11 May 2026
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 Airport…
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29 April 2026
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 2…
29 April 2026
Sumbawanga Airport to Drive Development
Sumbawanga Airport officially commenced operations on 24 April 2026, with Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Transport saying…
29 April 2026
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 and…
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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,…
Angola Awards Airport Concession for Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport
Angola’s Ministry of Transport awards a 25-year concession for Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport…
ECOWAS Adopts Measures to Reduce Air Transport Taxes and Charges and Lower the Cost of Air Travel in West Africa
ECOWAS agrees to remove air transport taxes and cut passenger charges by 25 percent from…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
Guinea Advances Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport Modernisation
Guinea signs an MoU with Albayrak to mobilise funding for Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou…
Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre
Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national Passenger Information Centre to strengthen…
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA Partner to Pioneer AI-Driven Total Airport Management
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA sign an MoU to co-develop an AI-driven Intelligent Total Airport…
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New Aerobridges Commissioned at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Enhance Passenger Experience
ZACL commissions new aerobridges at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, enhancing passenger comfort, safety, and…
Passengers Are Already Digital. Why Isn’t Travel?
Passengers are already digital. SITA’s 2025 report reveals travellers want smarter, seamless, and sustainable journeys…
Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector
Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive…
ATNS Update Regarding Chief Dawid Stuurman, Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports
On Friday, 10 October 2025, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd provided…
Ethiopian Airlines Hosts Two-Day Bishoftu Airport Project Showcase for Stakeholders
Ethiopian Airlines partners with SITA to drive innovation, enhance passenger experiences, and shape the future…
IATA Highlights Aviation’s Strategic Role in Rwanda’s Economic Growth
IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports…
Tunisia Studies Launch of New Airlines to Boost Tourism and Connectivity
Tunisia explores new airlines and maritime tourism to boost airports, attract global markets, and strengthen…
Zambia Minister Of Transport And Logistics Dissolves ZACL Board Of Directors
Zambia’s Transport Minister dissolves ZACL Board to align with government’s strategic vision for aviation, with…
Invitation to Tender – Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project
Ethiopian Airlines Group invites bids for the Design-Build Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project under Bid No.…
Second uAvionix FlightStation Installed at Lanseria International Airport in Partnership with National Airways Corporation (NAC)
Second uAvionix FlightStation installed at Lanseria Airport with NAC, boosting ADS-B surveillance for safer, smarter…
Africa’s Runways: Can Tech Stop the Silent Threat of Overruns?
Runway overruns remain a major safety risk in African aviation. IFALPA calls for Runway Overrun…
Beyond Runways and Terminals
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) highlights its customer-centric strategy, digital transformation, and service excellence, driving…
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates its New Airport Project in Yabello alongside a New Passenger Service to the Airport
Ethiopian Airlines has opened the new Yabello Airport in Oromia, Ethiopia, with a passenger service…
UNEP and ICAO Launch $82.5 Million Project to Eliminate Harmful Firefighting Foams in African Airports
UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5m project to phase out toxic PFAS firefighting foams in African…
The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines and African Development Bank Takes Off
Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB partner on a $10B Bishoftu International Airport, set to transform African…