29 May 2026
African Air Cargo Demand Climbs as Capacity Contracts Sharply
African carriers recorded above-market air cargo demand growth in April 2026, with total CTK up 7.7%…
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29 May 2026
Kenya Airports Authority Reaffirms Commitment to Maasai Mara Airport Upgrade
Kenya Airports Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to the upgrade and development of Maasai Mara Airport…
29 May 2026
Angola’s New M’banza Kongo International Airport Scheduled for Completion in 2027
Angola’s future M’banza Kongo International Airport is scheduled for completion in 2027, with the project expected…
28 May 2026
Tanzania Strengthens Aviation Weather Services as Aircraft Movements Increase
Tanzania is expanding aviation meteorological services through the Tanzania Meteorological Authority, with improved forecast accuracy, AVIMET…
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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…
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…
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