17 December 2025
Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and policy…
African Pilot Magazine
Air Connectivity
17 December 2025
Africa’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive
Eight years after launch, SAATM shows regulatory progress, but intra-African air connectivity remains constrained by implementation…
17 December 2025
United Ups Service to Meet Increased Demand on Cape Town Routes
United Airlines increases Cape Town–Newark capacity after a 7% rise in holiday bookings, reflecting strong US–South…
17 December 2025
LIFT Expands Its Fleet as Bookings Point to a Strong Summer Season Across South Africa’s Golden Triangle
LIFT adds aircraft ahead of the festive season as strong early bookings and tourism data point…
Hi Fly Achieves Another First: Airbus A330 Lands in Antarctica
Hi Fly has completed the first-ever Airbus A330 landing in Antarctica at Wolf’s Fang Runway,…
TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways Expand Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement
TAAG and SAA sign a strategic codeshare agreement, expanding regional and global connectivity through shared…
Air Turbulence: Why Awareness and Communication Are Now Critical to Safety
Global air turbulence-related injuries are rising. This article highlights why turbulence is difficult to predict…
Airlink Unveiled Skybucks-Liveried ERJ135 from New Polokwane Paint Facility
Airlink has rolled out its first Skybucks-liveried ERJ135 from its new Polokwane paint facility, with…
October Air Passenger Demand Growth Accelerates to 6.6%
Global air passenger demand rose 6.6% in October 2025, with strong international growth led by…
Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda
Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation…
Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement
Turkish Airlines and South African Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between…
Zimbabwe Marks 26 Years of the Yamoussoukro Decision
Zimbabwe marks the 26th Anniversary of the Yamoussoukro Decision, highlighting progress on SAATM implementation, rising…
Gabon Civil Aviation Authority Honoured with ICAO Council President Certificate for Security Oversight Progress
Gabon’s Civil Aviation Authority receives the ICAO Council President Certificate for major progress in aviation…
Moving SAATM Forward: Deregulation, Lower Costs and a Continental Infrastructure Plan
AUDA-NEPAD outlines the progress of SAATM, the political reforms needed to lower aviation costs, and…
Aviation Takes the Lead as UAE Unveils USD 6 Billion Tourism Investment Plan for Africa
The UAE’s USD 6 billion tourism investment plan for Africa places aviation and air connectivity…
Emirates and South African Airways Enhance Codeshare Agreement, Building on 28 Years of Partnership
Emirates and South African Airways are enhancing their long-standing partnership with a new reciprocal codeshare,…
The EU’s Role in Advancing African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global…
Luanda Financing Summit: The World Bank’s Perspective on Closing Africa’s Aviation Infrastructure Gaps
The World Bank outlines its approach to addressing Africa’s aviation infrastructure gaps at the Luanda…
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…
Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit for 2025–26, Maintains Position as the World’s Most Profitable Airline
Emirates Group posts record half-year profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for 2025–26.…
SAA Extends African Connectivity with New Service Between Johannesburg and Gaborone
South African Airways launches a twice-daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, strengthening intra-African connectivity, trade and regional integration.
Johannesburg–Maseru Flights to Resume Following Restoration of Airport Safety Services
Airlink resumes Johannesburg–Maseru flights on 7 November 2025 after Moshoeshoe I International Airport restores compliant…
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access and Deepen Cooperation with Codeshare Partnership Launch
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie launch a new codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity between Algeria,…
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in…
Marrakech Joins Delta’s Growing Global Network: New Direct Route from Atlanta Opens Gateway to Morocco
Delta Air Lines launches nonstop flights between Atlanta and Marrakech, enhancing U.S.–Morocco connectivity and expanding…
Botswana Air Access Welcomes New Proflight Zambia Service Connecting Lusaka, Livingstone and Maun
Proflight Zambia’s new Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route enhances regional air connectivity, tourism, and business cooperation between Zambia…
Air Seychelles Increases Frequency to Daily Service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi
Air Seychelles increases Seychelles–Abu Dhabi flights to a daily schedule from 16 October 2025, enhancing…