Kufra International Airport has officially resumed normal operations following the completion of runway maintenance, confirmed through a published NOTAM. The airport, which closed on 15 January for a month-long rehabilitation programme that began on 19 January, has now restarted flight operations in line with standard procedures. Located in southeastern Libya near the borders with Egypt, Sudan, and Chad, and under the control of authorities based in Benghazi, Kufra plays a strategic role in regional air navigation, with up to 100 international overflights daily. While the closure had previously drawn speculation regarding its broader geopolitical implications, airport management stated that the maintenance work has been completed successfully and reaffirmed its commitment to operational continuity and air navigation safety.
French aerospace giant Safran has announced a €280 million ($332 million) investment to build a 26,000 m² aircraft landing gear manufacturing plant in Nouaceur near Casablanca, Morocco, scheduled to start operations in 2029. The facility, which will employ around 500 skilled workers, is part of Safran’s strategy to support the ramp-up of Airbus A320 production…
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