Airports Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/airports/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:41:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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/tag/airports/ 32 32 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 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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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/26/vinci-airports-expands-footprint-in-africa-with-acquisition-of-seven-airports-in-cape-verde/feed/ 0 Brazen Theft at Lagos Airport: Criminal Gang Steals Newly Installed Runway Lights https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/14/brazen-theft-at-lagos-airport-criminal-gang-steals-newly-installed-runway-lights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brazen-theft-at-lagos-airport-criminal-gang-steals-newly-installed-runway-lights https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/14/brazen-theft-at-lagos-airport-criminal-gang-steals-newly-installed-runway-lights/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:55:12 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10658 In a shocking incident that highlights the pervasive issue of organized crime in Nigeria, a criminal gang targeted Lagos Airport and successfully stole a significant portion of the newly installed runway lighting. According to local media reports, thieves managed to steal a substantial portion of the runway 18R/36L lighting at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/07/14/brazen-theft-at-lagos-airport-criminal-gang-steals-newly-installed-runway-lights/feed/ 0 Megatrends: Carving a Cost-Efficient Route to the Future of Travel https://airspace-africa.com/2023/05/04/megatrends-carving-a-cost-efficient-route-to-the-future-of-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=megatrends-carving-a-cost-efficient-route-to-the-future-of-travel https://airspace-africa.com/2023/05/04/megatrends-carving-a-cost-efficient-route-to-the-future-of-travel/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 13:20:34 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9806 The future of travel is set to be transformed by a range of powerful megatrends, from emerging technologies to societal and economic trends. To adapt to this rapidly changing landscape, airports and airlines must act now to prepare for the years ahead. The ‘SITA Meet the Megatrends’ report explored 12 trends that will shape travel. [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/05/04/megatrends-carving-a-cost-efficient-route-to-the-future-of-travel/feed/ 0 At least 14 Aircraft damaged in Fighting at Khartoum Airport in Sudan https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/20/at-least-14-aircraft-damaged-in-fighting-at-khartoum-airport-in-sudan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=at-least-14-aircraft-damaged-in-fighting-at-khartoum-airport-in-sudan https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/20/at-least-14-aircraft-damaged-in-fighting-at-khartoum-airport-in-sudan/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:48:33 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9658 Fighting in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has resulted in the destruction of at least 14 aircraft, according to satellite imagery company Maxar Technologies. The ongoing conflict, involves clashes between the army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Force (RSF). Both sides claim to have control of important parts of the capital, including the airport. Satellite imagery [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/04/20/at-least-14-aircraft-damaged-in-fighting-at-khartoum-airport-in-sudan/feed/ 0 ACI World releases Latest Airports Economics Report https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/22/aci-world-releases-latest-airports-economics-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aci-world-releases-latest-airports-economics-report https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/22/aci-world-releases-latest-airports-economics-report/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:56:01 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9453 Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its 2023 edition of the Airport Economics Report and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), presenting a comprehensive view of the airport industry’s financial performance for the 2021 year. The annual Airport Economics Report presents an in-depth global analysis of airport industry revenues by source, costs, and related trends [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/22/aci-world-releases-latest-airports-economics-report/feed/ 0 Afroport Mauritanie Commits to IATA Global Standards for Ground Handling Safety at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/15/afroport-mauritanie-commits-to-iata-global-standards-for-ground-handling-safety-at-nouakchott-oumtounsy-international-airport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afroport-mauritanie-commits-to-iata-global-standards-for-ground-handling-safety-at-nouakchott-oumtounsy-international-airport https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/15/afroport-mauritanie-commits-to-iata-global-standards-for-ground-handling-safety-at-nouakchott-oumtounsy-international-airport/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:26:58 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9413 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed an agreement with Afroport Mauritanie to enhance the safety of ground operations at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport in Mauritania. The agreement focuses on promoting the adoption of two critical global standards: the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) and the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO). Under the [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/15/afroport-mauritanie-commits-to-iata-global-standards-for-ground-handling-safety-at-nouakchott-oumtounsy-international-airport/feed/ 0 African Airports Make Strong Contribution to Global Carbon Reduction Efforts https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/14/african-airports-make-strong-contribution-to-global-carbon-reduction-efforts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=african-airports-make-strong-contribution-to-global-carbon-reduction-efforts https://airspace-africa.com/2023/03/14/african-airports-make-strong-contribution-to-global-carbon-reduction-efforts/#respond Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:02:21 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=9398 Today, the Airport Carbon Accreditation Annual Report 2021-2022 was released, showcasing the remarkable carbon management progress made by accredited airports in Africa. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa saw a remarkable growth rate of 38% in airport participation, with 22 accredited airports across 13 countries. The efforts of African airports have contributed [...]

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