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Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East. Photo credit © African pilot // Craig Dean

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Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability

African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and policy failures continue to undermine sustainability.

Africa’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive

Eight years after launch, SAATM shows regulatory progress, but intra-African air connectivity remains constrained by implementation gaps and policy inertia.

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Financing Agreement Signed for the Douala International Airport Passenger Terminal Renovation Project

ADC SA and AFD sign a 38.3 bn FCFA loan to renovate Douala Airport’s passenger terminal under the RAP-AID project, upgrading capacity and standards.

AASA and the Shift from Policy Dialogue to Delivery in African Aviation

AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi outlines how African airline advocacy is shifting towards implementation through SAATM, financing coordination and industry action.

Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA)

Angola Awards Airport Concession for Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport

Angola’s Ministry of Transport awards a 25-year concession for Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport to a CAAP-led consortium.

Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress

Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support improved safety and continental connectivity.

Angolan Secretary of State for Land Transport, Jorge Bengue Calumbo. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

Guinea Advances Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport Modernisation

Guinea signs an MoU with Albayrak to mobilise funding for Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport, expanding capacity to 3 million passengers.

Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre

Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national Passenger Information Centre to strengthen border security and modernise aviation oversight.

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Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda

Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation Programme, with new cargo, PPP and infrastructure initiatives shaping long-term growth.

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between Türkiye and Southern Africa, with reciprocal TK and SA codes on key regional and international routes from March 2026.

Zambia Invites Investors to Develop Airport City at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited has launched a call for investment proposals to develop a new Airport City at KKIA in Lusaka, aimed at diversifying revenue, boosting aviation-linked commercial activity and supporting Zambia’s logistics hub ambitions.

Moving SAATM Forward: Deregulation, Lower Costs and a Continental Infrastructure Plan

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.

Biometrics Could Save African Airports Millions, Says IATA

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 Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit

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.

TAAG Angola Airlines Chairman Mr Clóvis Martins Rosa contributing to the panel discussion on Financing and Modernising African Civil Aviation Infrastructure (SAATM). Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

Luanda Financing Summit: The World Bank’s Perspective on Closing Africa’s Aviation Infrastructure Gaps

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.

Jean-François Marteau, World Bank. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport

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.

H.E. Ms Lerato Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation

At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation, and political action to open Africa’s skies.

Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Photo Credit © African Pilot // Craig Dean

Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration

At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable aviation growth across Africa.

Dr Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure of Rwanda. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

SAATM: Morocco Highlights Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Aviation Growth and Infrastructure Integration at Luanda Finance Summit

At the Luanda Summit, Morocco outlined its long-term aviation vision focused on infrastructure, liberalisation, and regional integration under SAATM.

Adil Bahi, Director of Strategy, Management and Coordination of Transport at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics of the Kingdom of Morocco. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

African Pilot Magazine:

African Infrastructure & Projects

Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability

Africa’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive

Financing Agreement Signed for the Douala International Airport Passenger Terminal Renovation Project

AASA and the Shift from Policy Dialogue to Delivery in African Aviation

Angola Awards Airport Concession for Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport

Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress

Guinea Advances Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport Modernisation

Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre

Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement

Zambia Invites Investors to Develop Airport City at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

Moving SAATM Forward: Deregulation, Lower Costs and a Continental Infrastructure Plan

Biometrics Could Save African Airports Millions, Says IATA

TAAG Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit

Luanda Financing Summit: The World Bank’s Perspective on Closing Africa’s Aviation Infrastructure Gaps

Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport

Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation

Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration

SAATM: Morocco Highlights Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Aviation Growth and Infrastructure Integration at Luanda Finance Summit

Zimbabwe’s Approach to Collaborative Growth and Modernisation in African Aviation

Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo

Terminal 3 Planned for Namibia’s Major Airport

Botswana’s NDP 12 Prioritises Aviation Reform and Infrastructure Development

Liberia Airport Authority Opens Bidding for Domestic Airport PPP Investment

Statistics Botswana Releases Transport and Infrastructure Statistics for Q2 2025

Growthpoint Backs Cape Winelands Airport with Landmark Partnership

Safran Strengthens Its Industrial Footprint in Morocco to Support Growth in Global Air Traffic

New Aerobridges Commissioned at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Enhance Passenger Experience

Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector