9 September 2026
Zanzibar Airport Terminal 2 Reaches 90% Completion
Zanzibar Airports Authority says construction of Terminal 2 at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has reached…
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9 September 2026
Côte d’Ivoire Studies Dubai Aviation Practices for Abidjan Hub Strategy
Côte d’Ivoire’s aviation authorities have studied Dubai’s aviation model as part of efforts to strengthen Abidjan…
2 September 2026
Namibia Rejects Claims Linking Jet A-1 Shortage to Government Fuel Arrangement
Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy says the current Jet A-1 supply disruption stems from…
2 September 2026
Congo Advances Air Transport Plans as US Talks Resume and Air France Prepares Network Changes
The Republic of the Congo is reviving air transport talks with the United States, assessing airport…
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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,…
African Aviation Hubs Need Stronger Route Stories, Not Just Bigger Airports
At the AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, Tim Harris of Helm Growth Partners examined how…
Africa Leads Regional Air Cargo Growth in May 2026 IATA Data
African carriers recorded the strongest percentage increase among major air cargo regions in May 2026,…
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…
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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…
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…
Tanzania Strengthens Aviation Weather Services as Aircraft Movements Increase
Tanzania is expanding aviation meteorological services through the Tanzania Meteorological Authority, with improved forecast accuracy,…
New ACSA Board Announced to Steer Next Phase of Strategic Growth
Airports Company South Africa has announced new appointments to its Board of Directors as the…
NAC Acquires N$16 Million Firefighting Truck for Walvis Bay Airport
Namibia Airports Company has acquired a N$16 million aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle from Rosenbauer…
IATA Launches Baggage Community System (BCS) to Modernise Global Baggage Messaging
IATA has developed the Baggage Community System, a secure digital platform designed to support the…
NAHCO Approves Dividend and Bonus Share Issue at 45th AGM
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc shareholders have approved a ₦6.25 kobo dividend per share, a…
Sishen Airfield Tests Emergency Readiness Through Multi-Agency Drill
Sishen Airfield near Kathu in the Northern Cape has conducted a multi-agency emergency drill to…
IATA Sees Egypt Outpacing Global Aviation Growth Through 2050
IATA has highlighted Egypt’s long-term aviation growth potential, with passenger demand forecast to grow above…
Angola and Algeria Update Air Services Agreement to Strengthen African Connectivity
Angola and Algeria have updated their bilateral air services framework, replacing a 1976 agreement and…
African Aviation Leaders Tackle Profitability, Connectivity and Growth at AFRAA Convention
African aviation leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the 14th AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention, where profitability,…
Zambia Airports Corporation Rolls Out Multi-Billion-Kwacha Infrastructure Expansion Programme
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is implementing a broad infrastructure expansion programme aimed at increasing passenger…
ASECNA and Rwanda Sign Agreements to Advance Kigali Airport Readiness and African Satellite Navigation
ASECNA and the Republic of Rwanda have signed two major agreements in Kigali covering the…
Guinea Receives Airport Support Vehicles for Kankan and Labé Aerodromes
Guinea’s Ministry of Transport has received a first consignment of airport support vehicles and mobile…
ACSA Confirms Leadership Transition as Mpumi Mpofu’s CEO Tenure Ends
Airports Company South Africa has announced a planned leadership transition, with CEO Ms Mpumi Mpofu…