Phungela, an African digital transformation company, has entered into a strategic partnership with AeroCloud, a global provider of cloud-native airport operations technology.
The partnership marks a significant step in advancing Africa’s aviation digital infrastructure, combining Phungela’s deep regional expertise and delivery capability with AeroCloud’s proven, cloud-native airport operations platform.
Together, Phungela and AeroCloud will enable African airports to transition from legacy, soiled 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, while AeroCloud will provide its cloud-native hardware and software platform designed to optimize airport operations. The partnership is aimed at delivering end-to-end digital transformation that supports smarter decision-making, real-time visibility, and improved coordination across airport stakeholders.
It also reinforces Phungela’s role as a strategic technology partner within Africa’s aviation ecosystem, supporting airports as they respond to increasing passenger volumes, operational complexity, and the need for more agile, data-driven operations.
Nkululeko Mhlaba, Chief Executive Officer at Phungela, said, “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 modernize 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 optimization, 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, said, “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.”
