10 April 2026
Malawi Suspends Public Access to VIP Airport Lounges Pending Review
Malawi has suspended commercial access to VIP lounges at Kamuzu and Bakili Muluzi International Airports from…
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7 April 2026
Angola Challenges Africa to Overcome Fragmentation and Advance an Integrated Air Market
At the 75th ACI Africa Conference in Luanda, Angola calls for aviation integration, SAATM implementation, and…
7 April 2026
Bishoftu International Airport Project Advances as Ethiopian Airlines Shortlists EPC-F Contractors
Ethiopian Airlines Group shortlists contractors for EPC-F main works packages of the Bishoftu International Airport project,…
7 April 2026
SGA and ACSA Sign Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen African Aviation Partnerships
SGA and ACSA sign a Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aviation partnerships, improve connectivity, and…
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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,…
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,…
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Egypt Partners with IFC to Introduce Public-Private Partnerships at 11 Airports
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will advise Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation on public-private partnerships…
Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank Sign Letter of Intent for Financing of World-class Abusera International Airport
The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for…
Reveal of the New Terminal at Mohammed V Airport
ONDA unveils plans for a new terminal at Mohammed V Airport as part of Morocco’s…
IATA Welcomes Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’, a transformative initiative to…
Uganda Celebrates as Its Revamped International Airport Records Record-Breaking Passenger Traffic and Steady Cargo Growth
Entebbe International Airport achieved record-breaking passenger traffic in 2024, reaching 2.24 million passengers. With expanded…
Zambian Government Awards Contracts for the Construction of Nakonde Airport and Rehabilitation of Mfuwe Airport
The Zambian Government has awarded contracts for the construction of Nakonde Airport and the rehabilitation…
ACSA Seeks Leave to Appeal on Baggage Screening Procurement Ruling
The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) seeks leave to appeal a court ruling preventing…
Roberts International Airport Benefits from Liberia Energy Efficiency and Access Project
Liberia’s electricity access has surged from 2% to 35%, far exceeding expectations through the Liberia…
Private Planes Resume Flights to Karonga Ahead of Commercial Operations
Private flights have resumed at Karonga International Airport following an inspection by the Deputy Minister…
Botswana Allocates P351 Million for Aviation Projects in 2025 Budget
Botswana has allocated P351 million to aviation infrastructure in its 2025/2026 budget, funding airport maintenance,…
ACSA Had a Bumper Peak Travel Period With a Strong 2026 Outlook
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported a successful 2024 peak travel period, with a 91%…
Cabinet Implements Airport Charter to Enhance Operational Efficiency Through Improved Agency Coordination
Kenya is implementing an Airport Charter to enhance operational efficiency at its airports. Key measures…
Tanzania’s PAC Commends Progress on Msalato International Airport, Calls for Timely Completion
Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) has praised the construction progress of Msalato…
The Namibia Airports Company Makes Positive Returns
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) reported a N$40 million profit in the 2023/2024 financial year,…
Mozambique Makes Progress in Improving Safety Standards
Mozambique’s Civil Aviation Authority reports significant progress in improving aviation safety standards, aligning air services…