AIRPORTS Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/category/airports/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:19:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://airspace-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-African-Airspace-Logo-Favicon-01-32x32.png AIRPORTS Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/category/airports/ 32 32 Cape Town International Airport Breaks 11-Million Passenger Barrier in 2025 https://airspace-africa.com/2026/01/13/cape-town-international-airport-breaks-11-million-passenger-barrier-in-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cape-town-international-airport-breaks-11-million-passenger-barrier-in-2025 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:19:39 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12578 Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) achieved a historic milestone in 2025, handling more than 11 million passengers for the first time and underscoring the Western Cape’s accelerating appeal as a global tourism and business destination. According to official data released by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the airport recorded 11.1 million two-way passengers (arrivals and [...]

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]]> Airports face financial challenges despite air traffic rebound, ACI World economics report reveals https://airspace-africa.com/2025/04/28/airports-face-financial-challenges-despite-air-traffic-rebound-aci-world-economics-report-reveals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airports-face-financial-challenges-despite-air-traffic-rebound-aci-world-economics-report-reveals Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:27:30 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12218 Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. While passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023—just 5.4% below 2019—airport revenues lagged further behind, falling short by 11.4%. The latest ACI World [...]

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]]> Ethiopia and AfDB Collaborate on Africa’s Largest Airport Project https://airspace-africa.com/2025/03/19/ethiopia-and-afdb-collaborate-on-africas-largest-airport-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethiopia-and-afdb-collaborate-on-africas-largest-airport-project Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:07:42 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12163 Ethiopian Airlines Group, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has embarked on an ambitious project to construct the Bishoftu International Airport near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This $7.8 billion initiative aims to transform Ethiopia’s aviation landscape by significantly increasing passenger capacity and positioning the nation as a premier African aviation hub. The Bishoftu International [...]

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]]> KAAO Challenges JKIA Concession Process https://airspace-africa.com/2024/11/28/kaao-challenges-jkia-concession-process/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kaao-challenges-jkia-concession-process Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:15:04 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12058 The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed concession of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL). Following a comprehensive review, KAAO’s board has called for a reevaluation of the process, emphasizing the need for transparency, inclusivity, and adherence to Kenya’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act. [...]

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]]> Cape Winelands Airport Embarks on Visionary Transformation https://airspace-africa.com/2024/01/16/cape-winelands-airport-embarks-on-visionary-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cape-winelands-airport-embarks-on-visionary-transformation https://airspace-africa.com/2024/01/16/cape-winelands-airport-embarks-on-visionary-transformation/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:17:24 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11698 Nestled amidst the picturesque winelands of South Africa’s Western Cape, Cape Winelands Airport, an 80-year-old aviation gem, is poised for a groundbreaking metamorphosis. As the airport charts an ambitious course toward scheduled domestic and international passenger services, coupled with steadfast support for general aviation, a bold vision is unfolding—one that transcends the conventional boundaries of [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2024/01/16/cape-winelands-airport-embarks-on-visionary-transformation/feed/ 0 Egypt Unveils Plans to Engage Private Sector in Airport Management https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/06/egypt-unveils-plans-to-engage-private-sector-in-airport-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=egypt-unveils-plans-to-engage-private-sector-in-airport-management https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/06/egypt-unveils-plans-to-engage-private-sector-in-airport-management/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:41:50 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11599 Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently unveiled the government’s strategic vision to allow the private sector to take the reins in managing and operating the country’s airports. During the Trans MEA event in Cairo, Madbouly articulated the government’s intention to forge partnerships with the private sector, indicating a significant shift in Egypt’s transportation sector. This [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/06/egypt-unveils-plans-to-engage-private-sector-in-airport-management/feed/ 0 ACI World Selects NACO & To70 to Create Global Framework for Improved Airport ESG Reporting https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/31/aci-world-selects-naco-to70-to-create-global-framework-for-improved-airport-esg-reporting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aci-world-selects-naco-to70-to-create-global-framework-for-improved-airport-esg-reporting https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/31/aci-world-selects-naco-to70-to-create-global-framework-for-improved-airport-esg-reporting/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:49:46 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11564 Airports Council International (ACI) World today announces that global aviation consultancies and leaders in sustainable aviation, NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants), a company of Royal HaskoningDHV, and To70, have been selected to lead the creation of a global standardized framework for improved airport environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) reporting.   Airports face the ongoing challenge [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/10/31/aci-world-selects-naco-to70-to-create-global-framework-for-improved-airport-esg-reporting/feed/ 0 Fire Incident Forces Relocation of Flight Operations at Lagos Airport https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/11/fire-incident-forces-relocation-of-flight-operations-at-lagos-airport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-incident-forces-relocation-of-flight-operations-at-lagos-airport https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/11/fire-incident-forces-relocation-of-flight-operations-at-lagos-airport/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:19:33 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11167 Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) faced a fire incident on September 6th, 2023, which led to a hurried relocation of flight operations. This sudden change has caused significant disruptions and discomfort for passengers, shedding light on the challenges faced by the aviation industry in the region. The fire outbreak at the International Terminal 1 [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/11/fire-incident-forces-relocation-of-flight-operations-at-lagos-airport/feed/ 0 Legal Dispute Upends Windhoek Airport Leaving Airlines Stranded https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/24/legal-dispute-upends-windhoek-airport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=legal-dispute-upends-windhoek-airport https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/24/legal-dispute-upends-windhoek-airport/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:06:31 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10969 In an unforeseen turn of events, Windhoek Airport recently found itself embroiled in a legal dispute that led to significant disruptions in flight operations. The sudden termination of a ground service provider’s contract triggered a cascade of flight cancellations and diversions, affecting several airlines. On August 19, Windhoek Airport took a drastic step by terminating [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/24/legal-dispute-upends-windhoek-airport/feed/ 0 VINCI Airports Expands Footprint in Africa with Acquisition of Seven Airports in Cape Verde https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/26/vinci-airports-expands-footprint-in-africa-with-acquisition-of-seven-airports-in-cape-verde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vinci-airports-expands-footprint-in-africa-with-acquisition-of-seven-airports-in-cape-verde https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/26/vinci-airports-expands-footprint-in-africa-with-acquisition-of-seven-airports-in-cape-verde/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:01:48 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10751 VINCI Airports, a leading private airport operator, has successfully completed the financial agreement for the acquisition of seven airports in Cape Verde. This marks VINCI’s first venture into the African continent and represents a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The acquisition was made possible after fulfilling the conditions outlined in the concession [...]

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