IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium battery transport, live animal welfare, and digital tools.
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TAAG Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
TAAG Chairman Clóvis Martins Rosa outlines how African airlines can strengthen their position under SAATM, highlighting consolidation, infrastructure investment, fleet renewal and the need for trust and financing at the Luanda Financing Summit.
Johannesburg–Maseru Flights to Resume Following Restoration of Airport Safety Services
Airlink resumes Johannesburg–Maseru flights on 7 November 2025 after Moshoeshoe I International Airport restores compliant fire and rescue capability.
Suspension of Johannesburg–Maseru Flights Highlights Critical Infrastructure Gaps in Southern Africa
Airlink suspends Johannesburg–Maseru flights after safety equipment failure at Moshoeshoe I Airport leaves Lesotho without scheduled air service.
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access and Deepen Cooperation with Codeshare Partnership Launch
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie launch a new codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity between Algeria, Asia, and the Middle East via Doha’s Hamad International Airport.
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.
FlySafair Unveils Protea Livery Designed by 22-Year-Old South African Student
FlySafair and Cricket South Africa unveil a Protea-themed aircraft livery by 22-year-old Dinika Naidu, marking one year of their national partnership.
SAA Extends African Connectivity with New Service Between Johannesburg and Gaborone
South African Airways launches a twice-daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, strengthening intra-African connectivity, trade and regional integration.
Airlink to Spice Up Zanzibar Market – Tickets Now on Sale!
Airlink launches twice-weekly Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from 3 June 2026, boosting tourism and investment links with Tanzania’s island economy.
COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen China–Africa Connectivity
Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to enhance air connectivity between Morocco and China, supporting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across Africa.
Avolon Agrees to Lease Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Avolon will lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, supporting the airline’s growth strategy to become a global connector by 2037.
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.
Leadership Update At Air Botswana
Air Botswana confirms the departure of General Manager Ms Naomi Leungo Rasebotsa and continuation of Mr Boikanyo Ntwaagae as Acting General Manager.
The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts warn seat layouts and slow recovery hinder market share gains.
Launch of Discover Airlines Hailed as Another Milestone for Seychelles
Discover Airlines joins Seychelles in 2025, boosting air connectivity, tourism growth, and direct links with Germany through Lufthansa Group.
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
Mango Airlines has flown its last flight, leaving a gap in South Africa’s budget travel market, even as SAA experiences unprecedented growth. Discover the impact on domestic flights and tourism.
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.
