African digital transformation firm Phungela has announced a strategic partnership with global airport operations technology provider AeroCloud aimed at modernising airport operations across the continent.
The partnership brings together Phungela’s regional delivery expertise with AeroCloud’s cloud-native airport operations platform, which is currently used at more than 80 airports worldwide and supports over 78 airlines handling approximately 360 million passengers annually.
The collaboration is expected to help African airports transition from legacy systems to more agile, data-driven and predictive operating models. The shift is intended to improve operational efficiency, enhance passenger flow, strengthen resilience and unlock additional capacity without the need for major new infrastructure investments.
Under the agreement, Phungela will be responsible for local market engagement, implementation, service delivery and ongoing support for airport operators across Africa. AeroCloud will provide its cloud-based software and hardware solutions designed to optimise core airport functions, including gate and stand management, passenger flow optimisation and real-time operational decision-making.
Phungela Chief Executive Officer Nkululeko Mhlaba said the partnership positions the company at the centre of Africa’s aviation digital transformation efforts. He noted that efficient and scalable airport operations are increasingly critical as passenger volumes continue to rise across the continent.
AeroCloud Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder George Richardson said the partnership would support airport operators seeking to adopt modern, connected and resilient operating systems, adding that local delivery capability is essential to successful technology deployment.
The partnership underscores a shared commitment by both companies to invest in local capability and support the long-term growth and connectivity of Africa’s aviation sector.
