Digital transformation firm Phungela has announced a strategic partnership with global airport operations technology provider AeroCloud, rolling modern, cloud-native airport solutions across Africa.
AeroCloud currently supports operations at over 80 airports worldwide, is used by over 78 airlines, and underpins airport environments that collectively process around 360-million passengers annually.
Together, Phungela and AeroCloud will enable African airports to transition from legacy systems to more agile, data-driven and predictive operating models. This digital shift will help airports improve efficiency, enhance passenger flow, strengthen operational resilience and unlock capacity, without the need for major new infrastructure investments.
Under the partnership, Phungela will lead local market engagement, implementation, service delivery and ongoing support for airports across Africa. AeroCloud will provide its cloud-native hardware and software platform designed to optimise airport operations.
Nkululeko Mhlaba, CEO of Phungela, says: “Our partnership with AeroCloud positions Phungela at the forefront of aviation digital transformation in Africa. Airports are critical economic gateways, and the ability to operate efficiently, predictively and at scale is no longer optional. By combining our understanding of the African aviation landscape with AeroCloud’s cloud-native platform, we are enabling airports to modernise operations in a practical, scalable and future-ready way. This collaboration is about building long-term capability and delivering real operational impact on the ground.”
AeroCloud’s platform supports core airport operational functions including stand and gate management, passenger flow optimisation and real-time decision-making, helping airport teams unlock capacity and improve performance without large capital investments.
George Richardson, CEO and co-founder of AeroCloud, says: “Partnering with Phungela is a natural and important step in our global growth journey. Airports do not just need innovative technology; they need trusted local partners who understand their operating environment. Phungela brings deep regional insight, strong delivery capability and a clear vision for digital transformation across Africa’s aviation sector. Together, we are well positioned to support airport operators as they move toward more modern, connected and resilient operations.”