Luanda: The Minister of State for Economic Coordination, Jos© de Lima Massano, reaffirmed on Tuesday in Luanda the Angolan government's commitment to the modernization of airport infrastructure and the sustainability of the civil aviation sector, as fundamental pillars for the diversification of the national economy.
According to Angola Press News Agency, speaking at the opening of the 75th Conference of the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa, the minister highlighted Angola's trajectory in implementing macroeconomic reforms that have allowed for consistent growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The minister said the reforms implemented by the Angolan government resulted in growth rates in the non-oil sector exceeding 5% in 2024 and 2025, where the Services sector (aviation, tourism, telecommunications) reached 46.8%, the industry sector (extractive and manufacturing) 27.1%, and the Agriculture and Forestry sector 5.2%.
He emphasized that these advances have allowed for the expansion of the airport network, focused on connectivity and mobility, with investments in structuring projects of strong national and international impact.
The holding of the 75th ACI Africa Conference in Angola aims to strengthen the country's international positioning in the civil aviation sector, promote investment in the airport sector, highlighting the opportunities that exist in the country, according to government authorities. It also aims to stimulate air connectivity, focusing on African regional integration, share knowledge and best practices among the main actors in the sector, as well as contribute to the sustainable development of aviation in Africa.
The holding of the event in Luanda is also part of a broader vision of sector transformation, aligned with national efforts to modernize aviation, including the restructuring of operators, strengthening of the national air fleet and the establishment of international strategic partnerships.
ACI Africa is the African regional representation of Airports Council International, an organization that brings together airports from around the world. The organization's mission is to promote the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of airports across the continent. It also defends the interests of airports with regulatory bodies and governments, encourages cooperation and knowledge sharing among its members, and contributes to the integration of air transport on the continent. Currently, the organization plays a central role in consolidating a common vision for the growth of African aviation, aligned with initiatives such as the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and intra-African connectivity.