11 September 2026
World Bank-Backed Programme Targets Airport and Airspace Upgrades in Somalia
Somalia is set to receive airport, air navigation and institutional upgrades under the US$160 million first…
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10 September 2026
Ghana Funds Accra Airport Infrastructure Through GCAA and GACL Balance Sheets
Ghana’s GCAA and GACL are financing major Accra International Airport infrastructure from their own balance sheets,…
9 September 2026
US Assistant Secretary Tours Bishoftu International Airport Construction Site in Ethiopia
US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia toured the Bishoftu International Airport construction…
9 September 2026
Zanzibar Airport Terminal 2 Reaches 90% Completion
Zanzibar Airports Authority says construction of Terminal 2 at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has reached…
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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…
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,…
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ECOWAS Consultative Workshop Addresses Air Transport Reform in West Africa
ECOWAS convenes a consultative workshop in Abidjan to address aviation competition, consumer protection, taxes and…
Global Passenger Satisfaction Climbs as ACI Reveals 2025 ASQ Award Winners
ACI 2025 ASQ Awards show global passenger satisfaction rising as 100 airports recognised, including strong…
Eswatini Issues RFP to Update King Mswati III International Airport Master Plan
Eswatini issues RFP to update King Mswati III International Airport Master Plan, outlining 30-year development,…
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Presents ₦184.39bn 2026 Budget
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister presents ₦184.39bn 2026 budget proposal, outlining safety upgrades, digital modernisation and sector…
Digital Integration Across African Airlines, Airports and Borders Could Significantly Improve Profitability
How digital integration across African airlines, airports and borders can improve profitability and support sustainable…
Minister Dean Macpherson Signs Strategic MoUs to Rebuild Pilanesberg Airport and Strengthen Municipal Infrastructure in the North West
Minister Dean Macpherson signs MoUs to rebuild Pilanesberg Airport and support municipal infrastructure delivery in…
AfDB Seeks Lenders’ Environmental And Social Advisor For Bishoftu International Airport Project
AfDB issues EoI for Lenders’ Environmental and Social Advisor for Ethiopia’s Bishoftu International Airport project.…
Malawi Sets Out 2026/27 Transport Programme Across Road, Rail, Aviation and Lake Infrastructure
Malawi outlines its 2026/27 transport programme covering road rehabilitation, rail corridors, aviation expansion and lake…
Ethiopian Airlines to Inaugurate Three New Domestic Airports and Commence New Passenger Services
Ethiopian Airlines will inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights, expanding its network…
TAAG Angola Airlines Receives Its Fifth Airbus A220-300 Keeping Momentum in Fleet Modernisation
TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its fifth Airbus A220-300, strengthening intra-African connectivity and advancing…
Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport
Airlink will move its Johannesburg–Luanda service to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) from…
Industrial Action Resolved at JKIA, Operations Resume
Industrial action at JKIA has been resolved, with operations resuming after urgent talks between government…
St Helena Airport Operations to Resume
St Helena Airport regains Category 6 firefighting accreditation, allowing full operations to resume with Airlink…
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key…
St Helena Airport Secures Category 4 Approval Following Operational Downgrade
St Helena Airport secures Category 4 approval from ASSI, restoring medevac capability while commercial flights…