14 December 2025
USD$1.2 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments, Majority in Africa and Middle East
IATA reports USD 1.2 billion in airline funds blocked from repatriation, with 93% trapped across Africa…
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Air Connectivity
14 December 2025
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support improved…
14 December 2025
AFRAA Marks New Era of African Aviation as Free Route Airspace Takes Flight in West and Central Africa
AFRAA confirms full deployment of Free Route Airspace in West and Central Africa, cutting fuel burn,…
14 December 2025
Visas in the Age of Seamless Travel: Why the World Must Rethink Entry Requirements
Aviation is entering a new era, but visas remain its biggest bottleneck. Explore why WTTC and…
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…
Botswana’s NDP 12 Prioritises Aviation Reform and Infrastructure Development
Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the…
COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across…
Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen China–Africa Connectivity
Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to enhance air…
Entebbe Airport Celebrates Record Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic as Uganda Hails Aviation Boom
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion,…
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Expand Partnership with Codeshare Flights to 19 Destinations
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways expand their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing…
News From China: Civil Aviation Transports 147 Million Passengers With Daily Passenger Volume Hitting A Record High During The Summer Travel Season
Civil aviation carried 147 million passengers in summer 2025, with record-breaking daily volumes and strong…
IATA Highlights Aviation’s Strategic Role in Rwanda’s Economic Growth
IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports…
Royal Air Maroc Country Manager Pays Courtesy Call on GCAA Management
Royal Air Maroc strengthens ties with Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, expanding daily Accra flights and…
Tunisia Studies Launch of New Airlines to Boost Tourism and Connectivity
Tunisia explores new airlines and maritime tourism to boost airports, attract global markets, and strengthen…
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Kinshasa, DRC
Ethiopian Airlines marks 50 years of uninterrupted service to Kinshasa, DRC, with 32 weekly flights…
Botswana Air Access Welcomes New South African Airways Service Connecting Johannesburg and Gaborone
Botswana Air Access welcomes South African Airways’ new double daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, boosting regional connectivity…
Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO Launch Urgent Aviation Safety Reforms
Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO launch urgent aviation safety reforms to address ICAO audit concerns, modernise…
The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts…
RwandAir Strengthens Operations With Added Aircraft
RwandAir boosts operations with two new Boeing 737-800s and returning aircraft, reducing delays and enhancing…
Nigeria Grants Tanzania Air, A Foreign Carrier Operating Permit
Nigeria grants Air Tanzania a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit for direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights,…
Proflight Zambia Flies to Windhoek
Proflight Zambia launches direct flights to Windhoek, enhancing regional connectivity and boosting tourism and business…
Kenya Airways And Air Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU To Enhance Regional Cooperation
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regional…
SAA Launches Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Route
South African Airways to begin direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights on 9 December 2025, boosting tourism…
Turkish Airlines and Airlink Sign Codeshare Agreement to Expand African Connectivity
Turkish Airlines and Airlink have entered into a codeshare agreement to enhance air connectivity across…
Nigeria, Arab Republic of Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Aerospace Development
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand…