22 May 2026
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 test…
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22 May 2026
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 the…
22 May 2026
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 establishing…
22 May 2026
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, connectivity,…
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Namibia Airports Company Confirms Data Exfiltration Incident, Operations Unaffected
Namibia Airports Company confirms a 500GB data exfiltration by INC Ransomware Group. Investigations are ongoing…
Marrakech-Menara Airport Named Best Regional Airport in Africa at 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards
Marrakech-Menara Airport in Morocco has been named Best Regional Airport in Africa at the 2026…
Liberia Airport Authority Outlines Safety, Security And Service Upgrades In 2026 Strategy
Liberia Airport Authority outlines its 2026 strategy focused on airport safety certification, security infrastructure upgrades…
Ethiopia and Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership and Sign Debt Restructuring Agreement
Ethiopia and Italy sign debt restructuring agreement under G20 Common Framework, supporting reforms, Koysha Hydropower…
Kenya Passes Landmark National Infrastructure Fund Bill
Kenya has passed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, creating a new investment vehicle expected to…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
Angola: Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala Takes Office as Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Ports
Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala takes office as Angola’s Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
Nigeria: Gateway International Airport Cargo Operations Set to Begin Within 45 Days
Cargo operations at Gateway International Airport in Ogun State are expected to begin within 30–45…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform to Turn Growth into Sustainable Profit
The African Development Bank unveils the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to mobilise capital and strengthen…
Kenya Plans Expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Address Capacity Constraints
Kenya issues tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including a new terminal, taxiways and…
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Early Warning Alerts to Protect Flight Operations Before Delays Spread
SITA launches Advance Flight Delay Notification API to give airlines and airports early warning of…
Cape Winelands Airport, A Closer Look at the Commercial and Operational Model
African Pilot examines the commercial logic, diversion economics and infrastructure strategy shaping the long-term viability…
Msalato International Airport Targeted for Operational Readiness by May 2026
Tanzania targets operational readiness of Msalato International Airport by May 2026 as terminal, runway and…
Airports of Mauritius Issues International Tender for Rodrigues Airport Runway and Airside Infrastructure
Airports of Mauritius has issued an international tender for a new runway, airside systems and…
AfDB Seeks Lenders’ Technical Advisor for Bishoftu International Airport
The African Development Bank has issued an EoI for a Lenders’ Technical Advisor to support…
VINCI Airports Celebrates Completion of Modernisation Work at Cape Verde Airports and Launches New Phase of Investment
VINCI Airports has completed €80 million in airport modernisation in Cape Verde and launched a…
Cape Town International Airport Soars Past 11 Million Passengers in 2025 as Cape Town Air Access Powers Growth
Cape Town International Airport handled a record 11.1 million passengers in 2025, driven by route…
Kanka-Malik Natchaba Appointed Managing Director of SALT
Kanka-Malik Natchaba has been appointed Managing Director of Lomé-Tokoin Airport Company (SALT), following a Board…
Ethiopian Airlines Marks the Groundbreaking of Bishoftu International Airport Construction
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced construction of Bishoftu International Airport following a landmark groundbreaking ceremony attended…
2026 Set to Mark a Defining Year for Air Transport Growth
Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand, fleet…
South Africa Publishes Revised Airport Charges Effective April 2026
South Africa confirms revised ACSA airport charges effective 1 April 2026, covering landing, parking and…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
Financing Agreement Signed for the Douala International Airport Passenger Terminal Renovation Project
ADC SA and AFD sign a 38.3 bn FCFA loan to renovate Douala Airport’s passenger…
AASA and the Shift from Policy Dialogue to Delivery in African Aviation
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi outlines how African airline advocacy is shifting towards implementation through SAATM,…