Liberia and Egypt Explore New Aviation Cooperation
At the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority met with Egypt’s aviation leaders to discuss the possibility of EgyptAir launching direct flights to Liberia.
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Ethiopian Airlines Hosts Two-Day Bishoftu Airport Project Showcase for Stakeholders
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New Collaboration To Tackle Air Travel Growth And Innovate Africa’s Passenger Experience
Ethiopian Airlines partners with SITA to drive innovation, enhance passenger experiences, and shape the future of African aviation.
Africa’s Aviation Growth: A Snapshot
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New Collaboration To Tackle Air Travel Growth And Innovate Africa’s Passenger Experience
Ethiopian Airlines partners with SITA to drive innovation, enhance passenger experiences, and shape the future of African aviation.
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Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing, and ThinkYoung empower Ethiopian youth with STEM training, hands-on aviation experience, and career opportunities.
Decarbonising Aviation: European Commission Supports Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The European Commission, in partnership with AFCAC, is driving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in Africa, supporting net-zero aviation by 2050.
IATA Highlights Aviation’s Strategic Role in Rwanda’s Economic Growth
IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports 42,000 jobs, and drives growth through tourism and connectivity.
Kenya Airways Charts Path to Recovery As Fleet Restoration Underway
Kenya Airways reports HY 2025 results, with grounded aircraft returning and a recovery plan underway to strengthen operations and connectivity.
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IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports 42,000 jobs, and drives growth through tourism and connectivity.
Kenya Airways Charts Path to Recovery As Fleet Restoration Underway
Kenya Airways reports HY 2025 results, with grounded aircraft returning and a recovery plan underway to strengthen operations and connectivity.
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates its New Airport Project in Yabello alongside a New Passenger Service to the Airport
Ethiopian Airlines has opened the new Yabello Airport in Oromia, Ethiopia, with a passenger service to boost trade, tourism, and regional connectivity.
RwandAir Strengthens Operations With Added Aircraft
RwandAir boosts operations with two new Boeing 737-800s and returning aircraft, reducing delays and enhancing reliability ahead of an Airbus A330-200 delivery.
Air Mauritius Posts First Quarter Profits Of MUR 252.7 Million (EUR 4.9 Million) For Financial Year 2025/2026
Air Mauritius posts MUR 252.7m profit in Q1 2025/26, its best in nine years, driven by rising passenger revenue despite fleet challenges.
Mango Breathes its Last Breath
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AFG Aviation Ireland Limited Expands African Footprint with CRJ1000 Finance Lease to Nigeria’s Cally Air
AFG Aviation Ireland delivers two CRJ1000 aircraft on finance lease to Cally Air, boosting fleet growth and regional connectivity in Nigeria and West Africa.
Growthpoint and FlySafair Launch Industry-First Travel Benefit for Joburg Office Tenants
Growthpoint Properties has partnered with FlySafair to launch SmartFlight, an industry-first travel benefit for Johannesburg office tenants, allowing up to 30% of tenant installation allowances to be converted into blockchain-based flight vouchers for business travel.
Nigeria Grants Tanzania Air, A Foreign Carrier Operating Permit
Nigeria grants Air Tanzania a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit for direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights, boosting trade, tourism and investment.
Proflight Zambia Flies to Windhoek
Proflight Zambia launches direct flights to Windhoek, enhancing regional connectivity and boosting tourism and business travel.
MOI International Airport, Mombasa Completes Full Scale Safety and Security Emergency Drills
Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has completed full-scale emergency drills simulating aircraft and sabotage incidents to test preparedness and coordination.
TAAG Launches Official Recruitment Portal
TAAG Angola Airlines has launched an official recruitment portal to streamline hiring, improve transparency, and attract skilled professionals.
Board of Directors for South African Airways (SAA)
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirms Cabinet approval of the new SAA Board, tasked with growth, governance, and fleet expansion to 2030.
NCAA Suspends ValueJet Pilots Following Safety Breach
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two ValueJet pilots following a serious safety protocol violation at Abuja’s domestic terminal on 5 August 2025.
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique Issues Tender for Short-Term Wet Lease of Five Aircraft
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique invites bids for the short-term wet lease of five aircraft. Submission deadline: 22 August 2025.
Guinea Signs Strategic Aviation Agreement with Gewan Africa
Guinea signs MoU with Gewan Africa to relaunch Air Guinée and modernise its aviation sector, including airport upgrades and regional airfield reconstruction.
Airlink and Azorra Finalise Lease of 10 New Embraer E195-E2s
Airlink confirms lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, boosting fleet capacity and regional connectivity across sub-Saharan Africa.
