Keywords: Airports


Morocco secures €270 million to expand four airports ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco has secured €270 million in financing from the African Development Bank to expand and modernize four major airports as the country prepares for an expected rise in passenger and air freight traffic in the coming years. The financing will support development projects at the airports of Marrakech,......

Morocco airports welcome 22.3 million passengers in first seven months of 2026

Morocco’s aviation sector continued to expand through the first seven months of 2026, with national airports handling nearly 22.3 million passengers by the end of July, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). The figure represents an 8.8% year-on-year increase,......

Morocco’s Casablanca and Marrakech airports rank among Africa’s largest by seat capacity

Morocco is strengthening its position on Africa’s aviation map, with Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport and Marrakech-Menara Airport ranking among the continent’s ten largest airports by available seat capacity in August 2026, according to data from the African Airlines Association......

African aviation: Casablanca and Marrakech rank among top 10 airports

Morocco is strengthening its position as a major aviation hub in Africa, with two of its busiest airports ranking among the continent’s ten largest in terms of available seat capacity. Data released by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in September 2026 show that Casablanca Mohammed V and......

South Africa faces growing pressure to preserve its regional aviation hub status

South Africa’s position as one of Africa’s established aviation hubs is facing increasing pressure as rival airports across the continent expand their networks, modernize infrastructure and attract new investment. The country’s Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has warned that maintaining......

Indonesia: Six Airports Closed Following Anak Krakatoa Eruption

The eruption of Anak Krakatoa is significantly disrupting air traffic in Indonesia. In light of the risks associated with the volcano's activity, authorities decided to suspend operations on Sunday at six airports, including Jakarta's main international hub. This precautionary measure directly affects......

Tetouan airport handles nearly 223,000 passengers by the end of July 2026

Tetouan–Sania Ramel International Airport handled 222,974 passengers during the first seven months of 2026, according to data released by Morocco's National Airports Office. The figure represents a 3.6% decline compared with the same period in 2025, when the northern Moroccan airport recorded......

Mohammed V airport handles nearly 7 million passengers in seven months

Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca recorded strong growth in passenger traffic during the first seven months of 2026, handling nearly seven million travelers, according to figures released by Morocco’s National Airports Office. The airport welcomed 6,953,695 passengers between January......

Dakhla airport records nearly 11% growth in passenger traffic by the end of July

Dakhla Airport recorded strong growth in passenger traffic during the first seven months of 2026, with the number of travelers rising by 10.94% compared with the same period last year, according to data released by Morocco’s National Airports Office. The airport handled 210,653 passengers between......