16 January 2026
2026 Set to Mark a Defining Year for Air Transport Growth
Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand, fleet expansion…
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16 January 2026
Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 full strip-and-paint programme, marking a major milestone in…
16 January 2026
TCAA Orders Mandatory Safety Risk Assessments Following Mount Kilimanjaro Helicopter Accident
The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has issued a mandatory safety directive requiring all helicopter air…
15 January 2026
Ghana Places First Order for Multi-Mission Airbus Helicopters
Ghana’s Ministry of Defence orders Airbus H175M, ACH175 and ACH160 helicopters to support multi-mission defence, transport…
African Airlines Association Secretary General Sets Out Strategic Direction for 2026 and Beyond
AFRAA outlines strategic priorities for African aviation to 2026, covering safety, market reform, connectivity, sustainability,…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
The Value of Helicopters in Flood Response
Flood disasters reveal the unique value of helicopters in humanitarian response, medical evacuation and access…
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…
Tecnam Announces the P2008JC NG
Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG, a CS-23 certified trainer combining hybrid construction, fuel-injected efficiency and…
Advancing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in Africa
Africa’s first HEMS Symposium examines emergency medical helicopter operations, training, governance, and Airbus Helicopters’ role…
Boeing: Africa’s Rising Passenger Air Traffic will spur Region’s Fleet to more than Double by 2044
Boeing forecasts 6% annual passenger traffic growth in Africa, with the region’s commercial aircraft fleet…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
Rotortrade Delivers Two Airbus H145 D3 Helicopters to SAF Helicopters
Rotortrade has delivered two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters to SAF Hélicoptères for EMS operations in…
Hi Fly Achieves Another First: Airbus A330 Lands in Antarctica
Hi Fly has completed the first-ever Airbus A330 landing in Antarctica at Wolf’s Fang Runway,…
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering Invests in Operational Excellence with Boeing Tailored Parts Package
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering has signed a Tailored Parts Package agreement with Boeing to secure…
Kenya Airways boosts 787 fleet reliability with Boeing Airplane Health Management
Kenya Airways has extended its agreement with Boeing to use the Airplane Health Management system,…
Air Turbulence: Why Awareness and Communication Are Now Critical to Safety
Global air turbulence-related injuries are rising. This article highlights why turbulence is difficult to predict…
Airlink Unveiled Skybucks-Liveried ERJ135 from New Polokwane Paint Facility
Airlink has rolled out its first Skybucks-liveried ERJ135 from its new Polokwane paint facility, with…
Belgian Defense Selects PC-7 MKX for Its Basic Flight Training
Belgium has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System for its new basic flight training…
New Super-Midsize Gulfstream G300 Takes Flight
Gulfstream’s new G300 has completed its first flight, officially launching the aircraft’s test programme and…
Embraer Develops Artificial Intelligence Solution to Increase Data-Driven Operational Efficiency
Embraer and Aquarela Analytics have developed Smart Planning, an AI-based solution that improves inventory management,…
Opinion Piece: Building Africa’s Next Industrial Frontier, The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Boeing’s Henok Teferra Shawl outlines how sustainable aviation fuel production can reduce costs for African…
Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda
Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation…
Airbus Updates 2025 Commercial Aircraft Delivery Target, Maintains Financial Guidance
Airbus has revised its 2025 delivery target to around 790 commercial aircraft due to a…
Airbus Update On A320 Family Precautionary Fleet Action
Airbus has issued an update on precautionary measures for the A320 Family fleet following data…
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Strengthens its Regional Presence with Renewed US FAA and African Approvals
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has renewed its FAA and multiple African civil aviation approvals,…
Mozambique Launches Public Consultation on 20-Year Civil Aviation Master Plan as Government Targets Systemic Reform
Mozambique has opened public consultations on its Civil Aviation Master Plan 2026–2045, with government calling…
Business Aviation Reaches a Higher Plateau: The Findings of the 2025–2029 Global Jet Forecast
The 2025–2029 business jet market forecast shows steady growth in new and pre-owned aircraft. Explore…
Mozambique Outlines LAM Restructuring Measures as Government Addresses Parliament
Mozambique’s Government outlines LAM restructuring measures, new shareholder structure, fleet acquisition plans and aviation sector…
Zambia Flying Doctor Service Issues Tender for Aircraft Repairs and Spare Parts under Two-Year Framework Agreement
The Zambia Flying Doctor Service has issued a tender for aircraft repairs, spare parts, tools…
Boeing: New Supply Model Means Faster Delivery of Aircraft Parts
Boeing and the US Defence Logistics Agency trial a new Rapid Delivery Release model that…