Nigeria’s battle-ground
A price war has broken out between Nigeria’s two main ground-handling organisations, leading some to fear that safety could be compromised. Chukwu Emeke reports.
Airports
in Features / Airports Kasama development targets tourists
Posted 6 November 2019
Kasama Airport in Zambia’s Northern Province is being upgraded as the country prepares to develop the northern tourism circuit. Humphrey Nkonde reports.
in Airports SITA to manage key systems across Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport Terminal 3
Posted 21 October 2019
Ghana Airports Company has extended its agreement with SITA to manage and support all airport passenger processing, baggage management, and airport operations systems across Kotoka
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support / Airports Air Seychelles commits to reducing carbon footprint
Posted 19 September 2019
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has announced that the airline is moving forward with its corporate social responsibility programme to reduce carbon emissions, reinforcing its commitment
in Features / Airports Terminal plugs new life into Tanzania
Posted 9 September 2019
Tanzania’s economic hub is due to get a boost as Dar-es-Salaam airport’s new terminal opens its doors for business. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports SITA report shows tech-savvy travellers demand more automated, seamless journeys
Posted 5 September 2019
Airport and airline IT executives believe that the growing number of tech-savvy travellers will have the biggest impact on their digital plans over the next six years to 2025. This is revealed in a new
in Airports Large upgrade for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport in Zimbabwe
Posted 4 September 2019
The construction of a new air traffic control tower and a fire station at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, will soon be under way at a cost of $13 million.
in Airports SITA to support systems at Algeria’s new international terminal
Posted 28 August 2019
SITA has been selected to provide key systems to support the smooth opening and operation of Algeria’s new international terminal at Houari Boumediene International Airport.
in Airports Improved baggage tracking key to ensuring passenger satisfaction
Posted 27 August 2019
Economic progress in East Africa is currently outperforming all other regions on the continent, with an average annual growth rate of close to 7% at present, writes Peter Drummond, portfolio director for Baggage at
in Features / Airports Bole in pole position
Posted 20 August 2019
Ethiopia’s increasingly relaxed visa regime and the expansion of the country’s national airline have helped Addis Ababa become Africa’s biggest long-haul transit hub. Alan Dron reports.
in Features / Airports It's good to talk why collaboration is the name of the game
Posted 12 August 2019
With significant growth forecast across the continent’s aviation sector, Chloe Wilson reports on how the industry is tackling challenges to safety and security in African airports.
in Features / Airports The way Lusaka will live next...
Posted 1 August 2019
As African cities recognise the value of extending in and around airports, Chloe Wilson takes a closer look at the plans behind Lusaka’s Airport City.
in Airports Addis Ababa Airport sees record upsurge in number of passengers
Posted 18 July 2019
A record number of international passengers are traveling through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport this summer.
in Airports RFID baggage tracking set for global deployment
Posted 7 June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously resolved to support the global deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for baggage tracking.
in Features / Airports Libreville to realise Gabonese dream
Posted 5 June 2019
Gabon’s planned new airport at Libreville will help to realise the dream of turning the city into a key airport hub in central and west Africa, through enhancing connectivity, providing jobs and increasing the country’s status in the region, writes
in Airports Industry collaboration brings new era for airport slot allocation
Posted 4 June 2019
Airports Council International (ACI) World, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) have announced the agreement of a new governance structure for
in Airports Tracking bags drive 66% improvement in baggage delivery
Posted 30 May 2019
Airlines that are adding tracking at more points of the baggage journey are enjoying a huge improvement in bag delivery globally.
in Features / Airports Zambia's Copperbelt plan is belting along
Posted 30 May 2019
The $397 million Copperbelt International Airport, being developed by the Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL), is now 35% complete. Humphrey Nkonde looks at the project.
in Features / Airports Kotoka terminal lightens the load
Posted 22 May 2019
The new Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport (KIA), opened in September 2018, has considerably lowered pressure on the two other terminals, writes Vincent Chappard.
