
American Eagle invests $2.5 Billion to Build New International Airport in Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) has signed a landmark $2.5 billion investment framework agreement with American Eagle Business Solutions (AEBS), a U.S.-based conglomerate, marking a significant step toward modernizing the country’s aviation infrastructure. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, May 21, in Bangui, b

Tanzania Courts Japanese Investors for Airport Development
The Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) has made a strong appeal to Japanese investors, encouraging them to tap into the country’s rapidly growing aviation sector. During a high-level stakeholder meeting held on May 20, 2025, at Hakuho Hall—hosted by the Osaka Chamber of

Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport Resumes Full Operations
Air traffic at Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport (IATA: MJI) resumed normal operations on May 15, 2025, following several days of disruption caused by armed clashes in the Libyan capital. The resumption of flights marks a return to stability at Libya’s main international gateway, which had been effectively paralyzed amid escalating violence.

Gambia: Banjul Airport Upgrades Navigation Systems
Banjul International Airport has taken a new step in its modernization journey with the installation of advanced air navigation systems. The project, led by the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), aims to improve flight safety and the precision of air traffic operations across the country.

Port Sudan Airport Closes Amid Drone Strikes, Isolating Sudan from the World
Sudan was effectively cut off from international air travel early this Tuesday 06 may 2025 after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched drone strikes on Port Sudan, including a direct hit on the city’s international airport the only functional gateway for international flights since the closure of Khartoum International Airport in 2023.

South Africa: Aviation Co-ordination Services Retains Provisional Hold on Baggage Handling Contract
This 2 may 2025,the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an appeal by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), upholding a previous ruling that allows Aviation Co-ordination Services (ACS) to acquire new equipment for baggage screening and handling at South African airports. The decision marks another legal victory for ACS, which has maintained a de facto monopoly on

Commercial Flights Resume at Bola Ahmed Tinubu Int’l Airport After Six Years Closure
The Nigerian federal government inaugurated flight operations at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, on April 23, 2025. The ceremony, led by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, marked the resumption of commercial flights, with Overland Airways as the pioneer airline partner. The airport,

Tanzania Airports Authority and STECOL Corporation Ink Deal to Upgrade Kilimanjaro International Airport
The Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) has taken a significant step toward modernizing one of the country’s key aviation hubs, signing a c