AUDA-NEPAD outlines the progress of SAATM, the political reforms needed to lower aviation costs, and the development of a continental infrastructure master plan to support a single African sky.
A new IATA study shows African airports could save up to $80 million by integrating domestic and international passenger flows using biometric digital ID.
TAAG Chairman Clóvis Martins Rosa outlines how African airlines can strengthen their position under SAATM, highlighting consolidation, infrastructure investment, fleet renewal and the need for trust and financing at the Luanda Financing Summit.
The World Bank outlines its approach to addressing Africa’s aviation infrastructure gaps at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting financing needs, PPP opportunities, tax and fee reform and alignment with SAATM and Agenda 2063.
At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and integrated air transport to unlock trade, tourism, and economic growth.
At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation, and political action to open Africa’s skies.
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable aviation growth across Africa.
At the Luanda Summit, Morocco outlined its long-term aviation vision focused on infrastructure, liberalisation, and regional integration under SAATM.
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Zimbabwe highlighted collaboration, investment and policy reform as key drivers of Africa’s aviation modernisation.
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in Africa’s air transport market.
Namibia Airports Company to build Terminal 3 at Hosea Kutako International Airport as part of its green, multi-airport infrastructure development plan.
Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the nation’s position as a regional aviation hub.
Liberia Airport Authority invites bids for a ten-year Public-Private Partnership to finance, modernise, and manage five domestic airports under a Build-Operate-Transfer model.
Statistics Botswana’s Q2 2025 report shows a 73.9% rise in aircraft movements and a 44.7% increase in passenger traffic across major airports.
Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation, logistics and tourism precinct in the Western Cape.
Safran expands in Morocco with new LEAP MRO and assembly facilities, investing €350m to boost aerospace capacity and create over 2,000 jobs by 2030.
ZACL commissions new aerobridges at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, enhancing passenger comfort, safety, and operational efficiency in Ndola.
Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive long-term growth in its air transport sector.
The Tanzania Airports Authority and Tanzania Railways Corporation sign an MoU to integrate air and rail transport, boosting efficiency and connectivity.
Ethiopian Airlines partners with SITA to drive innovation, enhance passenger experiences, and shape the future of African aviation.
IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports 42,000 jobs, and drives growth through tourism and connectivity.
Tunisia explores new airlines and maritime tourism to boost airports, attract global markets, and strengthen its position as a leading destination.
Ethiopian Airlines Group invites bids for the Design-Build Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project under Bid No. SSNT-T 564. Submission deadline: 19 September 2025.
Second uAvionix FlightStation installed at Lanseria Airport with NAC, boosting ADS-B surveillance for safer, smarter air traffic monitoring in South Africa.
Runway overruns remain a major safety risk in African aviation. IFALPA calls for Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting Systems (ROAAS) to reduce accidents and costs.
Real-time runway friction reporting could transform aviation safety in Africa. We explore ICAO’s Global Reporting Format, IFALPA’s concerns, and the technical hurdles to turning aircraft into live braking action sensors.
Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB partner on a $10B Bishoftu International Airport, set to transform African aviation with world-class capacity and connectivity.
Zambia Airports Corporation appoints Urvesh Desai as Managing Director to drive growth, modernisation, and Zambia’s aviation hub ambitions.
