29 April 2026
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 real-time…
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29 April 2026
Namibia to Expand Main International Airport
Namibia plans to invest nearly N$5 billion in a third terminal at Hosea Kutako International Airport…
29 April 2026
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 led…
27 April 2026
Jet Fuel Supplies for Southern Africa
Airlines across Southern Africa are facing growing uncertainty over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026, with…
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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,…
The EU’s Role in Advancing African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global…
Luanda Financing Summit: The World Bank’s Perspective on Closing Africa’s Aviation Infrastructure Gaps
The World Bank outlines its approach to addressing Africa’s aviation infrastructure gaps at the Luanda…
Aviapartner Strengthens Angola’s Aviation Ecosystem with Certified Operations at Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport
Aviapartner reinforces Angola’s aviation sector with certified operations at NBJ Airport, a 100% Angolan workforce,…
Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport
At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and…
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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,…
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…
Ethiopian Airlines Group Unveils a Global Standard Airport in Wollo Kombolcha
Ethiopian Airlines opens a new airport in Wollo Kombolcha, boosting domestic connectivity, industrial access, and…
ACSA Issues Tender for Maintenance of Aircraft Docking Systems at OR Tambo
ACSA invites bids for a two-year maintenance contract for Visual Docking Guidance Systems at OR…
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,…
IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines…
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…
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…
Concept Formulation to Develop Rwanda’s Capital into East African Air Connectivity Hub Receives MCDF Grant Support
The MCDF has approved a USD105,000 grant to support concept development for Kigali’s New International…
EMAS: The Runway Safety Net Pilots Still Aren’t Using
Why are pilots avoiding EMAS during runway overruns? Explore how Africa can lead the way…
Runway to Resilience: How Long-Term Commitment, Local Leadership, and Engineering Innovation Kept Tuvalu Connected to the World
Tuvalu’s Funafuti Airport overcomes rare subsurface failures with porous asphalt, securing vital air access through…