(Posted 25th September 2026)
From airports that once served as gateways between a handful of destinations to an increasingly connected continent alive with possibility, Africa’s aviation story has been one of remarkable transformation, and for 35 years, ACI Africa has grown alongside it.
Through changing skies, emerging technologies and evolving passenger expectations, we have championed safer airports, stronger leadership, professional excellence, sustainable growth and greater collaboration across Africa’s aviation community.
Behind every milestone are the people who made it possible: the airport professionals who kept Africa moving, the leaders who dared to imagine more, the partners who invested in progress and the communities whose ambitions continue to inspire our journey.
Today, in Abuja, Nigeria, we celebrate more than an anniversary. We celebrate 35 years of shared knowledge, enduring partnerships and a collective belief in the power of airports to connect people, unlock opportunities and transform economies.
We honour how far we have travelled. We celebrate everyone who has been part of the journey. And with our eyes firmly fixed on the horizon, we look forward to the possibilities still ahead.
ACI Africa at 35: Rooted in our journey. United by our purpose. Ready for what comes next.
