Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand. From Ethiopia’s mega airport to upgrades in Nigeria, South Africa, and beyond, the continent is preparing for an aviation revolution.
Zambia and Angola have signed a bilateral air services agreement to enhance regional connectivity, support SAATM, and promote liberalised intra-African air travel through strengthened regulatory cooperation and fifth freedom traffic rights.
Fastjet Zimbabwe has launched a new thrice-weekly route between Harare and Lusaka, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting trade, tourism, and economic development between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability, infrastructure failures, and controversial overbooking practices. Industry stakeholders call for accountability and reform.
Lelani Austen of LAMM Safety shares her mission to improve aviation safety management systems within aircraft maintenance operations, addressing human factors, reporting culture, and future trends in safety innovation.
Embraer and Kenya Airways have signed an agreement under the ECIP programme to optimise inventory management and reduce operational costs for the airline’s E190 fleet, strengthening their long-term partnership.
BOC Aviation has placed a firm order for 70 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking its largest-ever order backlog with Airbus and reinforcing demand for fuel-efficient, next-generation single-aisle jets.
Airbus highlights its progress in hydrogen-powered aircraft at the 2025 Airbus Summit, presenting updated plans for a next-generation single-aisle aircraft and showcasing key technologies from its revised ZEROe project.
Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadema International Airport (AIGE) in Togo recorded 1,506,946 passengers in 2024, surpassing the government’s 2025 target of 1.5 million a year ahead of schedule. This 6.2% increase from 2023 is driven by expanded air services from key carriers like ASKY and Ethiopian Airlines, as well as strengthened regional connections by Liz Aviation. To build on this momentum, the government plans to expand the airport’s infrastructure to enhance capacity, streamline operations, and meet international safety standards, reinforcing Lomé’s role as a growing regional aviation hub.
AFRAA has welcomed Kenya’s Skyward Airlines as its newest member. During a visit to the airline’s Nairobi head office, AFRAA Secretary General Abderahmane Berthé presented the membership certificate and discussed regional industry developments with Chairman Capt. Mohammed Abdi and General Manager Ms Diana Nyambura. Founded in 2013, Skyward Airlines operates from Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, serving 11 destinations and playing a key role in regional connectivity. The airline plans to expand its network further across Eastern Africa.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Limited wishes to advise of the immediate reinstatement of the instrument approach procedure for Polokwane International Airport. This critical flight procedure is now fully operational. On Tuesday, 8 April 2025, the flight procedure for Polokwane International Airport was among those that received exemption approval from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). ATNS is working on the maintenance of flight procedures for Bram Fischer, Upington, and Richards Bay airports, with expected submission to SACAA by 30 April 2025. Once the procedures are approved, an Alternative Means of Compliance (AMOC) application will be submitted to allow for the use of the approved procedures while the publication process takes place. ATNS remains committed to ensuring the highest standard of safety and efficiency in air navigation. We will continue to keep all stakeholders informed about the progress of our Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme.
Modernising global Air Traffic Management (ATM) is crucial as aviation traffic soars and infrastructure ages. This article explores the shift to digital systems, regional strategies like SESAR and NextGen, sustainability gains, and the pressing need for faster modernisation.
Aviation AFRICA Summit 2025 returns to Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together industry leaders to discuss collaboration, infrastructure, safety, air mobility, and the future of African aviation. DAR Al-Handasah is confirmed as a platinum sponsor.
A Hawker XP800 operated by Air Océan Maroc overran the runway at Fès-Saïss Airport on 11 April 2025. The Moroccan Ministry of Transport and Logistics has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. No passengers were on board.
Airlink has earned IATA’s IEnvA environmental certification, affirming its commitment to sustainability and wildlife protection, including compliance with the Buckingham Palace Declaration to combat illegal wildlife trade.
Airbus has been selected to design and build key systems for the ESA’s ExoMars lander, which will safely deliver the UK-built Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars. Launch is planned for 2028, with touchdown expected in 2030.
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ celebrates over 12 million flight hours for its Jet-A piston engines, highlighting exceptional performance, reliability, and efficiency with the latest CD-170 engine and advanced FADEC system.
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MoU with Safran for Z400 economy class seats on eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The partnership supports enhanced passenger comfort, inflight entertainment, and sustainable fleet expansion.
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ celebrates 120 years of innovation in aviation, marking a legacy of high-performance engines and announcing milestones including 12 million Jet-A flight hours, a new website, and enhanced training programmes.
Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2026 returns to Air Force Base Waterkloof, offering a premier platform for aerospace, defence, and security innovation. The event features global exhibitors, strategic engagement, and youth development initiatives.
