23 October 2026
Namibia’s Walvis Bay Airport Handles Biggest Aircraft in 15 Years
Walvis Bay International Airport on Namibia’s Atlantic coast handled its largest aircraft in 15 years on…
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23 October 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo Weighs Two Runway Options for Kinshasa-Ndolo Airport Modernisation
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Jean-Pierre Bemba, chaired…
15 October 2026
Aéroports du Cameroun Prequalifies Six Candidates for Douala International Airport Terminal Renovation Works
A prequalification exercise for the building works in the renovation of an international airport passenger terminal…
15 October 2026
Bangui-M’Poko International Airport Modernisation More Than 90% Complete, African Development Bank Says
Modernisation of the terminal and associated infrastructure at Bangui-M’Poko International Airport is more than 90% complete,…
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MHI to Build World’s Largest Automated People Mover at Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport
MHI has received an order to build a 50-kilometre automated people mover, the world’s largest,…
Rodrigues Airport Runway Programme Moves Forward Under Revised Procurement Plan
A World Bank procurement plan confirms a roughly USD 166 million runway construction project is…
Ravinala Airports Seeks BOT Partners for New Cargo Terminals at Antananarivo and Nosy Be
Ravinala Airports has launched a call for expressions of interest to identify Build-Operate-Transfer partners for…
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…
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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…
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,…