarters in Lusaka. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "History". Department of Civil Aviation. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
  2. "DCA Structure". Department of Civil Aviation. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
  3. "Contact Us". Department of Civil Aviation. Archived from the original on 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2012-03-22. "Physical Address: Block 26A, Independence Avenue, Ridgeway"