The Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to upgrade Kolwezi Airport to international airport status, making it the country’s fourth international gateway and significantly improving global access to the mineral-rich Copperbelt region. The expansion, supported by government initiatives discussed in Kinshasa, will include upgrades to runways, terminals, navigation systems, and air traffic control infrastructure to meet International Civil Aviation Organization requirements. Authorities expect the development to boost business travel, tourism, and investment—particularly in the region’s mining sector—while creating jobs, improving connectivity, and strengthening Kolwezi’s role as a key commercial and aviation hub in southern DRC.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched several AI-driven initiatives to modernize air cargo operations, focusing on faster, safer, and more efficient workflows. Key projects include an AI Subject Matter Expert (SME) app to provide rapid access to cargo and safety manuals, the Air Cargo AI Excellence Hub to promote industry collaboration and standards for AI integration, and AI tools to improve interline cargo coordination across…
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