At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation, and political action to open Africa’s skies.
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable aviation growth across Africa.
At the Luanda Summit, Morocco outlined its long-term aviation vision focused on infrastructure, liberalisation, and regional integration under SAATM.
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Zimbabwe highlighted collaboration, investment and policy reform as key drivers of Africa’s aviation modernisation.
Emirates Group posts record half-year profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for 2025–26. Emirates Airline and dnata both achieve double-digit profit growth, reflecting strong global travel demand and operational excellence.
South African Airways launches a twice-daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, strengthening intra-African connectivity, trade and regional integration.
Airlink resumes Johannesburg–Maseru flights on 7 November 2025 after Moshoeshoe I International Airport restores compliant fire and rescue capability.
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.
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in Africa’s air transport market.
Delta Air Lines launches nonstop flights between Atlanta and Marrakech, enhancing U.S.–Morocco connectivity and expanding its African route network.
Proflight Zambia’s new Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route enhances regional air connectivity, tourism, and business cooperation between Zambia and Botswana.
Air Seychelles increases Seychelles–Abu Dhabi flights to a daily schedule from 16 October 2025, enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism growth.
Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the nation’s position as a regional aviation hub.
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 have signed a strategic partnership to enhance air connectivity between Morocco and China, supporting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across Africa.
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion, marking a new era for the nation’s aviation industry.
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways expand their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing Africa–Asia–Middle East connectivity.
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial stability, and sustainable domestic operations.
IATA’s latest study shows aviation contributes USD 3.8 billion to Tanzania’s GDP and supports 711,000 jobs, driving growth, safety, and training.
Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive long-term growth in its air transport sector.
The Tanzania Airports Authority and Tanzania Railways Corporation sign an MoU to integrate air and rail transport, boosting efficiency and connectivity.
South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost regional air safety, trade, and connectivity in Southern Africa.
At the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority met with Egypt’s aviation leaders to discuss the possibility of EgyptAir launching direct flights to Liberia.
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Uganda Airlines partners with Air India to expand connectivity, offering seamless travel from Entebbe to over 25 Indian cities and global hubs.
SalamAir welcomes its 15th Airbus A321neo “Barr Al Hikman”, boosting Oman’s aviation growth and Vision 2040 goals with new routes and expansion plans.
Civil aviation carried 147 million passengers in summer 2025, with record-breaking daily volumes and strong growth in domestic and international flights.
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.
