
African Pilot Magazine:
Airports

Passengers Are Already Digital. Why Isn’t Travel?
Passengers are already digital. SITA’s 2025 report reveals travellers want smarter, seamless, and sustainable journeys powered by technology.

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
ABB Electrification is modernising South Africa’s infrastructure—from airports to water systems—through smart, connected solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability.

Guinea Signs Strategic Aviation Agreement with Gewan Africa
Guinea signs MoU with Gewan Africa to relaunch Air Guinée and modernise its aviation sector, including airport upgrades and regional airfield reconstruction.

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.

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.

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.

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
ABB Electrification is modernising South Africa’s infrastructure—from airports to water systems—through smart, connected solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability.
