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
South Soudan: Kat Mosety Monyjok Promoted Acting General Manager of Juba Int’l Airport
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has appointed Eng. Kat Mosety Monyjok as the Acting General Manager of Juba International Airport, effective August 6, 2025. The appointment forms part of a wider internal reshuffle aimed at improving operational efficiency and aligning the authority’s activities with both national and international avi
Côte d’Ivoire Steps Up Aviation Security with Mandatory Passenger Data Sharing
Côte d’Ivoire continues to modernize its regulatory framework for civil aviation security. Meeting on July 30 in Abidjan, the Council of Ministers adopted a decree establishing systems for the collection and tr
Nigeria Injects About $587 million Into Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt Airport Upgrades
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the release of 900 billion naira ($587.77 million) for the rehabilitation of infrastructure at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, and Port Harcourt International Airport. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and