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
Seychelles Appoints Colin Chang-Tave as the First CEO of Newly Established Airports Authority
The Seychelles Airports Authority (SAA) has appointed Mr. Colin Chang-Tave as its Chief Executive Officer, effective April 15, 2025. His appointment follows a decisio
Zimbabwe partners once more with China Jiangsu for airport development
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited (ACZ) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with China Jiangsu International, marking a significant step
SITA Bets on Africa to Drive Digital Transformation in Air Transport
Appointed in September 2024 as SITA’s Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Selim Bouri has set a clear goal: to position Africa as a strategic hub f