18 August 2026
AFRAA Calls for Coordinated Action on Airline Blocked Funds in Africa
AFRAA is calling for coordinated government and central bank action on blocked airline funds, after finding…
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18 August 2026
Airbus Data Shows 300 Aircraft in African Airline Fleets at End-July 2026
Airbus’s latest Africa data shows 300 aircraft in service with African operators at end-July 2026, with…
11 August 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Boeing Landing Gear Exchange Agreement to 787-9 Fleet
Ethiopian Airlines has extended its Boeing 787 Landing Gear Exchange agreement to cover 10 Boeing 787-9…
3 August 2026
Etihad Airways Strengthens Its African Network with Three Partnerships in July
Etihad Airways has signed partnership agreements with Fastjet, Air Peace and Africa World Airlines, extending its…
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Korea and Algeria Agree Traffic Rights for Direct Air Services
Korea and Algeria have established traffic rights for four weekly passenger and cargo services, creating…
De Havilland Canada Delivers First Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines
De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to…
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Service
Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, from 12…
Continued Investment in Aviation Critical as Ethiopia’s Passenger Demand Triples by 2044
IATA urges Ethiopia to sustain aviation investment as passenger demand is forecast to triple over…
IATA Calls on African Governments to Prioritise Aviation for Long Term Economic Growth
IATA calls on African governments to improve aviation safety, reduce costs, unlock airline funds and…
AfDB Seeks Financial Model Auditor for Bishoftu International Airport Project in Ethiopia
AfDB has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Bishoftu International Airport Project…
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options for Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft into Firm Orders
Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders, strengthening its…
African Aviation MRO: From Capital Flight to Continental Capability
Africa’s aviation growth is constrained by limited MRO capacity, capital flight, and regulatory fragmentation. A…
Eight Decades of Soaring High: Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years of Service
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 80 years of service, marking a major milestone in African aviation with…
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…
Bishoftu International Airport Project Advances as Ethiopian Airlines Shortlists EPC-F Contractors
Ethiopian Airlines Group shortlists contractors for EPC-F main works packages of the Bishoftu International Airport…
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, becoming…
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Ethiopia and Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership and Sign Debt Restructuring Agreement
Ethiopia and Italy sign debt restructuring agreement under G20 Common Framework, supporting reforms, Koysha Hydropower…
The New Terminal One at JFK and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership for New York Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will move its JFK operations to the New Terminal One in 2026 under…
Ethiopian Cargo to Join Freightos’ Booking Platform
Ethiopian Cargo will join Freightos’ booking platform, adding digital rates, eBooking, payments and interlining across…
Boeing and Jimma University Partner to Advance Jimma as a Centre of Excellence in Aerospace Education
Boeing and Jimma University launch a long-term partnership to develop aerospace education and aviation sciences…
AfDB Seeks Lenders’ Environmental And Social Advisor For Bishoftu International Airport Project
AfDB issues EoI for Lenders’ Environmental and Social Advisor for Ethiopia’s Bishoftu International Airport project.…
Ethiopian Airlines to Inaugurate Three New Domestic Airports and Commence New Passenger Services
Ethiopian Airlines will inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights, expanding its network…
Is Ethiopia Leading the Way of Africa’s Aviation Renaissance?
Africa’s aviation sector is accelerating, driven by new routes, major infrastructure projects and airline expansion.…
AfDB Seeks Lenders’ Technical Advisor for Bishoftu International Airport
The African Development Bank has issued an EoI for a Lenders’ Technical Advisor to support…
Ethiopian Airlines Confirms the Order of Nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Airplanes
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed an order for nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with deliveries planned…
Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Nucore Technologies to Advance Digital Transformation
Ethiopian Airlines signs a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies to strengthen B2B digital distribution, NDC…
Ethiopian Airlines Marks the Groundbreaking of Bishoftu International Airport Construction
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced construction of Bishoftu International Airport following a landmark groundbreaking ceremony attended…
Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 full strip-and-paint programme, marking a major milestone…
Ethiopia Feasibility Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ICAO’s feasibility study outlines Ethiopia’s potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, assessing key feedstocks and…
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Its Position as Africa’s Largest A350 Operator with Order for Six Additional A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest…
Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two ATR 72-600 for Air Congo Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will lease two new ATR 72-600 aircraft for Air Congo, strengthening regional connectivity…