10 April 2026
Angola Reassesses Aviation Tax Burden to Boost Competitiveness and Hub Ambitions
Angola reviews aviation taxes to boost competitiveness and position AIAAN as a regional hub, with ANAC…
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10 April 2026
Rwanda Issues Tender for Construction of Aviation Skills Centre Infrastructure at Kigali International Airport
Rwanda has issued an international tender for academic blocks and an aircraft hangar at Kigali International…
10 April 2026
Madagascar Issues Tender for Airport Strategic Plan Under World Bank-Funded Project
Madagascar invites consultants to develop a 2026–2035 strategic plan for Airports of Madagascar (ADEMA) under the…
10 April 2026
Future Ground Handling: Automation, Accountability and the Human Factor
Automation is transforming airport ground handling, but safety, human oversight and clear regulation remain critical as…
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Malawi Suspends Public Access to VIP Airport Lounges Pending Review
Malawi has suspended commercial access to VIP lounges at Kamuzu and Bakili Muluzi International Airports…
Angola Challenges Africa to Overcome Fragmentation and Advance an Integrated Air Market
At the 75th ACI Africa Conference in Luanda, Angola calls for aviation integration, SAATM implementation,…
Bishoftu International Airport Project Advances as Ethiopian Airlines Shortlists EPC-F Contractors
Ethiopian Airlines Group shortlists contractors for EPC-F main works packages of the Bishoftu International Airport…
SGA and ACSA Sign Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen African Aviation Partnerships
SGA and ACSA sign a Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aviation partnerships, improve connectivity,…
Türkiye to Establish Embassy in Liberia Alongside Turkish Airlines Launch and Roberts International Airport Support
Türkiye to open embassy in Liberia alongside Turkish Airlines launch and support for Roberts International…
Tanzania Issues ESIA Tender for Kilimanjaro International Airport Ancillary Expansion
Tanzania has issued an ESIA consultancy tender for the development of ancillary facilities at Kilimanjaro…
Cameroon Airports Launch Pre-Qualification for Douala International Airport Passenger Terminal Renovation
Cameroon Airports Plc launches pre-qualification for the Douala International Airport terminal renovation, covering expansion, refurbishment,…
Air Botswana’s Strategic Retrenchment: A Familiar Cycle
Air Botswana cuts loss-making routes as it pursues a turnaround strategy, highlighting long-standing structural challenges…
ACSA and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Sign MoU to Advance Development at Bram Fischer International Airport
Airports Company South Africa and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality sign MoU to drive airport development, logistics…
Kenya Airways Announces Full-Year Results for Period Ending 31 December 2025
Kenya Airways reports FY2025 results with revenue of KShs 161 billion, impacted by aircraft groundings,…
Nigeria Moves to Recover N18.98 Billion in Outstanding Airline Debts
Nigeria’s House Committee has directed FAAN to recover N18.98 billion in outstanding debts from foreign…
Kogi Advances Zariagi International Airport Project with CCECC and Gamji Contract Award
Kogi State advances the Zariagi International Airport project with CCECC and Gamji awarded construction contracts,…
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Mobile Control Tower Successfully Deployed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos
NAMA deploys a Mobile Control Tower at Lagos Airport after a fire incident, ensuring continuity…
AFRAA Outlines $7 Billion Aviation Funding, SAF and Free Route Airspace Progress in Africa
AFRAA outlines the African Development Bank’s $7 billion aviation funding under the Integrated Aviation Transformation…
Cabo Verde Selects Swissport as Strategic Partner in CV Handling Privatisation Deal
Cabo Verde completes CV Handling privatisation, selecting Swissport to acquire a 51% stake, strengthening ground…
KCAA Confirms Wilson Airport Incident Involving Hard Landing, No Injuries Reported
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirms a hard landing incident at Wilson Airport involving flight 5Y-BXI…
Namibia Airports Company Confirms Data Exfiltration Incident, Operations Unaffected
Namibia Airports Company confirms a 500GB data exfiltration by INC Ransomware Group. Investigations are ongoing…
Marrakech-Menara Airport Named Best Regional Airport in Africa at 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards
Marrakech-Menara Airport in Morocco has been named Best Regional Airport in Africa at the 2026…
Liberia Airport Authority Outlines Safety, Security And Service Upgrades In 2026 Strategy
Liberia Airport Authority outlines its 2026 strategy focused on airport safety certification, security infrastructure upgrades…
Ethiopia and Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership and Sign Debt Restructuring Agreement
Ethiopia and Italy sign debt restructuring agreement under G20 Common Framework, supporting reforms, Koysha Hydropower…
Kenya Passes Landmark National Infrastructure Fund Bill
Kenya has passed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, creating a new investment vehicle expected to…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
Angola: Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala Takes Office as Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Ports
Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala takes office as Angola’s Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
Nigeria: Gateway International Airport Cargo Operations Set to Begin Within 45 Days
Cargo operations at Gateway International Airport in Ogun State are expected to begin within 30–45…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform to Turn Growth into Sustainable Profit
The African Development Bank unveils the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to mobilise capital and strengthen…