Statistics Botswana Releases Transport and Infrastructure Statistics for Q2 2025
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.
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Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation, logistics and tourism precinct in the Western Cape.
New Aerobridges Commissioned at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Enhance Passenger Experience
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Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector
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IATA Highlights Aviation’s Strategic Role in Rwanda’s Economic Growth
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Tunisia Studies Launch of New Airlines to Boost Tourism and Connectivity
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Zambia Minister Of Transport And Logistics Dissolves ZACL Board Of Directors
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Invitation to Tender – Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project
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Beyond Runways and Terminals
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) highlights its customer-centric strategy, digital transformation, and service excellence, driving global recognition across its airports.
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates its New Airport Project in Yabello alongside a New Passenger Service to the Airport
Ethiopian Airlines has opened the new Yabello Airport in Oromia, Ethiopia, with a passenger service to boost trade, tourism, and regional connectivity.
UNEP and ICAO Launch $82.5 Million Project to Eliminate Harmful Firefighting Foams in African Airports
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The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines and African Development Bank Takes Off
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Lanseria International Airport Becomes First in Africa to Deploy Avionix FlightLine, Pioneering the Future of Surface and Airspace Awareness
Lanseria International Airport leads Africa with Avionix FlightLine, enhancing airspace safety and real-time aircraft monitoring.
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited Appoints Urvesh Jasvantal Desai as Managing Director
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MOI International Airport, Mombasa Completes Full Scale Safety and Security Emergency Drills
Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has completed full-scale emergency drills simulating aircraft and sabotage incidents to test preparedness and coordination.
Paving the Way for a Carbon-Neutral Future in South Africa
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Guinea Signs Strategic Aviation Agreement with Gewan Africa
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Ghana Commissions New Aviation Navigation Centre and Border Security Systems
Ghana inaugurates new Air Navigation Services Complex and launches API/PNR systems, advancing aviation safety and border security standards.
Ethiopian Airlines Group Unveils a Global Standard Airport in Wollo Kombolcha
Ethiopian Airlines opens a new airport in Wollo Kombolcha, boosting domestic connectivity, industrial access, and regional economic development.
ACSA Issues Tender for Maintenance of Aircraft Docking Systems at OR Tambo
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Morocco Signs 38 Billion Dirham Airport Investment Agreement with ONDA to Boost Capacity and Infrastructure Ahead of 2030
Morocco signs 38 billion dirham MoU with ONDA to expand airport capacity, develop Casablanca hub, and modernise infrastructure by 2030.
IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
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, Arab Republic of Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Aerospace Development
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand routes, and promote regional integration across Africa.
Simandou 2040: Expansion of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport Progresses Under Presidential Oversight
Guinea progresses on Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport expansion in Conakry as part of the Simandou 2040 Program, with 95% of Phase 1 completed.
