11 January 2026
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 and…
African Pilot Magazine
Air Freight & Air Cargo
17 December 2025
Turning SAATM Commitments into Schedules, Corridors and Full Cabins
At the AFRAA AGA, AFCAC outlines how SAATM must move from policy commitments to practical delivery…
17 December 2025
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 policy…
7 December 2025
Air Cargo Demand Sets New Record in October, up 4.1%, Marking Eight Straight Months of Growth
Global air cargo demand rose 4.1% in October 2025, marking an eighth month of growth and…
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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,…
June Air Cargo Demand Up 0.8% Despite Trade Disruptions
Global air cargo demand rose 0.8% in June 2025 despite trade tensions, with Asia-Pacific leading…
Air Transport: Côte d’Ivoire Aims to Become a Sub-Regional Hub and Competitive Global Player
Côte d’Ivoire is advancing its air transport sector with strategic reforms and investments to become…
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…
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Air Transport in Africa: Ways to Promote a Catching-up
Explore the AfDB’s latest study on air transport liberalisation in Africa, highlighting market access, connectivity,…
