South Africa Unveils Draft Plan for Airport-linked SEZs and Aerotropolises
The South African government has defined a strategic trajectory for its aviation sector over the next 30 to 50 years through the National Airports Development Plan (NADP). Published in the Government Gazette on Friday, April 17, 2026, the blueprint aims to position international airports at the center of a vast economic ecosystem integrating aerotropolises, airport cities, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
