All Africa articles
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NewsJomo Kenyatta International Airport plans major expansion to support future passenger growth
Kenya Airports Authority outlines phased development plan for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to address congestion, expand capacity and support long term aviation growth.
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NewsKenya unveils JKIA master plan with new terminal and runway expansion
Kenya Airports Authority presents JKIA master plan outlining phased terminal expansion, new runway and capacity growth amid stakeholder consultations and sustainability assessments.
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NewsHuawei and Customers Unveil Smart Aviation Solutions to Propel Intelligent Transformation
Huawei and China Eastern Airlines are transforming aviation with AI, boosting safety, efficiency and passenger experience across airports and flight operations.
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NewsBridgestone collaborates with Ethiopian Airlines to reduce FOD and improve airport safety
Bridgestone and Ethiopian Airlines launch co-creation activities at Bole International Airport to lower foreign object debris, enhancing aircraft safety and operational efficiency.
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NewsVINCI Airports advances Cape Verde growth with major modernisation and sustainability investment programme
VINCI Airports completes €80 million upgrade phase and launches €142 million expansion to boost connectivity, capacity and sustainable airport operations across Cape Verde.
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NewsEthiopia develops Bishoftu International Airport to become Africa’s largest aviation hub by 2030
Bishoftu International Airport will ease capacity pressures, connect Africa globally, and attract international investment, positioning Ethiopia as the continent’s aviation and infrastructure leader.
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ArticleAfrica takes flight: Turning waste into green skies
Africa has the resources to fuel a greener future. Furkan Özdemir, Aviation Lecturer at Atilim University, explores how local innovation and smart policy could help the continent turn waste into sustainable aviation fuel.
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VideoTransit hubs to lifestyle destinations: The rise of airport cities | International Airport Summit 2025 preview
In this exclusive interview, Askin Demir, CEO of Aéroport International Blaise Diagne SA, shares how he’s transforming his airport into a vibrant hub that celebrates Senegalese culture while delivering a world-class passenger experience.
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Shortlist for Airport Honour Awards 2025 is announced!
The highly anticipated shortlist for the Airport Honour Awards 2025 has been announced!
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ArticlePositioning Blaise Diagne International Airport as a trade and connectivity hub
Blaise Diagne International Airport will expand cargo capacity and routes, positioning itself as a regional logistics and aviation hub by 2035, CEO, Askin Demir, tells International Airport Review.
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NewsNext wave of speakers announced for International Airport Summit 2025!
International Airport Summit is back for another unmissable year of industry-led panel discussions. The second wave of stellar speakers has now been revealed. Read on to find out which of the industry's stalwarts have been confirmed.
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ArticleRegulatory harmonisation under the Single African Air Transport Market: too ambitious or long overdue?
In this article, Furkan Özdemir, Aviation Lecturer at Atilim University, examines the Single African Air Transport Market, the benefits it brings, the progress to date and the challenges it faces.
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ArticleFinding the better way: How airports can use design to improve operational efficiency
Marcelo Mota, Partner & Managing Director at You as a Manager Consulting Ltd, for AIAAN/NBJ Luanda Airport, Angola writes exclusively for International Airport Review on how airports can solve major pain points through intelligent design from the start or best practice in process re-engineering.
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ArticleSAATM: The path to expanding and achieving Africa’s aviation potential
A comprehensive analysis of ACI Africa’s survey on The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) implementation by African airport members.
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ArticleThe air cargo boom and what it means for the future of aviation
For International Airport Review, Mpho Rambau, Acting Group Manager for Traffic Development at Airports Company South Africa, talks about the growth of the air cargo market, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which is set to boost intra‑African trade and how they are preparing for this at their airports.
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ArticleRevitalising African aviation: A vision for connectivity, growth and sustainability
Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), outlined an ambitious and transformative vision for African aviation. Tasked with promoting safety, security, liberalisation, environmental protection and overall sustainability across the continent, Adeyemi's insights highlight the challenges and opportunities that define the sector's future.
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ArticleAfrican Airport Champions: The unsung heroes of Africa's aviation growth
Waheedah Lawal Suleiman, Manager of the Economic Committee for ACI Africa, writes about the importance of workers across Africa’s airports, from security to flight attendees, and their impact on aviation.
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NewsWinners of the Airport Honour Awards 2024 announced!
Take a look to see who won the coveted Airport Honour Awards 2024, hosted by International Airport Review at the recent International Airport Summit in Amsterdam.
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NewsNew data show global passenger demand has risen compared to last year
The International Air Transport Association has released data showing an increase in global passenger demand for August 2024, compared to August 2023.
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NewsIAR Spotlight on International Airport Summit 2024 Speakers
We take a closer look at some of the speakers confirmed for the International Airport Summit and what they will be speaking about during their panels.