19 April 2026
Twenty-Two Countries Support ICAO Call to Action on Priorities for Global Aviation
22 countries support ICAO’s Marrakech Call to Action at GISS 2026, advancing global aviation safety, sustainability,…
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10 April 2026
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 growth,…
10 April 2026
SAA Announces Resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Prof. John Lamola
South African Airways CEO Prof John Lamola will step down at the end of April 2026,…
10 April 2026
Jambojet Unveils Integrated Operations Control Centre to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Jambojet unveils an Integrated Operations Control Centre to enhance operational efficiency, improve reliability, and support fleet…
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Mozambique Seeks Boeing Partnership in Renewed Push to Revitalise LAM
Mozambique is seeking cooperation with Boeing to restructure its national carrier LAM, as the airline…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
Angola: Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala Takes Office as Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Ports
Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala takes office as Angola’s Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime…
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…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique Strengthen Transport Cooperation
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique held trilateral discussions to strengthen transport cooperation, focusing on connectivity, trade,…
Kenya Airways Delivers WRC Safari Rally Cars as the Exclusive Airline Partner for the 2026 Edition
Kenya Airways transports the first WRC Safari Rally cars to Kenya ahead of the 2026…
IATA 2025 Safety Report Highlights Africa’s Aviation Safety Challenges and Progress
IATA’s 2025 Safety Report shows improving accident rates globally while Africa records the highest regional…
NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate to Enugu Air to Commence Scheduled Flight Operations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu…
SAA Welcomes 18-Year Jail Sentence for Former Employee in Aircraft Components Theft Syndicate
SAA has welcomed the 18-year jail sentence handed to a former SAAT employee convicted of…
Ghana: Flight Disruption on PassionAir Route Network
PassionAir reports flight disruptions on its Kumasi route and delays on other services due to…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
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Uganda Airlines Wet Leases Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to Restore Long-Haul Operations
Uganda Airlines wet leases an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to restore long-haul flights to London…
AFG Announces Placement of Airbus A320-232 with Buraq Air in Libya
AFG places an Airbus A320-232 with Libya’s Buraq Air, supporting the airline’s fleet expansion and…
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…
Embraer’s E2 Family Aligns Performance, Passenger Experience and Operating Economics with African Airline Needs
Embraer positions its E2 family as a right-sized solution for African airlines, supporting profitability, network…
Digital Integration Across African Airlines, Airports and Borders Could Significantly Improve Profitability
How digital integration across African airlines, airports and borders can improve profitability and support sustainable…
ATR Reports Strong 2025 Demand, Prepares 2026 Ramp-up
ATR reports 60 gross orders, $1.2 billion revenue and 32 deliveries in 2025, as it…
Investec Corporate & Investment Bank Supports Global Airways and LIFT’s Fleet Flexibility with A320 Financing
Investec finances Airbus A320 for Global Airways, enhancing fleet flexibility between LIFT’s domestic services and…
Air Congo Receives Boeing 737-800 As DRC Advances Regional Aviation Hub Strategy
Air Congo receives a Boeing 737-800 in Kinshasa as the DRC advances plans to position…
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…
TAAG Angola Airlines Receives Its Fifth Airbus A220-300 Keeping Momentum in Fleet Modernisation
TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its fifth Airbus A220-300, strengthening intra-African connectivity and advancing…
Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport
Airlink will move its Johannesburg–Luanda service to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) from…
The Rise of Air Transport in Benin as Amazone Airlines Obtains Its Air Operator’s Licence
Amazone Airlines has obtained its Air Operator’s Licence from ANAC Benin, marking a major milestone…
Safran Establishes a New Landing Gear Facility in Morocco
Safran will invest €280 million in a 26,000 m² landing gear facility in Casablanca, supporting…
TAAG Shareholders Approve Board And Governance Changes To Support 2024–2027 Strategic Plan
TAAG shareholders approve board and governance changes to strengthen leadership and accelerate delivery of the…
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key…