in Features / Airports The springboard for progress
Posted 14 May 2019
Launched 12 years ago and based in Dakar, Senegal, the Union of West and Central African Airport Managers (UGAACO) brings together 17 airports in 16 countries in central and west Africa. The executive secretary of the union, Simon Kabore, talks about current
in Airports Tracking bags drives 66% improvement in baggage delivery
Posted 24 April 2019
Airlines that are adding tracking at more points of the baggage journey are enjoying a huge improvement in bag delivery globally. The SITA 2019 Baggage IT Insights – officially launched at an event in Abu Dhabi International
in Airports EgyptAir moves six flight operations at Cairo International Airport
Posted 23 April 2019
EgyptAir is to move six of its flight operations from terminal two (TB2) instead of Terminal three (TB3) at Cairo International Airport (CAI), while the arrival flights from the same points will be landing at TB3 as
in Airports Abidjan Airport named most improved in Africa
Posted 29 March 2019
Airports Council International (ACI) World has revealed the winners of its world-renowned Airport Service Quality Awards which recognize those airports around the world that deliver the best customer experience in the opinion of their own
in Airports SITA notes passenger satisfaction at baggage collection
Posted 26 March 2019
While the adoption of technology has improved passenger satisfaction across the airport journey, the biggest jump by far over the past year was at baggage collection.
in Airports New rules for checking in bags at O.R. Tambo International
Posted 25 March 2019
New rules for checking in bags of irregular shape and size will be applied at O.R. Tambo International Airport from March 25, 2019.
in Airports King Shaka International Airport wins ACI award
Posted 15 March 2019
King Shaka International Airport, in Durban, has been chosen by passengers as one of the winners in 2018 Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards.
in Business & Finance / Airports UKEF to support Tamale Airport development
Posted 28 February 2019
The UK's International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced that UK Export Finance (UKEF) will provide £130 million to support three projects in Ghana, including the development of Tamale Airport.
in Airports O.R Tambo International unveils first phase of Western Precinct development
Posted 14 February 2019
O.R Tambo International Airport, South Africa’s biggest and busiest port of entry, has unveiled the first phase of a R4.5 billion mixed-use development that will see its Western Precinct acquire new
in Features / Airports Uganda’s new airport rising from the bush
Posted 14 February 2019
A new international airport is about to emerge in western Uganda, as the country seeks to unlock its oil wealth. Alan Dron reports.
in Features / Airports Kenya merger plan is still up in the air
Posted 6 February 2019
Kenya Airways is seeking to emerge from a period of austerity and start to expand again. But, as Alan Dron reports, one part of the plan designed to bolster its financial strength has hit delays.
in Airports New terminal at Julius Nyerere International Airport to open in June
Posted 4 February 2019
The Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) has announced it will open a new terminal at Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in June, 2019.
in Events / Airports Ethiopian inaugurates airport terminal expansion
Posted 28 January 2019
Yesterday, Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated its state-of-the-art passenger terminal and its Skylight Hotel, in the presence of FDRE Prime Minister H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed, African Union Chairperson H.E. Mr Moussa Faki, Ministers, high level
in Airports ACI World launches first online certificate in Smart Security
Posted 25 January 2019
Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched the first ACI Certificate in Smart Security which will introduce participants to the core concepts of this globally-established programme.
in Airports Ethiopian Airlines B-737-800 aircraft skids off runway
Posted 3 January 2019
An Ethiopian Airlines B-737-800 aircraft on a regular scheduled service from Addis Ababa to Entebbe, Uganda, skidded off the runway by a few meters this morning at Entebbe international airport during landing.
in Airports Ethiopian implements IATA’s fast travel self check-in initiative
Posted 28 December 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has fully implemented Self Check-in Initiative, enabling its customers to check-in using their mobile device and avoid queues at the airport.
in Airports O.R. Tambo International Airport ready to receive four million passengers over holiday period
Posted 19 December 2018
O. R. Tambo International Airport is geared up to help an anticipated four-million passengers to get their holiday travels underway.
in Airports Airports Company South African signs MoU with Airports of Thailand Public Company
Posted 19 December 2018
Airports Company South Africa has signed a sister airports agreement with Airports of Thailand Public Company that will enable the two companies to cooperate and share information.
in Airports Ethiopian Airways: Minor ramp incident
Posted 19 December 2018
Ethiopian Airlines B787-900 aircraft with registration ET-AUP had a minor ramp incident at Oslo airport yesterday evening, 18 December 2018 just before departure.
in Airports O.R. Tambo International Airport announces its best service providers and partners
Posted 14 December 2018
O.R. Tambo International Airport has honoured the stakeholders and service providers that have helped to ensure that it retains its status as Africa’s largest airport and regional hub.
