8 October 2026
Straten CSL Opens Cape Town Base to Support Renewable Energy and Aviation Across Southern Africa
Straten CSL has opened a Cape Town base to support aviation, airport and renewable-energy projects, including…
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8 October 2026
African Development Bank President Secures €270 Million Financing Agreement to Expand Morocco’s Airport Infrastructure
The African Development Bank Group and Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) have signed a €270 million…
8 October 2026
Bishoftu International Airport Receives US$2.1 Million MCDF Climate Grant
The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance has approved a US$2.1 million grant for green and…
8 October 2026
Cape Verde Passenger Traffic Rises 5.8% Year-on-Year in August
Cape Verde’s airports handled 344,501 passenger movements in August 2026, 5.8% more than in August 2025,…
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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,…
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Akanu Ibiam International Airport Receives NCAA Aerodrome Certification
Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu has received NCAA Aerodrome Certification, confirming compliance with national…
ZACL Conducts Emergency Response Exercise at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) Terminal One
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited conducted a Code 6 emergency response exercise at Kenneth Kaunda International…
President Mahama Breaks Ground on Accra Airport Terminal 2 and 3 Interconnecting Concourse
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for a new interconnecting concourse between Terminals…
Sumbawanga Airport to Drive Development
Sumbawanga Airport officially commenced operations on 24 April 2026, with Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Transport…
Madagascar Regional Airports Set for Safety and Climate Resilience Upgrades
Madagascar’s regional airports in Toamasina, Fort Dauphin and Tulear are set to receive safety, security…
ADB SAFEGATE Launches Adaptive Airfield Lighting to Enhance Surface Safety and Efficiency
ADB SAFEGATE has introduced AXON EQ ADAL, an adaptive airfield lighting solution designed to provide…
Namibia to Expand Main International Airport
Namibia plans to invest nearly N$5 billion in a third terminal at Hosea Kutako International…
Botswana Advances Plans for Mophane Cargo International Airport at Selebi-Phikwe
Botswana is advancing plans for the proposed Mophane Cargo International Airport at Selebi-Phikwe, a privately…
Jet Fuel Supplies for Southern Africa
Airlines across Southern Africa are facing growing uncertainty over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026,…
Kenya Airports Authority Appoints New Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO to lead JKIA expansion and aviation growth.…
GISS 2026 Concludes with Global Commitments to Strengthen Aviation Implementation and Capacity
GISS 2026 concludes in Marrakech with global commitments, partnerships, and agreements to strengthen aviation implementation,…
Slot Relief During the Iran Crisis – Why Flexibility Matters Now
IATA calls for temporary slot relief under JNUS as the Iran crisis disrupts global aviation,…
South Africa Publishes Draft National Airports Development Plan for Public Comment
South Africa releases its draft National Airports Development Plan (NADP) for public comment, outlining a…
Angola Reassesses Aviation Tax Burden to Boost Competitiveness and Hub Ambitions
Angola reviews aviation taxes to boost competitiveness and position AIAAN as a regional hub, with…
Rwanda Issues Tender for Construction of Aviation Skills Centre Infrastructure at Kigali International Airport
Rwanda has issued an international tender for academic blocks and an aircraft hangar at Kigali…