26 July 2026
Dar Signs Landmark Contract to Support the Transformation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Dar has signed a consultancy contract to provide design review and Project Management Consultancy services for…
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24 July 2026
CCAA Pays FCFA 491 Million to Communities Affected by Bertoua Airport Expansion
Cameroon’s Civil Aviation Authority has paid FCFA 491,338,884 to 340 people affected by the Bertoua Airport…
15 July 2026
Namibia Airports Company Launches Aviation Security Training Course
Namibia Airports Company has launched its first Basic Aviation Security Training Course for 50 NAC and…
5 July 2026
Zambia’s Air Access Push Moves Beyond Geography
Zambia’s aviation opportunity extends well beyond geography. With stronger route development, SAATM-aligned policy, cargo infrastructure, tourism…
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2026 Set to Mark a Defining Year for Air Transport Growth
Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand, fleet…
South Africa Publishes Revised Airport Charges Effective April 2026
South Africa confirms revised ACSA airport charges effective 1 April 2026, covering landing, parking and…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
Financing Agreement Signed for the Douala International Airport Passenger Terminal Renovation Project
ADC SA and AFD sign a 38.3 bn FCFA loan to renovate Douala Airport’s passenger…
AASA and the Shift from Policy Dialogue to Delivery in African Aviation
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi outlines how African airline advocacy is shifting towards implementation through SAATM,…
Angola Awards Airport Concession for Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport
Angola’s Ministry of Transport awards a 25-year concession for Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport…
ECOWAS Adopts Measures to Reduce Air Transport Taxes and Charges and Lower the Cost of Air Travel in West Africa
ECOWAS agrees to remove air transport taxes and cut passenger charges by 25 percent from…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
Guinea Advances Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport Modernisation
Guinea signs an MoU with Albayrak to mobilise funding for Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou…
Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre
Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national Passenger Information Centre to strengthen…
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA Partner to Pioneer AI-Driven Total Airport Management
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA sign an MoU to co-develop an AI-driven Intelligent Total Airport…
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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…