in Airports ONDA Partners with NAS to bring Innovation to Airports in Marrakech with E-gates at Pearl Lounge
Posted 12 December 2018
The Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA) partnered with National Aviation Services (NAS) to launch the first electronic gates (E-gates) at the Pearl Lounge in the Marrakech Menara
in Airports Airports Company South Africa thank authorities over conviction of armed robbers
Posted 6 December 2018
Airports Company South Africa has thanked the South African Police Services and the National Prosecuting Authority on the conviction of three men responsible for the armed robbery at O. R. Tambo
in Airports Airports Company South Africa launches partnership with CANSA
Posted 30 November 2018
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has launched a partnership with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) that will support the association with philanthropic donations and volunteering support from its
in Airports Airports Company South Africa wins at Integrated Reporting Awards ceremony
Posted 27 November 2018
Airports Company South Africa has received the ‘State-owned Company’ award at the recently held Integrated Reporting Awards ceremony in Monte Casino.
in Airports Ghana Airports Company seeks to turn Accra Kotoka International Airport into major hub
Posted 26 November 2018
Ghana Airports Company (GACL) MD John Dekyem Attafuah said recently that the company plans to recoup loans received for the construction of a new terminal at Accra’s Kotoka International
in Airports Airports Company South Africa get environmental management certification
Posted 13 November 2018
All nine of Airports Company South Africa’s airports have been certified as compliant with the most-recognised international standard for environmental management systems.
in Airports Full scale emergency readiness testing takes place at Cape Town International Airport
Posted 8 November 2018
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) will be activating its full-scale Aerodrome Emergency exercise at 18:00 today.
in Features / Airports Africa's growing places
Posted 7 November 2018
Kaleyesus Bekele reports from the sixth Africa Airport Expansion Summit held in Addis Ababa.
in Airports Ethiopian Airlines launches visa on-line and on-arrival service
Posted 5 November 2018
Ethiopia has launched visa on arrival service for all African travellers as of November 1, 2018.
in Airports African airports determined to safeguard and secure the interests of the traveling public
Posted 15 October 2018
ACI world director general Angela Gittens delivered a keynote address calling on aviation regulators and airports in Africa to realistically assess challenges together and implement
in Features / Airports ROUTES and IATA combat the trafficking of wildlife
Posted 5 September 2018
According to the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC – a joint programme of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – wildlife trafficking has become one of the most
in Features / Airports Lusaka airport takes shape as passenger numbers soar
Posted 30 August 2018
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has made progress in upgrading infrastructure at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport as the country prepares to revive the national airline. Humphrey Nkonde reports.
in Airports ACI World's new policy paper to help airports respond to rapid growth in drone use
Posted 28 August 2018
In response to the rapid growth of the drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) market worldwide, Airports Council International (ACI) World has today launched a policy paper on drones
in Features / Airports Time to change the flightpath
Posted 22 August 2018
Business transformation for sustainable development of African airports was the theme of the 59th Airports Council International (ACI) Africa board meeting and regional conference in Lagos, Nigeria. Chukwu Emeke reports.
in Features / Airports Support our industry call from new ACI boss
Posted 15 August 2018
Bongani Maseko, new chairman of the Airports Council International (ACI), believes that, despite challenges, African aviation is becoming a strong contributor to global economic growth.
in Airports NAS opens Pearl Lounge at the Cairo International Airport
Posted 29 June 2018
National Aviation Services (NAS) has inaugurated its Pearl Lounge at the Cairo International Airport.
in Features / Airports Row brews over privatisation plans
Posted 29 June 2018
Controversy surrounds the privatisation of some Nigerian airports. Chukwu Emeke has been looking into the situation.
in Features / Airports Livingstone right to presume it could have a great future
Posted 18 June 2018
Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s greatest tourist attractions and Zambia has been investing in its airport at Livingstone, which bears the name of a national hero. Humphrey Nkonde reports.
in Airports NAS and RwandAir partner to provide Premier Lounge Services
Posted 12 June 2018
National Aviation Services (NAS) has announced a joint venture agreement with RwandAir. The JV titled NAS RwandAir Limited, will be the exclusive lounge management company at Kigali International Airport (KIA).
in Features / Airports FCSL checking in for Africa
Posted 11 June 2018
Flight Calibration Services Ltd (FCSL) is Europe’s only privately owned and fully independent flight calibration service. David Oliver has been looking at the services it is now providing in Africa.
in Features / Airports Zambia fired up by safety improvements
Posted 29 May 2018
Zambia has improved its fire and rescue services at the time when the southern African nation has made progress in reviving the national airline. Humphrey Nkonde reports.
in Events / Airports / Route Planning & Tourism Africa’s busiest passenger air routes revealed
Posted 22 May 2018
The 10 busiest passenger air routes in Africa have been revealed in a new study conducted by Routes.
