For those who fly to those who make flight possible.
African Pilot Magazine
10 April 2026
Cape Verde advances its logistics hub strategy as LATAM Cargo launches air cargo operations from Brazil…
7 April 2026
African airlines recorded the strongest global air cargo growth in February 2026, with demand rising 21.0%…
26 March 2026
Airports Company South Africa and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality sign MoU to drive airport development, logistics growth,…
25 March 2026
Cabo Verde completes CV Handling privatisation, selecting Swissport to acquire a 51% stake, strengthening ground handling,…
Advertisement
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, becoming…
The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows several Sub-Saharan African economies, including Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria…
Kenya Airways deploys B747 freighter to enhance cargo capacity, transporting inbound freight and over 110…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
Ethiopian Cargo will join Freightos’ booking platform, adding digital rates, eBooking, payments and interlining across…
IATA is advancing AI in air cargo through new tools and partnerships to improve efficiency,…
Kenya Airways transports the first WRC Safari Rally cars to Kenya ahead of the 2026…
Cargo operations at Gateway International Airport in Ogun State are expected to begin within 30–45…
Liberia highlights aviation’s role in export growth and investment at the Liberia–EU Business Forum, focusing…
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
Global air cargo demand rose 5.6% in January 2026, with Africa leading growth. See key…
Advertisement
Magma Aviation and MidnightZulu add seasonal Nairobi–Liège service from January to May 2026, boosting Kenyan…
How airlines and air freight operators are reshaping mining logistics in Africa, with Zambia’s Copperbelt…
DHL Aviation adds two Boeing 737 aircraft in Lagos, strengthening air cargo capacity and supporting…
Global air cargo demand rose by 5.5% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African…
Egypt has launched mandatory air cargo ACI requirements from January 2026, alongside a six-month reduction…
Emirates SkyCargo outlines its 2026 growth strategy after a milestone year marked by fleet expansion,…
Air Menzies International opens a new off-airport import de-group facility in Johannesburg, enhancing efficiency, compliance…
At the AFRAA AGA, AFCAC outlines how SAATM must move from policy commitments to practical…
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
Global air cargo demand rose 4.1% in October 2025, marking an eighth month of growth…
Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation…
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium…
Emirates will add a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi from March 2026, expanding…
Global air cargo demand rose 2.9% in September 2025, marking seven months of growth, led…
The World Bank outlines its approach to addressing Africa’s aviation infrastructure gaps at the Luanda…