South African Airways to begin direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights on 9 December 2025, boosting tourism and offering travellers flexible weekly options.
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.
The MCDF has approved a USD105,000 grant to support concept development for Kigali’s New International Airport City, aiming to position Rwanda’s capital as a key East African air connectivity hub through high-quality infrastructure planning.
Tuvalu's Funafuti Airport overcomes rare subsurface failures with porous asphalt, securing vital air access through engineering innovation and persistence.
TAAG to start Luanda–Nairobi flights on 1 September 2025, with three weekly services connecting Southern and Eastern Africa.
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with major investment in ACSA and SAA’s regional growth.
Somalia and Tanzania sign aviation pact enabling direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam and renew the 1975 Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement.
Angola and France have reaffirmed their strategic cooperation in civil aviation, with key discussions centred around fleet modernisation, safety protocols, and updated bilateral agreements. The talks reflect Angola's wider transport reforms and France’s growing role in infrastructure development.
Embraer has published a report on the untapped potential to enhance intra-African air connectivity. The comprehensive study underscores the critical role of improved air travel in driving economic growth and development across Africa, identifying 45 unserved routes with strong potential for direct flights.
IATA’s latest study highlights aviation’s major contribution to Egypt’s economy, supporting 1.4 million jobs and 5.3% of GDP. Key priorities include cost-efficiency, sustainability, and workforce development.
