17 September 2026
Kenya Advances Development of Itembe Airstrip in Bomet
President William Ruto has inspected development works at Itembe Airstrip in Bomet East Constituency, where a…
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11 September 2026
World Bank-Backed Programme Targets Airport and Airspace Upgrades in Somalia
Somalia is set to receive airport, air navigation and institutional upgrades under the US$160 million first…
10 September 2026
Ghana Funds Accra Airport Infrastructure Through GCAA and GACL Balance Sheets
Ghana’s GCAA and GACL are financing major Accra International Airport infrastructure from their own balance sheets,…
9 September 2026
US Assistant Secretary Tours Bishoftu International Airport Construction Site in Ethiopia
US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia toured the Bishoftu International Airport construction…
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Ghana’s New Bolgatanga Airport to Be Completed in 24 Months
President John Dramani Mahama has inspected the site of a new regional airport near Bolgatanga,…
Construction of Msalato International Airport Reaches Final Stages
Tanzania’s Ministry of Works has inspected progress at Msalato International Airport in Dodoma, where construction…
South Africa’s ETA System a ‘Quantum Leap Forward’ for Immigration
South Africa has launched its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, combining biometric verification with…
Akwa Ibom Activates High-Speed Internet Backbone at Victor Attah International Airport
Akwa Ibom State has activated high-speed internet connectivity, powered by MainOne, at Victor Attah International…
Çelebi Begins Turkish Airlines Ground Handling Operations in Nairobi
Çelebi Aviation has begun providing passenger, ramp, baggage and turnaround services for seven weekly Turkish…
Strong El Niño Could Heighten Operational Risks for African Aviation
A strong El Niño developing during 2026 could expose African aviation to operational risks ranging…
CFS Aero Establishes OR Tambo International Airport as Its Primary Base of Operations
CFS Aero has announced the relocation of its primary base, corporate offices and managed aircraft…
Wave 1 Projects Under Simandou 2040’s Infrastructure, Transport and Technology Pillar
Guinea’s Ministry of Transport has presented the main structural projects being implemented under Wave 1…
APD PRO Deliverables Reviewed for Douala International Airport Terminal Renovation
The Monitoring and Technical Acceptance Commission has reviewed the final Detailed Design deliverables for Lot…
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…
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…
Namibia Airports Company Launches Aviation Security Training Course
Namibia Airports Company has launched its first Basic Aviation Security Training Course for 50 NAC…
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Africa’s Air Cargo Boom Faces Infrastructure Gaps
Africa’s air cargo sector is growing rapidly, but fragmented regulation, inadequate cargo infrastructure, high operating…
AfDB Approves €155.99 Million for Arua Airport Upgrade in Uganda
The African Development Bank Group has approved €155.99 million to support the upgrade of Uganda’s…
South Sudan Advances Airport, Licensing and Air Navigation Priorities
South Sudan’s aviation sector recorded a busy June, with developments across Wau Airport, Juba International…
Juba International Airport Terminal 3 Scheduled to Open on 9 July 2026
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Terminal 3 at Juba International Airport…
President Museveni Launches Construction Works for Kidepo International Airport
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District,…
Zambia Classifies Air Traffic Control and Aviation Security as Essential Services
Zambia has formally classified air traffic control services and civil aviation security as essential services,…
African Aviation’s Next Test is Not Demand, but Integration
Captain George Kamal has warned that African aviation’s greatest test is no longer demand, but…
Brussels Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Brussels and Kilimanjaro International Airport
Brussels Airlines has launched direct flights between Brussels, Belgium, and Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania,…
KCAA Retenders Advanced Surface Movement Control System for JKIA
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has retendered for an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control…
TAAG Targets Operational Turnaround in 2026 With Fleet, Training and Partnership Drive
TAAG Angola Airlines is targeting 2026 as a key year in its operational turnaround, with…
Menzies Aviation Supports TaxiBot Electric Aircraft Towing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for easyJet
Menzies Aviation is supporting the roll-out of TaxiBot electric aircraft towing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport,…
Tanzania Updates Aviation Governance and Regulations
Tanzania is updating aviation-related governance through changes to the Civil Aviation Act, new airport regulations,…
Why Airports Cannot Be an Afterthought in Africa’s Intermodal Transport Planning
Airports are often left out of Africa’s intermodal transport debate, yet they are critical where…
HENSOLDT and Robin Partner to Protect Barn Swallows and Enhance Safety at King Shaka International Airport
HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar have partnered to deploy MAX avian radar at King…
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…