Munich Airport Partners Nigerian Consultants to Launch Africa Airport Executive Programme
Munich Airport International (MAI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich Airport (Flughafen München GmbH – FMG) in Bavaria, Germany, is set to roll out a comprehensive Africa Airport Business Executive Programme designed to transform airport management across the continent.
The initiative will feature workshops, peer reviews, and intensive training sessions, serving as a benchmarking forum modelled after the Nigeria Airport Business Summit.
According to Mr. Fortune Idu, Managing Director of FCI International and MAI’s Nigerian partner, the programme will give African airport managers direct access to European expertise in airport development and operations. The goal is to help African airports scale up to global standards, strengthen regional connectivity, and advance the continent’s ambition for a Single African Sky.
At the end of January 2026, Nigerian officials from the Civil Aviation Authority, Airspace Management Agency, and the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, coordinated by FCI International, visited Munich Airport International for a focused exchange on BVLOS operations, regulatory frameworks, and future use cases. The visit brought together experts from Germany and Nigeria to align on shared objectives and explore pathways for safe and scalable unmanned aviation systems.
“This collaboration builds on more than five years of joint initiatives covering airside management, terminal operations, facility and maintenance management, and airport masterplanning with delegates from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,” Idu explained.
He stressed that African airports deserve practical access to global business corridors, supported by information exchange and knowledge transfer.
MAI’s membership in ACI Africa as a World Business Partner strengthens this synergy, providing a platform for African stakeholders to benefit from international best practices.
Idu revealed that further programmes are scheduled to commence later this year at Munich Airport, focusing on developing airport business models and equipping participants with the skills to transform airport management into a creative, profitable, and sustainable venture.
He noted that Africa’s broader economic initiatives, including the African Continental Free Trade Area and the single airspace project, require airports to prepare for increased utilisation and evolving global travel protocols.
“Munich Airport has supported developing countries for many years. This collaboration is unique and provides a win-win for the region,” Idu said.
MAI has been active worldwide for over 30 years, advising airports, enhancing operations, and delivering training initiatives based on modern international standards.
The Africa Airport Business Executive Programme is expected to position African airports as competitive hubs, capable of meeting rising demand and integrating into global aviation networks.
