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Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced “the official construction commencement of Bishoftu International Airport. Construction has begun today, January 10, 2026, following an official groundbreaking ceremony.” ET reports that the event was graced by His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, ministers, high level government officials, industry leaders, stakeholders, and Ethiopian Airlines executives. …
The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed that Lagos is about to join the league of states with multiple airports as he says “the Federal Government has granted all approvals for the future Lekki-Epe Airport on a PPP basis.” Speaking at the Federal Airports of Nigeria FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC), the governor described Lagos State as …
The Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), Mr. Aaron Munetsi has articulated measures to improve the aviation sector in Africa. At the Annual General Assembly of AASA hosted by Proflight Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. Munetsi said “airlines, airports, air navigation services, regulators and equipment suppliers all had a part to play in rewriting Africa’s aviation negative …
The Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan has received “its first aircraft since being closed down in March 2025 for upgrade to international standards.” According to Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor, the aircraft “is an advanced member of the presidential flight” and “the successful landing underscores the readiness and capabilities of the airport’s infrastructure to handle …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with Paystack, a Nigerian financial technology (fintech) company has commenced “the roll-out of operation go cashless, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.” FAAN says: “all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, …
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has appointed Mr. Urvesh J. Desai as Managing Director of the company to continue the repositioning of the organization and “align airport development with national tourism goals to position Zambia as a leading regional destination.” The appointment of Mr. Desai, according to the airport company, “underscores the …
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), the premier global event that defines the future of air connectivity. Routes, organisers of the event said “The selection of Riyadh as host city reflects the Kingdom’s progress in becoming a global aviation hub and premier tourism destination in support of Vision 2030. The air …
By Emmanuel Abara Benson As one of the least developed countries in Africa, it is not surprising that Sierra Leone has, for years, suffered unimaginable infrastructure deficits. Years of political instability and civil war have complicated the problem. Unfortunately, this infrastructural shortfall has inevitably restricted the country’s ability to attract investment, thus hindering economic growth. One area where this infrastructure …
The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has been nominated to serve as a Regional Advisor representing Africa on Governing Board of the Airports Council International -ACI World. FAAN said the nomination was ratified during the ACI Africa General Assembly in South Africa. This is a significant milestone for Ms. Kuku and for the …
Ethiopian Airlines Group, has launched “its thrice weekly flights to Nekemte, Gudina Tumsa Airport while simultaneously inaugurating the completion of airport airfield and passenger access projects in the airport.” Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “This project is part of our vision to expand our domestic destinations nationwide with a firm determination to strengthen regional connectivity.” …