in Flight Services & Support / Airports Air BP expands its network with six new locations in Africa
Posted 22 May 2018
Air BP has collaborated with Vivo Energy to grow its network in Africa, adding six new locations: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Abidjan-Felix-Houphouet-Boigny International Airport, Nelson Mandela
in Airports More than 41 million passengers pass through South Africa’s main airports
Posted 21 May 2018
The Aviation Barometer has released passenger traffic through Airports Company South Africa’s network of nine airports.
in Features / Airports Madagascar airports turn ‘green’
Posted 18 May 2018
Combining sustainable development and a fresh business approach, the Malagasy airports development project is well under way with the new terminal building at Antananarivo-Ivato International Airport due to open early in 2020.
in Airports New African airports under construction with amazing designs, facilities and technology
Posted 9 May 2018
In fast-growing economic and populous regions such as Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, investments in new airports construction remain strong.
in Airports ACI World launches Airport Service Quality barometer
Posted 7 April 2018
Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched the first ever Airport Service Quality (ASQ) barometer, the first global snapshot of airport customer experience satisfaction levels, with overall satisfaction scores
in Features / Airports Lighting the way to safer solutions
Posted 16 March 2018
Keith Mwanalushi speaks to Alexander Herring from ADB Safegate about the airfield and gate management projects that are modernising and lighting up African airports.
in Features / Airports Rampa ramps up Lanseria
Posted 2 March 2018
Located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Lanseria International Airport has ambitious plans to grow. The airport’s CEO, Rampa Rammopo, explains to Keith Mwanalushi how it’s all being achieved.
in Airports Cape Town runway project receives the green light
Posted 1 February 2018
Cape Town International Airport has received final approval from the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for the construction of the airport’s new realigned runway. This project marks a R3.8 billion investment into the economy
in Airports Cape Town International Airport employs local youth to operate new Goodbye Malaria outlet
Posted 25 January 2018
Cape Town International Airport has opened a retail outlet at the airport’s domestic departures area that sells unique African merchandise, as part of the Goodbye Malaria initiative.
in Airports NAS launches new Pearl Lounges at Marrakech Menara Airport
Posted 15 December 2017
National Aviation Services has launched its Pearl Lounges at the Marrakech-Menara Airport in Morocco reinforcing capacities at the newly renovated airport.
in Airports Colas UK secures construction deal for new Ugandan Hoima International Airport
Posted 13 December 2017
Colas UK has revealed its new direction as a transport infrastructure company able to compete for the largest projects both in the UK and overseas.
in Airports ATNS and ASECNA sign airspace management MoU
Posted 1 December 2017
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) and L'Agence pour la Sécurité de la Navigation Aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar – ASECNA, have signed a ground-breaking MoU, paving the way for South-West
in Airports O.R. Tambo International Airport recognises staff in their role in drug busts
Posted 30 November 2017
O.R. Tambo International Airport will officially recognise six security officers and one member of the cleaning staff this week for the role they played in key drug busts that took place at Africa's
in Features / Airports ONDA drives the business forward
Posted 30 November 2017
North Africa is an emerging market, especially for business aviation. Vincent Chappard talks to Zouhair Mohammed El Aoufir, CEO of the Office National Des Aéroports du Maroc (ONDA), about a new strategic step in the development of business aviation
in Airports Airports Company South Africa releases Q3 aviation barometer
Posted 28 November 2017
The Aviation Barometer, published quarterly by Airports Company South Africa, has releases its Q3 aviation barometer.
in Air Transport / Airports / ATM & Regulatory Abu Dhabi: TSA supports ACI-IATA initiative on airline security
Posted 21 November 2017
Addressing the aviation security community at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 26th AVSEC World conference in Abu Dhabi last week, TSA Administrator, David P. Pekoske, endorsed the joint Airports
in Features / Airports New Copperbelt airport set to shine
Posted 17 November 2017
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has begun construction of the $397 million Copperbelt International Airport. Humphrey Nkonde reports.
in Airports UK firm to build Uganda's second airport
Posted 9 November 2017
UK Export Finance is to provide a £215m loan to Colas UK to build Kabaale Airport in western Uganda. This according to UKEF will create 820 jobs for Ugandans. The UK's export credit agency described this as a milestone for trade relationships in
in Airports O.R. Tambo International Airpot staff intercept cocaine suspect
Posted 6 November 2017
Airports Company South Africa Security staff at O.R. Tambo International Airport have handed a Seychelles-bound passenger to the SAPS after she attempted to clear a security checkpoint with two concealed bricks of
in Features / Airports A Bole new world…
Posted 2 November 2017
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Ethiopia's main hub – handles more than 300 daily departures and close to 10 million passengers per annum. But soon that won't be enough, which is why the facility is getting a $345 million upgrade. Kaleyesus Bekele reports on the
in Airports Royal Air Maroc to switch Moscow airports in March 2018
Posted 1 November 2017
Royal Air Maroc is planning to move its Moscow operations from Moscow Sheremetyevo to Moscow Domodedovo by the end of March 2018, reports ch-aviation.
