5 February 2026
Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional and…
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29 January 2026
Gabon-France Cooperation Strengthens Rail, Air and Maritime Transport Ties
Gabon and France advance cooperation on rail rehabilitation, air transport services and maritime security during high-level…
29 January 2026
New East–North Air Services Aim to Unlock Economic Activity in Northern and Eastern Madagascar
Madagascar Airlines and the Ministry of Transport launch new East–North domestic air routes using a LET-410…
29 January 2026
Air Connect Namibia Drives Major Gains in Passenger Numbers
Air Connect Namibia expands international connectivity, lifts passenger volumes by 11%, and drives tourism growth through…
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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…
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South Africa and Eswatini Strengthen Regional Cooperation through Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements
South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost…
Liberia and Egypt Explore New Aviation Cooperation
At the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority met with Egypt’s aviation…
Africa’s Aviation Growth: A Snapshot
Discover the latest in Africa’s aviation growth, from Libya’s Afriqiyah Airways debt dispute to Air…
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…
SalamAir Continues Expansion with 15th Aircraft “Barr Al Hikman”
SalamAir welcomes its 15th Airbus A321neo “Barr Al Hikman”, boosting Oman’s aviation growth and Vision…
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,…
