Ethiopian Airlines detailed its infrastructure investments, cargo expansion, regulatory harmonisation needs and progress on a new mega airport during the Luanda Financing Summit on African aviation development.
Air Seychelles increases Seychelles–Abu Dhabi flights to a daily schedule from 16 October 2025, enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism growth.
Air Botswana confirms the departure of General Manager Ms Naomi Leungo Rasebotsa and continuation of Mr Boikanyo Ntwaagae as Acting General Manager.
Airlink launches twice-weekly Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from 3 June 2026, boosting tourism and investment links with Tanzania’s island economy.
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Airlink resumes Johannesburg–Maseru flights on 7 November 2025 after Moshoeshoe I International Airport restores compliant fire and rescue capability.
Airlink suspends Johannesburg–Maseru flights after safety equipment failure at Moshoeshoe I Airport leaves Lesotho without scheduled air service.
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways expand their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing Africa–Asia–Middle East connectivity.
AASA urges regulatory harmonisation, open markets, supply chain stability, and sustainable reforms to unlock Africa’s aviation potential and growth.
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial stability, and sustainable domestic operations.
Airlink and Air Austral sign a bilateral SPA to expand connectivity across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, enhancing regional trade and tourism links.
Airlink launches twice-weekly Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from 3 June 2026, boosting tourism and investment links with Tanzania’s island economy.
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Guinea signs MoU with Gewan Africa to relaunch Air Guinée and modernise its aviation sector, including airport upgrades and regional airfield reconstruction.
Airlink confirms lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, boosting fleet capacity and regional connectivity across sub-Saharan Africa.
FLYGABON has taken delivery of its first ATR 42-600, completing its fleet modernisation and confirming a second aircraft for 2026 delivery.
Kenya Airways appoints PS Teresia Mbaika, CBS, as a non-executive director, representing the Ministry of Roads and Transport, effective 18 July 2025.
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance connectivity, and drive sustainable growth in Africa’s aviation sector.
Ethiopian Airlines opens a new airport in Wollo Kombolcha, boosting domestic connectivity, industrial access, and regional economic development.
South African Airways to begin direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights on 9 December 2025, boosting tourism and offering travellers flexible weekly options.
IATA calls on African states to boost aviation’s role in economic growth by improving safety, reducing costs, unblocking airline funds, and supporting CORSIA.
Turkish Airlines and Airlink have entered into a codeshare agreement to enhance air connectivity across Southern Africa, effective 1 August 2025.
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand routes, and promote regional integration across Africa.
Royal Air Maroc and Al Barid Bank have introduced a digital, contactless passenger service at Casablanca Airport, enhancing check-in, transit, and boarding with NFC technology.
Angola and Ethiopia have signed an Air Services Agreement to enhance aviation cooperation, enabling improved connectivity, safety, and commercial operations.
TAAG Angola Airlines advances its fleet modernisation with $297M EXIM Bank financing for Boeing 787-10 aircraft and GE engines, boosting efficiency and sustainability.
Côte d'Ivoire is advancing its air transport sector with strategic reforms and investments to become a leading West African aviation hub, driven by growing passenger traffic and the expansion of Air Côte d'Ivoire.
Qatar Airways Cargo makes its first landing at AIAAN, delivering 97 tonnes of oil industry cargo from Shanghai, strengthening Angola's logistics hub.