in Airports ACI World launches the Airport Excellence (APEX) in Security programme
Posted 24 October 2017
Airports Council International (ACI) announced the launch of the Airport Excellence (APEX) in Security programme at the 27th Airports Council International (ACI) Africa/World Annual General Assembly.
in Events / Airports Global airport industry climate action surpasses 200 airports
Posted 19 October 2017
At this year's ACI World & Africa Annual General Assembly (WAGA) hosted by Airports of Mauritius Co, the global airport industry issued an update on the progress it has been making in addressing its CO2 emissions,
in Airports SITA technology to drive expansion at Kotoka International Airport's T3
Posted 16 October 2017
SITA is providing its world-class passenger and baggage processing technology as well as its airport management solutions to Ghana's new Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, helping cement the
in Airports Embraer to establish major aviation training centre in Johannesburg
Posted 11 October 2017
Embraer is to establish a new training centre at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg.
in Airports Airports Company South Africa monitor reports of possible strike action
Posted 27 September 2017
Airports Company South Africa has been monitoring reports about the possible nationwide strike action for Wednesday 27 September.
in Airports Construction at terminal 3 at Accra-Kotoka International effects certain operators
Posted 22 September 2017
With construction work on Accra-Kotoka Internationals new Terminal 3 flagship project moving into top gear some operators at the airport have had to change location to facilitate the development.
in Airports ADB SAFEGATE helps reduce congestion at Bole International Airport
Posted 6 September 2017
ADB SAFEGATE is helping reduce congestion at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia.
in Features / Airports How Wilson Airport landed a place in history
Posted 23 August 2017
Ninety years ago, the idea for Kenya's famous Wilson Airport was first mooted. Githae Mwaniki has been looking over its history and current status.
in Airports / Route Planning & Tourism Proving flight to St Helena completed
Posted 22 August 2017
Airlink's Embraer E190-100IGW aircraft departed St Helena Airport at 3.11pm this afternoon (local time), having carried out a successful proving flight to St Helena.
in Airports Lagos slumps as travel to Africa displays double-digit growth
Posted 15 August 2017
An analysis of seat capacity for travel to the top ten international airports in Africa, produced by ForwardKeys, reveals that Lagos is seeing substantial declines in both domestic and international capacity, mainly
in Features / Airports Eagle shapes the future for KKIA
Posted 11 August 2017
Zambia has, for the past few years, been engaged in major infrastructure development projects to upgrade the country's four international airports. Keith Mwanalushi checks in on progress at the main gateway – Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
in Airports Airlink to carry out trial flight to St Helena
Posted 10 August 2017
Airlink is expected to carry out a 'proving flight' to St Helena on Monday, 21 August 2017, using an Embraer E190-100IGW aircraft.
in Airports ADB SAFEGATE transforms runway at Goma International Airport
Posted 8 August 2017
ADB SAFEGATE has transformed the runway at Goma International Airport, partners with MONUSCO in Democratic Republic of Congo, to improve operational efficiency and throughput.
in Features / Airports Falls on the up and up…
Posted 8 August 2017
The upgraded Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe has started attracting major airlines flying the latest wide-body aircraft. Humphrey Nkonde reports.
in Features / Airports Checks will help safety hit the APEX
Posted 2 August 2017
Airports Council International (ACI) is offering a free review service for its members, which ends in a 100% confidential report on airport safety vulnerabilities. Victoria Moores spoke to ACI Africa secretary general, Ali Tounsi, to learn more about
in Features / Airports Namibia seeks new contractor for HKIA
Posted 27 July 2017
The Namibian Government says it has restarted a “transparent and cost-sensitive” tendering process for the expansion of the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), which stalled in March after a Supreme Court ruling nullified the December 2015
in Airports Lanseria international airport improves convenience for airlines and passengers
Posted 26 July 2017
Lanseria International Airport is investing in SITA's self-service technology that will add new convenience for passengers while providing improved common-use functionality for airlines.
in Airports Acunis hands over logistics facility to Ethiopian Airlines
Posted 7 July 2017
Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated the opening of its new air cargo terminal at the Addis Ababa airport in Ethiopia on June 29, 2017.
