Nigeria Pushes for African MRO Hubs to Halt Billions in Capital Flight
Nigeria's Aviation Minister calls for African MRO hubs to stop a reported $2.5 billion annual capital flight from overseas aircraft maintenance.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Business
Ethiopia Begins Construction on $12.7B Bishoftu Mega-Airport
Ethiopia has commenced construction on a $12.7B mega-airport in Bishoftu, designed to handle 110 million passengers and establish a new global hub.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Airports
Africa Leads in 2025 Air Accident Rate, IATA Report Finds
IATA's 2025 safety report shows Africa had the highest accident rate globally, driven by challenges with turboprop operations and runway safety.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Safety
Namibia Pledges Greater Role for Women in Aviation Industry
Namibia commits to empowering women in aviation, emphasizing mentorship and merit-based advancement to boost gender equality in technical and leadership roles.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Business
Ethiopia Advances Bishoftu Airport, Projected to Be Africa's Largest Hub
Ethiopian Airlines Group's new Bishoftu hub, set to be Africa's largest, requires up to 100,000 workers to meet its 110 million passenger capacity goal.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Airports