12 February 2026
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 emerging…
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12 February 2026
Proflight Zambia Eyes Business, Tourism Traffic on New Windhoek Route
Proflight Zambia will launch Lusaka–Windhoek flights in March, targeting business, tourism, and family travel while strengthening…
10 February 2026
FlySafair Welcomes Proposed New Shareholder, Reaffirms Business as Usual
FlySafair confirms a proposed new shareholder, subject to regulatory approvals, while reaffirming business as usual for…
10 February 2026
Harith to Acquire FlySafair Subject to Regulatory Approval
Harith has agreed to acquire FlySafair, subject to regulatory approval, reinforcing its long-term strategy in African…
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Ethiopian Airlines Commits to Order 11 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes
Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchase 11 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, strengthening its African…
Embraer and Airlink Expand Partnership with Component Pool Program for E2 Jets
Embraer and Airlink have expanded their partnership with a Component Pool Program agreement covering ten…
Rolls-Royce Powers Air Algérie’s New Era of Growth with the A330neo
Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first A330neo, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000…
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium…
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,…
Ethiopian Airlines Sets Out Infrastructure and Regulatory Priorities at Luanda Financing Summit
Ethiopian Airlines detailed its infrastructure investments, cargo expansion, regulatory harmonisation needs and progress on a…
Air Algérie Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A330neo
Air Algérie has received its first A330-900, beginning a major long-haul fleet modernisation programme and…
Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport
At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and…
Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation,…
Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving…
SAATM: Morocco Highlights Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Aviation Growth and Infrastructure Integration at Luanda Finance Summit
At the Luanda Summit, Morocco outlined its long-term aviation vision focused on infrastructure, liberalisation, and…
Zimbabwe’s Approach to Collaborative Growth and Modernisation in African Aviation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Zimbabwe highlighted collaboration, investment and policy reform as key drivers…
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FlySafair’s Growth Story: 11 Years of Connecting South Africa
FlySafair marks 11 years of affordable air travel, operating 37 Boeing 737 aircraft and over…
Aviation Makes Significant Economic Contributions to Tanzania
IATA’s latest study shows aviation contributes USD 3.8 billion to Tanzania’s GDP and supports 711,000…
RwandAir Announces New Zanzibar–Mombasa Route Just in Time for December Holiday Travel
RwandAir introduces a new Zanzibar–Mombasa route from 1 December 2025, boosting East African connectivity and…
Liberia and Egypt Explore New Aviation Cooperation
At the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority met with Egypt’s aviation…
Africa Secures Resounding Mandate on ICAO Council, Winning Nearly One-Fourth of Global Seats, Driven by Unified Technical Agenda
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust…
Airlink Consummates Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions
Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from…
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…
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,…
Ethiopian Airlines Hosts Two-Day Bishoftu Airport Project Showcase for Stakeholders
Ethiopian Airlines partners with SITA to drive innovation, enhance passenger experiences, and shape the future…
Minister of Aviation Performs Groundbreaking of Air Peace MRO Facility in Lagos
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo breaks ground on Air Peace’s new MRO facility in Lagos,…
Africa’s Aviation Growth: A Snapshot
Discover the latest in Africa’s aviation growth, from Libya’s Afriqiyah Airways debt dispute to Air…
New Collaboration To Tackle Air Travel Growth And Innovate Africa’s Passenger Experience
Ethiopian Airlines partners with SITA to drive innovation, enhance passenger experiences, and shape the future…
Uganda Airlines And Air India Forge New Interline Partnership, Enhancing Connectivity Between Africa And India
Uganda Airlines partners with Air India to expand connectivity, offering seamless travel from Entebbe to…
Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Sanction Fee Following Consumer Protection Infractions
Kenya Airways has paid an NCAA sanction fee over consumer protection breaches. The Authority stresses…
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing, and ThinkYoung Open Doors to Fulfilling Careers for Ethiopian Youth
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing, and ThinkYoung empower Ethiopian youth with STEM training, hands-on aviation experience, and…
