20 February 2026
Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport
Airlink will move its Johannesburg–Luanda service to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) from 1…
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16 February 2026
St Helena Airport Operations to Resume
St Helena Airport regains Category 6 firefighting accreditation, allowing full operations to resume with Airlink flights…
12 February 2026
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key aviation…
12 February 2026
St Helena Airport Secures Category 4 Approval Following Operational Downgrade
St Helena Airport secures Category 4 approval from ASSI, restoring medevac capability while commercial flights remain…
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Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement
Turkish Airlines and South African Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between…
Aviation Takes the Lead as UAE Unveils USD 6 Billion Tourism Investment Plan for Africa
The UAE’s USD 6 billion tourism investment plan for Africa places aviation and air connectivity…
Introducing Tecnam’s New Era of Light Aviation
Tecnam Aircraft leads the industry as the new FAA MOSAIC rules take effect, transforming light…
3.6% Air Passenger Growth in Septemb
IATA reports a 3.6% rise in global air passenger demand for September 2025, driven by…
US Shutdown Ends, Allowing Airlines to Restore Normal Operations Across Domestic Network
The US government shutdown has ended, allowing United Airlines and the wider aviation sector to…
ATNS Updates to the Industry: Need for More Clarity
AASA urges ATNS to provide transparent timelines and solutions as ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure suspensions…
Africa’s Travellers Still Value the Human Touch in a Digital World
IATA’s 2025 survey shows African travellers still value personal service and human connection as global…
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…
TAAG Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
TAAG Chairman Clóvis Martins Rosa outlines how African airlines can strengthen their position under SAATM,…
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…
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…
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…
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Botswana’s NDP 12 Prioritises Aviation Reform and Infrastructure Development
Botswana’s NDP 12 outlines aviation reforms, airport upgrades, and Air Botswana’s turnaround to strengthen the…
Riyadh Air Operates First Flight to London Heathrow
Riyadh Air begins its first daily service to London Heathrow, marking a major milestone in…
Airlink to Spice Up Zanzibar Market – Tickets Now on Sale!
Airlink launches twice-weekly Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from 3 June 2026, boosting tourism and investment links with…
COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across…
Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen China–Africa Connectivity
Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to enhance air…
Entebbe Airport Celebrates Record Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic as Uganda Hails Aviation Boom
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion,…
AASA Calls for Bold Interventions to Transform African Aviation
AASA urges regulatory harmonisation, open markets, supply chain stability, and sustainable reforms to unlock Africa’s…
Zambia Airways Appoints AirlinePros Zimbabwe as General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA)
Zambia Airways has appointed AirlinePros Zimbabwe as its Passenger GSSA, strengthening its regional sales, marketing,…
Passenger Demand Grows 4.6% in August
Passenger demand grew 4.6% in August 2025, with African airlines seeing 7.1% growth. IATA reports…
Air Transport as a Means of Integrating West Africa – Strategies for Reducing Air Ticket Costs
ECOWAS Parliament met in Lomé to address the high cost of air travel in West…
Zambia Positioning Itself to Become an Aviation Hub
Zambia is positioning itself as a regional aviation hub through major airport upgrades, regulatory reforms,…
SA Tourism Committee Welcomes Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan
South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Tourism has welcomed the new Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan,…
South Africa’s Air Connectivity and Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan
At the BARSA Aviation Summit, South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille outlined the Tourism…
South Africa Launches Trusted Tour Operators Scheme to Boost Arrivals from India and China
South Africa launched the Trusted Tour Operators Scheme (TTOS) to streamline digital visa processing for…
