69th Edition of the ACI Africa Conference Ongoing in Kigali

The 69th edition of the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Board Meeting, Regional Committees, Conference, and Exhibition (#ACIAfricaKigali) is underway at the Kigali Conference Center (KCC). The meeting is being attended by ACI Africa Regional Committees for Safety & Technical and Facilitation, Technology and Innovation, and Environment and Sustainable Development. Distinguished speakers from the aviation…

Flight Landings in Kenya’s Airports Increased by 38% in 2022

Flight landings in Kenya’s airports increased by 38% to 62,000 in 2022 which was only 13% shy of the pre-Covid-19 performance according to the Tourism Research Institute Kenya. Of Kenya’s busiest airports Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi registered a flight landings growth of 44%, Moi International Airport (MIA) Mombasa registered growth of 33%,…

Kenya’s Aviation Sector: The Future is Here 

By Tabitha Gichuhi As a leading African nation in the tourism sector, Kenya has one of the most vibrant and exciting aviation markets in the continent. The country’s airports, airlines, and services have made tremendous strides in recent years, transforming the industry from a small-scale affair to a major player within the global aviation industry….

ASECNA, Indra to Enhance Landing Safety within 17 African Airports

Indra has been awarded a major contract for the supply and installation of air navigation systems in Africa for 15 million euros. The company will deliver its Normarc instrument landing system (ILS) and distance measuring equipment (DME) to 17 airports in 12 countries, all operated by ASECNA.  As a turnkey project, Indra is responsible for…

Global Traveler Celebrates the Winners of the 19th Annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards

Best Overall Airline in the World1. Singapore Airlines2. United Airlines3. Delta Air Lines4. Emirates5. Etihad Airways Best Airline Alliance1. oneworld2. Star Alliance3. SkyTeam Best Aircraft Type1. Airbus A3502. Boeing 7773. Boeing 7874. Airbus A3305. Airbus A320 Best Airline for Business Class1. Turkish Airlines2. Singapore Airlines3. United Airlines4. Cathay Pacific Airways5. Korean Air Best Airline for…

Airports Company South Africa: Revenue Up 81% in 2021/22 Over 2020

PERFORMANCE HEADLINES: • Revenue up 81%, from R2.2 billion to R3.9 billion • ACSA reports a loss of R1 billion, down from R2.6 billion loss in 2020/21 • Gearing increases to 26% from 23% • Recover and Sustain strategy implemented with positive results Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has today reported its financial results for…