29 January 2026
DHL Aviation Welcomes Two Dedicated Boeing 737 Aircraft to Lagos, Reinforcing Commitment to Africa’s Economic Growth
DHL Aviation adds two Boeing 737 aircraft in Lagos, strengthening air cargo capacity and supporting faster,…
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Air Freight & Air Cargo
16 January 2026
Air Cargo Demand Maintains Strong Momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025
Global air cargo demand rose by 5.5% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African airlines…
16 January 2026
Egypt’s Mandatory Air Cargo ACI Rollout and Temporary Fee Reduction
Egypt has launched mandatory air cargo ACI requirements from January 2026, alongside a six-month reduction in…
11 January 2026
Emirates SkyCargo Charts Flightpath into 2026 Following a Milestone Year
Emirates SkyCargo outlines its 2026 growth strategy after a milestone year marked by fleet expansion, network…
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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…
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…
Deadline Looms for Comments on Airfreight Strategy
The Department of Transport urges stakeholders to submit comments on South Africa’s draft Airfreight Strategy…
Magma Aviation Highlights Growth Focus for 2026 and Beyond
Magma Aviation reveals its 2026 growth strategy, focusing on fleet expansion, new routes, and partnerships…
TAA and TRC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Air and Rail Transport Cooperation in the Country
The Tanzania Airports Authority and Tanzania Railways Corporation sign an MoU to integrate air and…
Air Cargo Resilience Continues: August Demand Up 4.1%
IATA highlights strong Africa–Asia trade lane performance.
Draft Airfreight Strategy for South Africa – Comments Invited
The Department of Transport has published South Africa’s Draft Airfreight Strategy under the Civil Aviation…
SolitAir Expands Global South Network with New Africa Routes
SolitAir has expanded its network with eight new African routes, directly linking Dubai World Central…
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…
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…
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AIAAN Cargo Terminal Receives Qatar Airways Cargo Aircraft for the First Time
Qatar Airways Cargo makes its first landing at AIAAN, delivering 97 tonnes of oil industry…
Egis Signs Long-Term Contract with Steven VERHASSELT to Enhance Its Cargo Commercial Strategy
Steven Verhasselt joins Egis under a long-term consultancy agreement to support cargo strategy across airports…
WFP Airdrops Food to Prevent Catastrophe as Hunger Surges in Conflict-Hit Parts of South Sudan
The World Food Programme has resumed emergency food airdrops in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State,…
Avia Solutions Group to Complete One of the World’s First Boeing 777-300ER Passenger-to-Freighter Conversions
Avia Solutions Group, through AviaAM Leasing, is completing one of the world’s first Boeing 777-300ER…
Avia Solutions Group Partners With DHL Express to Accelerate SAF Use
Avia Solutions Group partners with DHL Express to cut aviation emissions using Sustainable Aviation Fuel,…
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with…
ECT Aviation Launches Time-Critical Cargo Routes with the BN2T-4S Islander
ECT Aviation launches high-frequency cargo routes to North Africa using the BN2T-4S Islander, targeting underserved…
South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape…
Kenya Airways & Qatar Airways Ink An Exciting Strategic Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways sign MoU for a strategic partnership, expanding codeshare, cargo, and…
Ethiopian Expands Cargo Network in Asia with the Addition of Urumqi in China
Ethiopian Airlines cargo, Urumqi cargo flights, Africa Asia air freight, Ethiopian China cargo, Addis Ababa…
May Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions
IATA reports a 2.2% rise in global air cargo demand in May 2025, with Africa…
IATA: Air Cargo Key to Supply Chain Resilience
At the 18th World Cargo Symposium, IATA reaffirmed the critical role of air cargo in…
Rethinking Airfreight for Zambia’s Mining Heartland
Discover how direct airfreight routes to Ndola are transforming logistics in Zambia’s Copperbelt, improving supply…
Air Cargo Demand up 3.2% in January
The latest IATA report shows global air cargo demand increased by 3.2% in January 2025,…
Qatar Airways Cargo Transports 25 Million Red Roses from Kenya for Valentine’s Day
Qatar Airways Cargo transported 1,600 tonnes of fresh-cut Kenyan red roses for Valentine’s Day, supporting…
