Uganda Begins Phase 2 of Entebbe Airport Expansion
After completing Phase I of the Entebbe International Airport expansion project, Uganda is now moving forward with the launch of Phase II, which notably includes the construction of a second terminal. Engineer Ayub Sooma, Director of Airports and Aviation Security at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), provided an update on the progress
Zimbabwe to Upgrade Charles Prince Airport into Fourth Int’l Gateway
The Zimbabwean government has unveiled plans to elevate Charles Prince Airport in Mount Hampden, near Harare, to international status, positioning it as his fourth International gateway after those of Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, and Harare.
Juba Int’l Airport Successfully Realise Its First Night Operation
Juba International Airport (JIA) has soared to new heights with a groundbreaking achievement in South Sudan’s aviation history. On the evening of September 5, 2025, at precisely 10:15 PM, an Air Congo Boeing 737 (9S-AOA ; MSN 40964) gracefully departed from JIA en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the airport’s fi
Zimbabwe: Transvaal Africa To Build a "Freight Village" Near Harare Int’l Airport
Local logistics and transportation company Transvaal Africa has acquired 418 hectares of land—part of the Arlington Estate adjacent to the airport—for the development. The Zimbabwean private company plans to build a logistics center called "Freight Village" to facilitate the export of agricultural products by air.
Boeing Plans to Test the 777X at Addis Abeba Int’l Airport
Boeing plans to conduct suitability tests for its advanced Boeing 777X aircraft at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), a move that underscores the airport’s growing prominence as a testing ground for next-generation aircraft. The announcement follows a recent visit by a Boeing delegation, led by Airport Operations Manager Mr. Dumitru
Morocco Awards $490 Million Expansion Contracts for Marrakech and Agadir Airports
Airports of Morocco (formerly ONDA) has awarded two major construction contracts worth a combined 4.4 billion Moroccan dirhams ($490,44 million) to Moroccan firms Jet Contractors and SGTM, marking a significant step in the country’s ambitious “Airports 2030” modernization program.
Nigeria: Ogun Int’l Agro Cargo Airport Secures Operating Permit
The Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ilisan-Iperu, Ogun State, in the country’s southwest, has reached a major milestone after receiving an Aerodrome Operational Permit from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on August 15, 2025. The certification authorizes the airport to commence scheduled commercial air transport ser
Khartoum Int'l Airport Set to Reopen in October 2025
Khartoum International Airport is set to resume operations in October 2025, more than two years after conflict forced its closure. The announcement was first made by Prime Minister Kamel Idris on August 8, who stressed that reopening the facility is a priority for Sudan’s recovery and will reconnect the nation to the world.
Kenya Seeks $2 Billion in Funding for JKIA Expansion
Kenya is seeking $2 billion in financing from international development lenders to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with plans to build a second runway and a new terminal. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced the initiative on Monday, August 11, 2025, during the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Sympos