Windoek Obsever
22 September 2026
South Africa’s position as a leading aviation hub is coming under increasing pressure as regional competitors expand connectivity and invest in airport infrastructure, according to Airports Company South Africa (Acsa).
In its Corporate Plan for 2026/27 to 2028/29, Acsa said South Africa’s aviation growth had stagnated while countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya and Egypt were expanding their connectivity.
The company attributed the erosion of South Africa’s hub position to operational instability, regulatory constraints and the absence of a dominant airline to anchor connecting traffic...
