7 April 2026
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 Airport,…
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7 April 2026
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 International…
26 March 2026
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, and…
26 March 2026
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 faced…
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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…
Kenya Plans Expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Address Capacity Constraints
Kenya issues tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including a new terminal, taxiways and…
ECOWAS Consultative Workshop Addresses Air Transport Reform in West Africa
ECOWAS convenes a consultative workshop in Abidjan to address aviation competition, consumer protection, taxes and…
Global Passenger Satisfaction Climbs as ACI Reveals 2025 ASQ Award Winners
ACI 2025 ASQ Awards show global passenger satisfaction rising as 100 airports recognised, including strong…
Eswatini Issues RFP to Update King Mswati III International Airport Master Plan
Eswatini issues RFP to update King Mswati III International Airport Master Plan, outlining 30-year development,…
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Presents ₦184.39bn 2026 Budget
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister presents ₦184.39bn 2026 budget proposal, outlining safety upgrades, digital modernisation and sector…
Digital Integration Across African Airlines, Airports and Borders Could Significantly Improve Profitability
How digital integration across African airlines, airports and borders can improve profitability and support sustainable…
Minister Dean Macpherson Signs Strategic MoUs to Rebuild Pilanesberg Airport and Strengthen Municipal Infrastructure in the North West
Minister Dean Macpherson signs MoUs to rebuild Pilanesberg Airport and support municipal infrastructure delivery in…
AfDB Seeks Lenders’ Environmental And Social Advisor For Bishoftu International Airport Project
AfDB issues EoI for Lenders’ Environmental and Social Advisor for Ethiopia’s Bishoftu International Airport project.…
Malawi Sets Out 2026/27 Transport Programme Across Road, Rail, Aviation and Lake Infrastructure
Malawi outlines its 2026/27 transport programme covering road rehabilitation, rail corridors, aviation expansion and lake…
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St Helena Airport Secures Category 4 Approval Following Operational Downgrade
St Helena Airport secures Category 4 approval from ASSI, restoring medevac capability while commercial flights…
Early Warning Alerts to Protect Flight Operations Before Delays Spread
SITA launches Advance Flight Delay Notification API to give airlines and airports early warning of…
Cape Winelands Airport, A Closer Look at the Commercial and Operational Model
African Pilot examines the commercial logic, diversion economics and infrastructure strategy shaping the long-term viability…
Msalato International Airport Targeted for Operational Readiness by May 2026
Tanzania targets operational readiness of Msalato International Airport by May 2026 as terminal, runway and…
Airports of Mauritius Issues International Tender for Rodrigues Airport Runway and Airside Infrastructure
Airports of Mauritius has issued an international tender for a new runway, airside systems and…
AfDB Seeks Lenders’ Technical Advisor for Bishoftu International Airport
The African Development Bank has issued an EoI for a Lenders’ Technical Advisor to support…
VINCI Airports Celebrates Completion of Modernisation Work at Cape Verde Airports and Launches New Phase of Investment
VINCI Airports has completed €80 million in airport modernisation in Cape Verde and launched a…
Cape Town International Airport Soars Past 11 Million Passengers in 2025 as Cape Town Air Access Powers Growth
Cape Town International Airport handled a record 11.1 million passengers in 2025, driven by route…
Kanka-Malik Natchaba Appointed Managing Director of SALT
Kanka-Malik Natchaba has been appointed Managing Director of Lomé-Tokoin Airport Company (SALT), following a Board…
Ethiopian Airlines Marks the Groundbreaking of Bishoftu International Airport Construction
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced construction of Bishoftu International Airport following a landmark groundbreaking ceremony attended…
2026 Set to Mark a Defining Year for Air Transport Growth
Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand, fleet…
South Africa Publishes Revised Airport Charges Effective April 2026
South Africa confirms revised ACSA airport charges effective 1 April 2026, covering landing, parking and…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
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…
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…