16 June 2026
President Museveni Launches Construction Works for Kidepo International Airport
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District, a…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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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…
South Africa Publishes Draft National Airports Development Plan for Public Comment
South Africa releases its draft National Airports Development Plan (NADP) for public comment, outlining a…
Rwanda Issues Tender for Construction of Aviation Skills Centre Infrastructure at Kigali International Airport
Rwanda has issued an international tender for academic blocks and an aircraft hangar at Kigali…
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…
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…
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,…
Nigeria Moves to Recover N18.98 Billion in Outstanding Airline Debts
Nigeria’s House Committee has directed FAAN to recover N18.98 billion in outstanding debts from foreign…
Kogi Advances Zariagi International Airport Project with CCECC and Gamji Contract Award
Kogi State advances the Zariagi International Airport project with CCECC and Gamji awarded construction contracts,…
Mobile Control Tower Successfully Deployed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos
NAMA deploys a Mobile Control Tower at Lagos Airport after a fire incident, ensuring continuity…
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…
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…