22 April 2026
Kenya Airports Authority Appoints New Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO to lead JKIA expansion and aviation growth. A…
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19 April 2026
GISS 2026 Concludes with Global Commitments to Strengthen Aviation Implementation and Capacity
GISS 2026 concludes in Marrakech with global commitments, partnerships, and agreements to strengthen aviation implementation, safety,…
19 April 2026
Slot Relief During the Iran Crisis – Why Flexibility Matters Now
IATA calls for temporary slot relief under JNUS as the Iran crisis disrupts global aviation, urging…
19 April 2026
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 coordinated,…
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Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation,…
Zimbabwe’s Approach to Collaborative Growth and Modernisation in African Aviation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Zimbabwe highlighted collaboration, investment and policy reform as key drivers…
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in…
Terminal 3 Planned for Namibia’s Major Airport
Namibia Airports Company to build Terminal 3 at Hosea Kutako International Airport as part of…
South Africa’s Air Navigation Crisis Grounds Flights and Threatens Economic Stability
Flight cancellations and delays across South Africa as ATNS fails to maintain navigation procedures, disrupting…
Botswana’s NDP 12 Prioritises Aviation Reform and Infrastructure Development
Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the…
Liberia Airport Authority Opens Bidding for Domestic Airport PPP Investment
Liberia Airport Authority invites bids for a ten-year Public-Private Partnership to finance, modernise, and manage…
Entebbe Airport Celebrates Record Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic as Uganda Hails Aviation Boom
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion,…
Faso Airports Company Installs Its First Director General
Burkina Faso’s Faso Airports Company appoints Malegdibkièta Saturnin Théophile Bikyenga as its first Director General…
Airport Project Funding Approved by the Directors of the West African Development Bank
BOAD approves 5.9 billion FCFA for the construction of Ouagadougou-Donsin International Airport to boost Burkina…
Statistics Botswana Releases Transport and Infrastructure Statistics for Q2 2025
Statistics Botswana’s Q2 2025 report shows a 73.9% rise in aircraft movements and a 44.7%…
Growthpoint Backs Cape Winelands Airport with Landmark Partnership
Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation,…
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Egis Signs Long-Term Contract with Steven VERHASSELT to Enhance Its Cargo Commercial Strategy
Steven Verhasselt joins Egis under a long-term consultancy agreement to support cargo strategy across airports…
African Airlines’ Performance Updates by AFRAA – June 2025
AFRAA’s June 2025 update highlights African airline traffic growth, market share trends, infrastructure investments, regulatory…
Earthworks Begin on Casablanca’s New Terminal Project
Earthworks begin on Casablanca’s new terminal at Mohammed V Airport, advancing Morocco’s Airports 2030 vision…
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with…
Namibia’s Tourist Town to Upgrade Aerodrome
Swakopmund, Namibia’s top tourist town, plans a R443m aerodrome upgrade to boost tourism, meet regulations,…
Afreximbank Signs Indicative Term Sheet to Finance New Libreville International Airport
Afreximbank signs EUR 290 million term sheet with Gabon and partners to develop the New…
South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape…
ASECNA Issues Tender for Civil Engineering Works at Garoua International Airport
ASECNA issues a tender for civil engineering works to upgrade VOR/DME at Garoua International Airport,…
TAAG to Transfer All International Operations to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport from September 2025
TAAG Angola Airlines to relocate all international operations to Dr António Agostinho Neto Airport from…
Egypt Advances Airport Development Through Strategic International Partnerships
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr Sameh El-Hefny, held high-level meetings with major international airport…
Strengthening Safety with Peer-Led Communication
IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme…
Middle East & Africa Reports Strong Mishandled Bag Numbers as Global Air Travel Hits Records
SITA’s Baggage IT Insights 2025 report shows the Middle East & Africa achieved one of…
Minister Creecy Orders Mediation between ACSA and Airports Coordination Services over Baggage Screening Dispute
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has issued a ministerial order directing the ACSA Board to enter…
New Satellite Connectivity Service Keeps Airports Online
Stay connected anytime, anywhere. SITA Managed Satellites delivers high-speed, resilient LEO satellite connectivity for airports…
Airport Infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The African Development Bank is driving critical upgrades to airport infrastructure in the Democratic Republic…