8 June 2026
African Aviation’s Next Test is Not Demand, but Integration
Captain George Kamal has warned that African aviation’s greatest test is no longer demand, but the…
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8 June 2026
KCAA Retenders Advanced Surface Movement Control System for JKIA
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has retendered for an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System…
30 May 2026
Tanzania Updates Aviation Governance and Regulations
Tanzania is updating aviation-related governance through changes to the Civil Aviation Act, new airport regulations, environmental…
29 May 2026
Kenya Airports Authority Reaffirms Commitment to Maasai Mara Airport Upgrade
Kenya Airports Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to the upgrade and development of Maasai Mara Airport…
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Angola’s New M’banza Kongo International Airport Scheduled for Completion in 2027
Angola’s future M’banza Kongo International Airport is scheduled for completion in 2027, with the project…
Tanzania Strengthens Aviation Weather Services as Aircraft Movements Increase
Tanzania is expanding aviation meteorological services through the Tanzania Meteorological Authority, with improved forecast accuracy,…
Tanzania Sets Out 2026/27 Airport Development Programme
Tanzania’s 2026/27 airport development programme includes construction, rehabilitation, expansion and improvement works across international, regional…
New ACSA Board Announced to Steer Next Phase of Strategic Growth
Airports Company South Africa has announced new appointments to its Board of Directors as the…
NAC Acquires N$16 Million Firefighting Truck for Walvis Bay Airport
Namibia Airports Company has acquired a N$16 million aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle from Rosenbauer…
Nigeria Advances Aviation Financing Reforms Through Cape Town Convention Compliance
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a more competitive market for aircraft financing and leasing…
Angola and Algeria Update Air Services Agreement to Strengthen African Connectivity
Angola and Algeria have updated their bilateral air services framework, replacing a 1976 agreement and…
African Aviation Leaders Tackle Profitability, Connectivity and Growth at AFRAA Convention
African aviation leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the 14th AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention, where profitability,…
Zambia Airports Corporation Rolls Out Multi-Billion-Kwacha Infrastructure Expansion Programme
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is implementing a broad infrastructure expansion programme aimed at increasing passenger…
ASECNA and Rwanda Sign Agreements to Advance Kigali Airport Readiness and African Satellite Navigation
ASECNA and the Republic of Rwanda have signed two major agreements in Kigali covering the…
Guinea Receives Airport Support Vehicles for Kankan and Labé Aerodromes
Guinea’s Ministry of Transport has received a first consignment of airport support vehicles and mobile…
EAAIF and Ninety One Acted as Global Mandated Lead Arranger and Coordinating Lender for MENA Region’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
EAAIF and Ninety One have announced a USD 40 million senior secured loan to support…
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Malawi: ADL Appoints Zione Dorothy Themba as Chief Executive Officer
Airports Development Limited has appointed Ms Zione Dorothy Themba as its new Chief Executive Officer,…
Zambia Targets Wider African Air Links Under Single African Air Transport Market
Zambia Airports Corporation has outlined how stronger air connectivity, route development and regional integration are…
Nigerian Airports Take a Major Leap as ICAO Recognises Safety Advancements in Aerodrome Operations
Nigeria’s aviation safety performance has recorded a major improvement under ICAO’s 2026 Coordinated Validation Mission,…
Akanu Ibiam International Airport Receives NCAA Aerodrome Certification
Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu has received NCAA Aerodrome Certification, confirming compliance with national…
African Aviation Must Push Beyond 3% of Global Traffic, Says ESWACAA Director General
ESWACAA Director General Ms Andile Mtetwa-Amaeshi says African aviation must move beyond its low share…
Nigeria Signs Working Together Agreement with Airbus in Toulouse
Nigeria has signed a Working Together Agreement with Airbus in Toulouse, with the partnership expected…
Sumbawanga Airport to Drive Development
Sumbawanga Airport officially commenced operations on 24 April 2026, with Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Transport…
Madagascar Regional Airports Set for Safety and Climate Resilience Upgrades
Madagascar’s regional airports in Toamasina, Fort Dauphin and Tulear are set to receive safety, security…
ADB SAFEGATE Launches Adaptive Airfield Lighting to Enhance Surface Safety and Efficiency
ADB SAFEGATE has introduced AXON EQ ADAL, an adaptive airfield lighting solution designed to provide…
Çelebi Aviation Enters Kenyan Market, Accelerating Strategic Growth Across Africa
Çelebi Aviation has entered the Kenyan market as part of its strategy to expand across…
Namibia to Expand Main International Airport
Namibia plans to invest nearly N$5 billion in a third terminal at Hosea Kutako International…
Botswana Advances Plans for Mophane Cargo International Airport at Selebi-Phikwe
Botswana is advancing plans for the proposed Mophane Cargo International Airport at Selebi-Phikwe, a privately…
AfDB Seeks Financial Model Auditor for Bishoftu International Airport Project in Ethiopia
AfDB has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Bishoftu International Airport Project…
AfriSAF’s Bet on the First Mile of Africa’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
AfriSAF is building Africa’s sustainable aviation fuel economy from the ground up, focusing on feedstock,…
Namibia Plans to Modernise Air Navigation Systems
Namibia allocates over N$652 million to modernise air navigation systems, enhancing airspace control, safety, and…