7 April 2026
African Air Cargo Demand Leads Global Growth With 21.0% Increase in February 2026
African airlines recorded the strongest global air cargo growth in February 2026, with demand rising 21.0%…
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26 March 2026
ACSA and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Sign MoU to Advance Development at Bram Fischer International Airport
Airports Company South Africa and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality sign MoU to drive airport development, logistics growth,…
25 March 2026
Cabo Verde Selects Swissport as Strategic Partner in CV Handling Privatisation Deal
Cabo Verde completes CV Handling privatisation, selecting Swissport to acquire a 51% stake, strengthening ground handling,…
24 March 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, becoming the…
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Liberia Positions Aviation as Key Enabler of Export Growth and Investment
Liberia highlights aviation’s role in export growth and investment at the Liberia–EU Business Forum, focusing…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
Air Cargo Demand up 5.6% in January 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 5.6% in January 2026, with Africa leading growth. See key…
Magma and MidnightZulu Expand Nairobi–Liège Connectivity with Additional Seasonal Service
Magma Aviation and MidnightZulu add seasonal Nairobi–Liège service from January to May 2026, boosting Kenyan…
Has Aviation Become Mining’s Critical Enabler in Africa?
How airlines and air freight operators are reshaping mining logistics in Africa, with Zambia’s Copperbelt…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
AMI Opens New Off-Airport De-Group Facility in Johannesburg
Air Menzies International opens a new off-airport import de-group facility in Johannesburg, enhancing efficiency, compliance…
Turning SAATM Commitments into Schedules, Corridors and Full Cabins
At the AFRAA AGA, AFCAC outlines how SAATM must move from policy commitments to practical…
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…
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Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi, Helping Unlock Inbound Tourism Growth
Emirates will add a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi from March 2026, expanding…
Air Cargo Demand Up 2.9% in September, Seventh Straight Month of Growth
Global air cargo demand rose 2.9% in September 2025, marking seven months of growth, led…
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…
Narrow-Body Aircraft Leading the Way Toward Greater Energy Efficiency in the Air Cargo Industry
Magma Aviation highlights how new-generation narrow-body freighters, such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321-200,…