11 November 2026

Madagascar Tenders Airport Fire and Rescue Equipment and Toliara Generator as Runway Extension Studies Enter Plan

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African Pilot Newsdesk

Why this article matters
Madagascar’s regional airports are being brought up to standard through a World Bank-financed programme, and rescue and firefighting capability and reliable power are basic requirements for a certificated aerodrome. The open procurements give equipment suppliers defined opportunities with closing dates this month.

The addition of runway extension studies shows the programme moving beyond equipment into airfield works. The award of those studies, and the design that follows, will show what extension is proposed.

Of Interest
- Madagascar has airport equipment procurements open under a World Bank-financed transport programme.
- They cover rescue and firefighting equipment and backup power at regional airports.
- Runway extension studies for a regional airport have been added to the programme’s plan.

Madagascar’s airport operator has airport equipment procurements open this month under a World Bank-financed transport programme, covering rescue and firefighting capability and backup power at regional airports.

The programme has also added design studies for a runway extension at one of the island’s regional airports.