Business Aviation: An Essential Enabler for Africa’s Growth
Dawit Lemma highlights business aviation’s vital role in Africa’s economy, from UAVs to medevac, calling for stronger industry recognition.
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A Pan-African Airline Alliance: Still a Dream on the Horizon?
South African Airways has pulled out of a planned pan-African airline alliance with Kenya Airways, leaving the continent’s largest airlines seeking new partners. Could a unified African airline network transform connectivity and trade across Africa?
SAA Launches New Route To Gaborone
South African Airways launches a new twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, boosting regional connectivity and traveller convenience.
Tunisia Studies Launch of New Airlines to Boost Tourism and Connectivity
Tunisia explores new airlines and maritime tourism to boost airports, attract global markets, and strengthen its position as a leading destination.
Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First Rolls-Royce Powered Airbus A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, boosting long-haul connectivity and efficiency.
Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire receives its first A330-900, the airline’s first widebody, to expand routes to Paris, the Middle East and North America, with Airbus Foundation aid flight.
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.
Royal Air Maroc Strengthens Marrakech Connectivity
Royal Air Maroc relaunches and adds flights linking Marrakech with Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes, Bordeaux, Marseille and Brussels, starting October 2025.
Invitation to Tender – Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project
Ethiopian Airlines Group invites bids for the Design-Build Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project under Bid No. SSNT-T 564. Submission deadline: 19 September 2025.
Power Bank Policy on Air Mauritius Flights
Air Mauritius updates its power bank policy, restricting use and storage on flights from 1 September 2025 to ensure passenger safety.
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.
Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First Rolls-Royce Powered Airbus A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, boosting long-haul connectivity and efficiency.
Air Côte d’Ivoire Takes Delivery of Its First A330neo
Air Côte d’Ivoire receives its first A330-900, the airline’s first widebody, to expand routes to Paris, the Middle East and North America, with Airbus Foundation aid flight.