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Madagascar Airlines has unveiled its new Business Lounge and the Madagascar Airlines Agency at the inauguration of the new National Terminal of Ivato Airport. On the sidelines of the inauguration of the new National Terminal of Ivato Airport supported by Ravinala Airports, Madagascar Airlines commissioned “several infrastructures intended to significantly improve the journey of its passengers. As the main domestic …
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that “the Board of Directors of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has appointed Mr. Moses Wekesa as the new Managing Director/CEO.” Kenya Airports Authority says, “this decision follows a rigorous, competitive interview process that identified Mr. Wekesa as the ideal leader to drive KAA’s ambitious growth agenda. He has managed high-impact projects across diverse …
Ghana’s Ministry of Transport has confirmed that “the Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport.” According to the Ministry, “the facility was originally known as Accra International Airport before its redesignation. The government has considered it appropriate to restore the airport to its former and internationally recognised name.” …
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 …
