Mozambique’s government has approved the Civil Aviation Master Plan (PDAC) 2026 - 2045, and outlined approximately $710 million in planned investment to modern the natioanl aviation sector over the next two decades.
The African country has unveiled an ambitious 20 - year roadmap focused on modernises airport infrastructure., improve airspace safety, and restructure the state - owned airline to boost long – competitiveness.
Funding is expected to be drawn from a combination of the state budget, public private partnerships, and international development finance from institutions including the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the EU, and Japan’s JICA.
The Mozambican authorities have identified civil aviation as a key enabler of tourism, trade, and national integration with 80 of the plan’s 142 measures scheduled for implementation within the first five years.
The $710 million investment is divided into two major areas to support economic growth and regional tourism.
The plan prioritises airport infrastructure upgrades, with $440 million allocated to the refurbishment and transformation of key airports including the expansion of Beira International Airport to improve connectivity and cargo flow, Maputo International Airport upgraded with a target to handle 2.8 million passengers yearly by 2050, up from 2.03 million passenger recorded across all routes in 2024, and the currently modernised Nacala International Airport that will be refurbished to utilize its northern location for expanded regional travel and freight.
A further $210 million has been earmarked for airspace management modernisation, including the installation of radar systems and the creation of a new National Air Navigation Agency.
The Master Plan outlines critical steps to protect the country’s aviation sector. State - owned carrier Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is also a focal point of the reform. The plan addresses its aging fleet and low competitiveness with the aim to establish it as a relevant carrier in the region.
In addition modrrnisation plans address serious vulnerabilities and a lack of continuous cyber risk monitoring at key operators and hubs.
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