9 March 2026
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 regulatory…
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1 March 2026
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 performances…
1 March 2026
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, capacity…
27 February 2026
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 reforms.
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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…
The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines and African Development Bank Takes Off
Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB partner on a $10B Bishoftu International Airport, set to transform African…
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
Zambia Airports Corporation appoints Urvesh Desai as Managing Director to drive growth, modernisation, and Zambia’s…
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…
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…
Guinea Signs Strategic Aviation Agreement with Gewan Africa
Guinea signs MoU with Gewan Africa to relaunch Air Guinée and modernise its aviation sector,…
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Airport Infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The African Development Bank is driving critical upgrades to airport infrastructure in the Democratic Republic…
Nigeria’s MMIA Terminal Set for Full Reconstruction in Drive to Modernise Aviation Sector
Nigeria plans a full reconstruction of the old terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),…
Ground Handling Priorities: Safety, Baggage, Global Standards and Sustainability
Explore the key highlights from IATA’s Ground Handling Conference 2025 in Nairobi. Learn about aviation…
Global ATC Overhaul: A New Era in Aviation Infrastructure and Safety
Global air traffic control is being overhauled as the US commits $12.5B and South Africa…
Gambia Invites Bids for New Airport Terminal Under PPP Model
The Government of The Gambia has invited bids for the construction of a new airport…
Menzies Aviation strengthens position as world’s largest aviation services provider with $305m deal to acquire G2
Menzies Aviation, an Agility Global company, and the leading service partner to the world’s airports…
Huawei Launches Five Solutions to Accelerate Aviation Intelligence
Huawei has unveiled five cutting-edge aviation solutions at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, including the Smart…
SITA Acquires CCM to Bring to Life the Airports of the Future by Integrating Travel Tech With High-End Design
SITA has acquired CCM to integrate advanced travel technology with high-end airport design. The partnership…
CorroLogic®: The Smart Solution for Corrosion Protection at Airport Tank Farms
CorroLogic® offers an advanced corrosion protection solution for aboveground storage tanks at airports. Its vapour-phase…
Kenya: Senator Abass Wants Answers on the Commercialisation and Accessibility of Wajir Airport
Senator Mohammed Abass has called for answers on the continued military control of Wajir Airport,…
Zambia Airports Company Issues Statement on Cleaning Services Tender Allegations
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) categorically refutes the persistent allegations made by the President of…
Namene Kalili Joins Namibia Airports Company to Steer Commercial and Strategic Direction
Namibia Airports Company has appointed economist Namene Kalili as Executive for Commercial Services and Strategy.…
New Terminal Planned for Ukunda (Diani) Airstrip
Kenya Airports Authority has issued a tender for the construction of a new passenger terminal…
Airport and Runway Expansion in Africa: Africa’s Aviation Revolution?
Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand.…
A Pilot’s Insight into Navigating the World’s Most Daunting Airports
Discover how pilots navigate the world’s most challenging airports through expert training, simulator sessions, and…