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Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa’s Transmission Company
African Pilot Magazine
Weekly African
Aviation Magazine
African Pilot Magazine is published weekly. This combination of regular updates and in-depth features makes it the place where Africa’s aviation story is told and where its future is being shaped.

7 April 2026
Heads Up: Air Côte d’Ivoire Aircraft Maintenance Centre (MRO) – Côte d’Ivoire
BOAD approves XOF35 billion for Air Côte d’Ivoire’s aircraft maintenance centre in Abidjan, strengthening regional MRO…

7 April 2026
Hydrogen Aviation OEM Beyond Aero Reaches Key Aircraft Design Milestone
Beyond Aero completes Preliminary Design Review of its hydrogen-electric business jet, advancing certification under EASA CS-25…

7 April 2026
Zambia, Eswatini Strengthen Aviation Ties with Launch of Direct Lusaka–Manzini Route
Zambia and Eswatini launch a direct Lusaka–Manzini route, strengthening regional connectivity, trade, and aviation growth aligned…

7 April 2026
FAA Publishes Special Conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW Electric Engine for Aircraft
The FAA issues special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW electric engine, marking a key step towards certification…
Mozambique–Brazil Cooperation to Strengthen Civil Aviation
Mozambique and Brazil sign a cooperation agreement to strengthen civil aviation governance, safety oversight, and…
Angola Challenges Africa to Overcome Fragmentation and Advance an Integrated Air Market
At the 75th ACI Africa Conference in Luanda, Angola calls for aviation integration, SAATM implementation,…
IFALPA’s Renewed Push Against Loss of Control Accidents
IFALPA’s latest papers target loss of control accidents, highlighting pilot training, automation risks, and aircraft…
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The World Bank assesses sustainable aviation fuel production potential in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South…
NSIB, SL-AAIIB Formalise MoU on Aircraft Accident Investigation, Data Sharing, and Capacity Building
Nigeria’s NSIB and Sierra Leone’s SL-AAIIB formalise an MoU to enhance aircraft accident investigation, data…
23 Years After its Collapse, Ex Nigeria Airways Staff are Still Waiting to be Paid
More than 20 years after Nigeria Airways collapsed, former staff are still waiting for unpaid…

















