• Feature

    Entebbe Airport Celebrates Record Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic as Uganda Hails Aviation Boom

    Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion, marking a new era for the nation’s aviation industry.

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  • Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo

    Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in Africa’s air transport market.

    R-L DG . Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo and Mr Colins Nweke, Organiser, Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum. Pic- Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Nigeria.
  • PHI Air Medical Becomes First Air Ambulance Operator in the Americas to Train Pilots with VR Flight Simulation—Using Loft Dynamics’ Simulator

    PHI Air Medical pioneers VR flight simulation with Loft Dynamics’ FAA-qualified system, redefining pilot training for air ambulance operations.

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  • Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

    Gulfstream surpasses 3 million nautical miles on SAF as its next-generation aircraft fly to NBAA-BACE 2025, advancing business aviation sustainability.

    Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
  • Sikorsky Converts BLACK HAWK® into U-Hawk™, A Battle-Ready Autonomous UAS

    Sikorsky transforms the UH-60L Black Hawk into the autonomous S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™, a next-generation uncrewed helicopter with 25% more cargo space and MATRIX™ autonomy.

    By removing the cockpit, seats and crew stations, the Sikorsky S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™ helicopter becomes the first fully autonomous Black Hawk helicopter. Photo courtesy, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
  • Marrakech Joins Delta’s Growing Global Network: New Direct Route from Atlanta Opens Gateway to Morocco

    Delta Air Lines launches nonstop flights between Atlanta and Marrakech, enhancing U.S.–Morocco connectivity and expanding its African route network.

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  • Botswana Air Access Welcomes New Proflight Zambia Service Connecting Lusaka, Livingstone and Maun

    Proflight Zambia’s new Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route enhances regional air connectivity, tourism, and business cooperation between Zambia and Botswana.

  • Terminal 3 Planned for Namibia’s Major Airport

    Namibia Airports Company to build Terminal 3 at Hosea Kutako International Airport as part of its green, multi-airport infrastructure development plan.

    Picture: Namibia Airports Company
  • Air Seychelles Increases Frequency to Daily Service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi

    Air Seychelles increases Seychelles–Abu Dhabi flights to a daily schedule from 16 October 2025, enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism growth.

    Air Seychelles Increases Frequency to Daily Service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi
  • South Africa’s Air Navigation Crisis Grounds Flights and Threatens Economic Stability

    Flight cancellations and delays across South Africa as ATNS fails to maintain navigation procedures, disrupting tourism and regional air connectivity.

    Beckett P from https://unsplash.com/ Airplane Airport Plane Air Traffic Control Tower 787 Atc Building https://unsplash.com/photos/black-and-white-bird-flying-over-the-building-during-daytime-SFsrWqAWOMI
  • ATNS Says It’s Making Good Progress to Stabilise and Rebuild

    ATNS reports significant progress in stabilising operations, restoring flight procedures, and rebuilding core capacity under new leadership and expert guidance.

    Photo credit ©ATNS
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    • Interview

    The Cessna SkyCourier® Lands in Africa: Absolute Aviation Highlights Its Features

    The Cessna SkyCourier® has officially arrived in Africa for its grand tour, and Justin van Tonder, Aircraft Sales Director at Absolute Aviation, provided an in-depth walk-through of the 19-seat, twin-engine turboprop aircraft during a recent static display held in their hangar at Lanseria.

    Designed to maximise efficiency, reliability, and profitability for regional operators, the Cessna SkyCourier® combines a large payload with excellent short-field performance. It is ideally suited for commuter routes, charter services, and remote-access missions where capacity and flexibility are critical. The freighter configuration further enhances its operational versatility, providing additional value for operators.

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