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Ravinala Airports celebrated on January 23 in Nosy Be the successful completion of the relocation of the village previously located within the airport zone to the new resettlement village of “Pont Valiha,” also known as “Fascène Nafindra,” marking a major milestone in the development and security of Nosy Be International Airport.This official ceremony, held in the presence of local authorities, institutional partners, and residents, marks the success of a long-term relocation process that placed the affected communities at the heart of the project, in line with International Finance Corporation (IFC) standards.Today, Pont Valiha is a self-sufficient village under the responsibility of the Municipality of Nosy Be, equipped with serviced infrastructure, access to water and electricity, and improved living conditions for its residents. Formerly without land titles for their homes located in the airport area, residents are now land title holders, have benefited from more than five years of support in restoring their livelihoods, and have received new homes built according to designs of their choice. 

The official award ceremony announcing the winner of the Art’éroport artistic competition took place today at Antananarivo International Airport, managed by Ravinala Airports. This unique project aims to dress a stationary aircraft at the airport with art, through the themes “Malagasy culture and traditions,” “Malagasy biodiversity and nature,” and/or “Travel and Madagascar’s openness to the world.” Visible to more than one million passengers, this artistic aircraft will become an iconic photobooth at the country’s main gateway. This initiative is also part of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program of Airports Council International (ACI), whose objective is to enhance the passenger experience and create a positive and inspiring atmosphere within the airport. Congratulations to the winners – Team HETSY! Andriantosaina Steven – Graphic Designer & 3D Artist Razakasoa Stephano Christian – Illustrator & Visual Artist They will receive a prize of 10,000,000 Ariary and will produce their artwork with the financial support of Ravinala Airports. We extend our thanks to the jury members appointed by the sponsoring ministries and institutional representatives: The Ministry of Transport and Meteorology of Madagascar, The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts of Madagascar, Ministry of Communication and Culture, Yavarhoussen Foundation, Ravinala Airports Madagascar. Inauguration scheduled for March 2026. We also thank all participating artists for their creativity and commitment, which help make Antananarivo International Airport a vibrant, inspiring place and a showcase of Malagasy creativity.  

As a Gold Sponsor of this 2nd edition, Ravinala Airports actively took part in the launch of the Indian Ocean CEO Summit, a major event bringing together key economic stakeholders from the region to address issues of leadership, innovation, and regional cooperation. This participation reflects Ravinala Airports’ commitment to contributing to strategic dialogue and to the sustainable development of the aviation and economic sectors in the Indian Ocean region. Save the date: April 9 and 10 for this 2nd edition.