Nigeria Considers Canceling Abuja Airport Second Runway Contract Amid Alleged Fraudulent Cost Increase
The Nigerian government is considering terminating the N90 billion
DRC: M23 Rebel Offensive in Goma Leads to Suspension of Regular Flights
Amid escalating violence in Goma, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the ongoing conflict between M23 rebels and the Congolese army has led to the suspension of regular flights to the city. As of January 27, 2024, several airlines have grounded their services to Goma, a key hub near the Rwandan border, amid growi
Abidjan Shines: Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport Passes 2.5 Million Passengers in 2024
Passenger traffic at Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport has surged remarkably since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport recorded
Nuno Xavier Airport Upgrade: São Tomé Reopens Talks with China for $100 Million in Funding
São Tomé and Príncipe is taking decisive steps to modernize its primary international gateway, Nuno Xavier International Airport, with a clear focus on meeting glo
South Africa: Cape Town International Airport Hits Record 3 Million International Passengers in 2024
Cape Town International Airport has achieved a historic milestone, welcoming a record 3 million international passengers in 2024. This marks a 10% increase compared to 2023 a
Tunisia’s Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA) CEO Montassar Ben Hmida Dismissed, Replaced by Habib Toumi
In a surprising turn of events, Montassar Ben Hmida was dismissed from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tunisia’s
Nigeria: XEJet Breaks Ground on MRO Center and FBO at Abuja International Airport
On Monday, January 20, 2025, Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for
Botswana’s Aviation Sector Achieves Record Revenues Despite Traffic Still at 80% of Pre-COVID Levels
The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced its highest-ever revenue levels for the 2023/24 financial year, achieving a remarkable 46% growth to P26
Towards Certification: Chad Kicks Off Runway Rehabilitation at Ndjamena Airport
On Tuesday, January 15, 2025, Chad took a significant step towards modernizing its airport infrastructure with the official launch of the rehab
Connectivity in Africa: Cairo Leads International Routes, Johannesburg Dominates Domestic Flights
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JNB) continue to dominate air connectivity in Africa, each leading in its respective domain. While Cairo maintains