2 October 2026
Kenya Inspects Runway and Aircraft Parking Works at Manda Airport in Lamu
Works at Manda Airport in Lamu cover runway repair and marking, improved passenger walkways and additional…
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29 September 2026
Ekiti State Approves ₦340.6 Million Access Road to Navigation Aid Site at Ado-Ekiti Cargo Airport
The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved ₦340,612,472.69 and awarded a contract to CCECC Nigeria Limited…
22 September 2026
Entebbe Handles 169,706 International Passengers in August
Entebbe International Airport handled 169,706 international passengers in August 2026, up 13,364 on July but 69,623…
19 September 2026
Kenya Commissions New Air Traffic Control Tower at Kisumu International Airport
President William Ruto has commissioned a new eight-storey air traffic control tower at Kisumu International Airport,…
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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…
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Madagascar Issues Tender for Airport Strategic Plan Under World Bank-Funded Project
Madagascar invites consultants to develop a 2026–2035 strategic plan for Airports of Madagascar (ADEMA) under…
Future Ground Handling: Automation, Accountability and the Human Factor
Automation is transforming airport ground handling, but safety, human oversight and clear regulation remain critical…
Malawi Suspends Public Access to VIP Airport Lounges Pending Review
Malawi has suspended commercial access to VIP lounges at Kamuzu and Bakili Muluzi International Airports…
Angola Challenges Africa to Overcome Fragmentation and Advance an Integrated Air Market
At the 75th ACI Africa Conference in Luanda, Angola calls for aviation integration, SAATM implementation,…
Bishoftu International Airport Project Advances as Ethiopian Airlines Shortlists EPC-F Contractors
Ethiopian Airlines Group shortlists contractors for EPC-F main works packages of the Bishoftu International Airport…
SGA and ACSA Sign Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen African Aviation Partnerships
SGA and ACSA sign a Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aviation partnerships, improve connectivity,…
Türkiye to Establish Embassy in Liberia Alongside Turkish Airlines Launch and Roberts International Airport Support
Türkiye to open embassy in Liberia alongside Turkish Airlines launch and support for Roberts International…
Tanzania Issues ESIA Tender for Kilimanjaro International Airport Ancillary Expansion
Tanzania has issued an ESIA consultancy tender for the development of ancillary facilities at Kilimanjaro…
Cameroon Airports Launch Pre-Qualification for Douala International Airport Passenger Terminal Renovation
Cameroon Airports Plc launches pre-qualification for the Douala International Airport terminal renovation, covering expansion, refurbishment,…
Air Botswana’s Strategic Retrenchment: A Familiar Cycle
Air Botswana cuts loss-making routes as it pursues a turnaround strategy, highlighting long-standing structural challenges…
ACSA and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Sign MoU to Advance Development at Bram Fischer International Airport
Airports Company South Africa and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality sign MoU to drive airport development, logistics…
Kenya Airways Announces Full-Year Results for Period Ending 31 December 2025
Kenya Airways reports FY2025 results with revenue of KShs 161 billion, impacted by aircraft groundings,…
Nigeria Moves to Recover N18.98 Billion in Outstanding Airline Debts
Nigeria’s House Committee has directed FAAN to recover N18.98 billion in outstanding debts from foreign…
Kogi Advances Zariagi International Airport Project with CCECC and Gamji Contract Award
Kogi State advances the Zariagi International Airport project with CCECC and Gamji awarded construction contracts,…
Mobile Control Tower Successfully Deployed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos
NAMA deploys a Mobile Control Tower at Lagos Airport after a fire incident, ensuring continuity…