Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB partner on a $10B Bishoftu International Airport, set to transform African aviation with world-class capacity and connectivity.
Lanseria International Airport leads Africa with Avionix FlightLine, enhancing airspace safety and real-time aircraft monitoring.
Zambia Airports Corporation appoints Urvesh Desai as Managing Director to drive growth, modernisation, and Zambia’s aviation hub ambitions.
Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has completed full-scale emergency drills simulating aircraft and sabotage incidents to test preparedness and coordination.
ABB Electrification is modernising South Africa’s infrastructure—from airports to water systems—through smart, connected solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability.
Guinea signs MoU with Gewan Africa to relaunch Air Guinée and modernise its aviation sector, including airport upgrades and regional airfield reconstruction.
Ghana inaugurates new Air Navigation Services Complex and launches API/PNR systems, advancing aviation safety and border security standards.
Ethiopian Airlines opens a new airport in Wollo Kombolcha, boosting domestic connectivity, industrial access, and regional economic development.
ACSA invites bids for a two-year maintenance contract for Visual Docking Guidance Systems at OR Tambo International Airport. Closes 21 August 2025.
Morocco signs 38 billion dirham MoU with ONDA to expand airport capacity, develop Casablanca hub, and modernise infrastructure by 2030.
IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines key incidents and infrastructure challenges, with a focus on African airports, highlighting the need for coordinated investment in navigation, emergency services, and passenger facilities.
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand routes, and promote regional integration across Africa.
Guinea progresses on Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport expansion in Conakry as part of the Simandou 2040 Program, with 95% of Phase 1 completed.
The MCDF has approved a USD105,000 grant to support concept development for Kigali’s New International Airport City, aiming to position Rwanda’s capital as a key East African air connectivity hub through high-quality infrastructure planning.
Why are pilots avoiding EMAS during runway overruns? Explore how Africa can lead the way in safety innovation with proper pilot training and local solutions.
Tuvalu's Funafuti Airport overcomes rare subsurface failures with porous asphalt, securing vital air access through engineering innovation and persistence.
Steven Verhasselt joins Egis under a long-term consultancy agreement to support cargo strategy across airports in Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.
AFRAA’s June 2025 update highlights African airline traffic growth, market share trends, infrastructure investments, regulatory developments, and passenger revenue gains across the continent.
Earthworks begin on Casablanca’s new terminal at Mohammed V Airport, advancing Morocco’s Airports 2030 vision and future World Cup connectivity.
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with major investment in ACSA and SAA’s regional growth.
Swakopmund, Namibia’s top tourist town, plans a R443m aerodrome upgrade to boost tourism, meet regulations, and improve aviation functionality.
Afreximbank signs EUR 290 million term sheet with Gabon and partners to develop the New Libreville International Airport, boosting regional air connectivity.
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape the sector for long-term competitiveness.
ASECNA issues a tender for civil engineering works to upgrade VOR/DME at Garoua International Airport, advancing aviation infrastructure in Cameroon.
TAAG Angola Airlines to relocate all international operations to Dr António Agostinho Neto Airport from 15 September 2025 as part of Angola’s aviation hub strategy.
Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr Sameh El-Hefny, held high-level meetings with major international airport operators at the Paris Air Show to explore partnerships focused on airport modernisation, smart operations, and sustainable development—advancing Egypt’s Vision 2030 strategy.
IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme is a great example of how aviation professionals can come together to support one another through peer-to-peer learning. By creating spaces where Air Traffic Controllers and other aviation professionals can help each other strengthen their English communication skills, this programme…
SITA’s Baggage IT Insights 2025 report shows the Middle East & Africa achieved one of the lowest mishandled baggage rates globally in 2024, highlighting the benefits of smart infrastructure and automation in a year of record air travel demand.
