25 March 2026
Namibia Airports Company Confirms Data Exfiltration Incident, Operations Unaffected
Namibia Airports Company confirms a 500GB data exfiltration by INC Ransomware Group. Investigations are ongoing while…
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25 March 2026
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 Skytrax…
20 March 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 and…
20 March 2026
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 Project…
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Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
Guinea Advances Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport Modernisation
Guinea signs an MoU with Albayrak to mobilise funding for Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou…
Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre
Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national Passenger Information Centre to strengthen…
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA Partner to Pioneer AI-Driven Total Airport Management
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA sign an MoU to co-develop an AI-driven Intelligent Total Airport…
Remote Towers Raise Fresh Safety Concerns
Remote Tower technology is reshaping air traffic control, but IFALPA and ECA warn of major…
Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda
Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation…
ACSA Introduces New Baggage Tracking Feature to Enhance Passenger Experience
ACSA adds real-time baggage tracking to its mobile app, allowing passengers to monitor checked-in bags…
Zambia Invites Investors to Develop Airport City at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited has launched a call for investment proposals to develop a new…
ATNS Updates to the Industry: Need for More Clarity
AASA urges ATNS to provide transparent timelines and solutions as ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure suspensions…
Biometrics Could Save African Airports Millions, Says IATA
A new IATA study shows African airports could save up to $80 million by integrating…
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium…
TAAG Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
TAAG Chairman Clóvis Martins Rosa outlines how African airlines can strengthen their position under SAATM,…
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Growthpoint Backs Cape Winelands Airport with Landmark Partnership
Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation,…
New Aerobridges Commissioned at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Enhance Passenger Experience
ZACL commissions new aerobridges at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, enhancing passenger comfort, safety, and…
Passengers Are Already Digital. Why Isn’t Travel?
Passengers are already digital. SITA’s 2025 report reveals travellers want smarter, seamless, and sustainable journeys…
Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector
Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive…
ATNS Update Regarding Chief Dawid Stuurman, Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports
On Friday, 10 October 2025, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd provided…
Ethiopian Airlines Hosts Two-Day Bishoftu Airport Project Showcase for Stakeholders
Ethiopian Airlines partners with SITA to drive innovation, enhance passenger experiences, and shape the future…
IATA Highlights Aviation’s Strategic Role in Rwanda’s Economic Growth
IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports…
Tunisia Studies Launch of New Airlines to Boost Tourism and Connectivity
Tunisia explores new airlines and maritime tourism to boost airports, attract global markets, and strengthen…
Zambia Minister Of Transport And Logistics Dissolves ZACL Board Of Directors
Zambia’s Transport Minister dissolves ZACL Board to align with government’s strategic vision for aviation, with…
Invitation to Tender – Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project
Ethiopian Airlines Group invites bids for the Design-Build Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project under Bid No.…
Second uAvionix FlightStation Installed at Lanseria International Airport in Partnership with National Airways Corporation (NAC)
Second uAvionix FlightStation installed at Lanseria Airport with NAC, boosting ADS-B surveillance for safer, smarter…
Africa’s Runways: Can Tech Stop the Silent Threat of Overruns?
Runway overruns remain a major safety risk in African aviation. IFALPA calls for Runway Overrun…
Beyond Runways and Terminals
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) highlights its customer-centric strategy, digital transformation, and service excellence, driving…
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…
UNEP and ICAO Launch $82.5 Million Project to Eliminate Harmful Firefighting Foams in African Airports
UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5m project to phase out toxic PFAS firefighting foams in African…