7 April 2026
23 Years After its Collapse, Ex Nigeria Airways Staff are Still Waiting to be Paid
More than 20 years after Nigeria Airways collapsed, former staff are still waiting for unpaid severance,…
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7 April 2026
Congo Airways Faces Continued Failures as Government Orders New Recovery Plan
DRC government orders a new recovery plan for Congo Airways following findings of operational failures, governance…
26 March 2026
Air Botswana’s Strategic Retrenchment: A Familiar Cycle
Air Botswana cuts loss-making routes as it pursues a turnaround strategy, highlighting long-standing structural challenges faced…
25 March 2026
Kenya Airways Announces Full-Year Results for Period Ending 31 December 2025
Kenya Airways reports FY2025 results with revenue of KShs 161 billion, impacted by aircraft groundings, reduced…
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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…
A New Airline Will Soon Be in Gabonese Skies
ANAC audit confirms Value Jet meets ICAO standards, paving the way for a new airline…
EGYPTAIR Takes Delivery of Its First of 16 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft
EGYPTAIR receives its first Airbus A350-900, advancing long-haul fleet modernisation and efficiency from its Cairo…
Has Aviation Become Mining’s Critical Enabler in Africa?
How airlines and air freight operators are reshaping mining logistics in Africa, with Zambia’s Copperbelt…
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Mauritania Airlines Outlines 2026 Maintenance and Engine Procurement Priorities
Mauritania Airlines has published its 2026 Annual Procurement Plan, detailing engine leasing, maintenance activity and…
AB CarVal and Investec Launch New Aviation Financing Platform
AB CarVal and Investec have launched a new aviation financing platform offering secured, asset backed…
IATA Warns of Supply Chain Risks as African Airlines Face Grounded Fleets
Africa’s aviation sector is already feeling one of IATA’s five key global risks, as supply…
Airlink Reshapes its Regional Fleet Strategy
Airlink outlines a long-term fleet strategy centred on Embraer E2 aircraft, retiring E135/E140 jets and…
South African Airways and CemAir Sign Game-Changing Domestic Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways and CemAir have launched a domestic codeshare partnership, expanding regional connectivity and…
Ethiopian Airlines Confirms the Order of Nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Airplanes
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed an order for nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with deliveries planned…
CPaT Announces New Contract with Uganda Airlines
CPaT Global signs a new training contract with Uganda Airlines, providing pilot distance learning, General…
CPaT Welcomes United Nigeria Airlines as New Training Partner
CPaT Global partners with United Nigeria Airlines to deliver pilot and cabin crew training, including…
United Nigeria Airlines Appoints Prof. Madubuko Tochukwu Victor to Board of Directors
United Nigeria Airlines appoints Prof. Madubuko Tochukwu Victor to its Board, reinforcing corporate governance and…
Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Nucore Technologies to Advance Digital Transformation
Ethiopian Airlines signs a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies to strengthen B2B digital distribution, NDC…
5.7% Growth in Air Passenger Demand in November 2025
Global air passenger demand grew by 5.7% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African…
2026 Set to Mark a Defining Year for Air Transport Growth
Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand, fleet…
Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 full strip-and-paint programme, marking a major milestone…
African Airlines Association Secretary General Sets Out Strategic Direction for 2026 and Beyond
AFRAA outlines strategic priorities for African aviation to 2026, covering safety, market reform, connectivity, sustainability,…
Airlink’s New Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft Enters Service
Airlink has placed its first Embraer E195-E2 into service, boosting capacity and extending its regional…