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Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East. Photo credit © African pilot // Craig Dean
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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 failures continue to undermine sustainability.
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  • Tecnam Announces the P2008JC NG

    Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG, a CS-23 certified trainer combining hybrid construction, fuel-injected efficiency and modern avionics for flight schools.

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    17 December 2025

    • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.

  • 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, enhancing predictive maintenance and improving fleet reliability for its 787 Dreamliner operations.

    Kenya Airways and Boeing signed an agreement to extend Airplane Health Management services for the airline's 787 Dreamliner fleet. Pictured from left to right: Crystal Remfert, Sr. Director, Boeing Digital Services and George Kamal, Chief Operating Officer, Kenya Airways.

  • 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 and outlines key mitigation strategies for pilots, crew, and passengers.

  • 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 the aircraft entering service after an 18-day repaint completed by a six-person team.

    Airlink Unveiled Skybucks-Liveried ERJ135 from New Polokwane Paint Facility

  • 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 solution, ordering 18 aircraft with a fully integrated ground-based training system under a 20-year service contract.

    Pilatus PC-7 MKX
    • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.

  • 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, enhancing predictive maintenance and improving fleet reliability for its 787 Dreamliner operations.

    Kenya Airways and Boeing signed an agreement to extend Airplane Health Management services for the airline's 787 Dreamliner fleet. Pictured from left to right: Crystal Remfert, Sr. Director, Boeing Digital Services and George Kamal, Chief Operating Officer, Kenya Airways.

  • 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 and outlines key mitigation strategies for pilots, crew, and passengers.

    • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.

  • 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 airlines, create skilled jobs and build competitive local industries while supporting aviation decarbonisation.

    Building Africa’s Next Industrial Frontier: The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (By Henok Teferra Shawl)

  • Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda

    Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation Programme, with new cargo, PPP and infrastructure initiatives shaping long-term growth.

    Air Botswana

  • 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 supplier quality issue affecting A320 Family fuselage panels while maintaining its financial outlook for the year.

    Airbus Updates 2025 Commercial Aircraft Delivery Target, Maintains Financial Guidance

  • Airbus Update On A320 Family Precautionary Fleet Action

    Airbus has issued an update on precautionary measures for the A320 Family fleet following data corruption risks linked to solar radiation, with operators instructed to implement protective actions.

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    29 November 2025

    Airbus A320neo and A321neo in flight together
    • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.

  • 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 airlines, create skilled jobs and build competitive local industries while supporting aviation decarbonisation.

    Building Africa’s Next Industrial Frontier: The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (By Henok Teferra Shawl)

  • Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda

    Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation Programme, with new cargo, PPP and infrastructure initiatives shaping long-term growth.

    Air Botswana
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  • Air Algérie Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A330neo

    Air Algérie has received its first A330-900, beginning a major long-haul fleet modernisation programme and positioning the airline as Africa’s largest A330neo operator.

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    14 November 2025

    Air Algérie Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A330neo

  • Bell at the Forefront of Vertical Innovation: Ready for the Dubai Airshow

    Bell returns to Dubai Airshow showcasing the Bell 505 and SUBARU Bell 412EPX, reinforcing its long-term commitment to operators across the Middle East and Africa.

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    14 November 2025

    Bell at the Forefront of Vertical Innovation: Ready for the Dubai Airshow

  • 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 regional integration under SAATM.

    Adil Bahi, Director of Strategy, Management and Coordination of Transport at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics of the Kingdom of Morocco. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

  • FlySafair Unveils Protea Livery Designed by 22-Year-Old South African Student

    FlySafair and Cricket South Africa unveil a Protea-themed aircraft livery by 22-year-old Dinika Naidu, marking one year of their national partnership.

  • Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit for 2025–26, Maintains Position as the World’s Most Profitable Airline

    Emirates Group posts record half-year profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for 2025–26. Emirates Airline and dnata both achieve double-digit profit growth, reflecting strong global travel demand and operational excellence.

  • Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo

    Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in Africa’s air transport market.

    R-L DG . Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo and Mr Colins Nweke, Organiser, Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum. Pic- Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Nigeria.

  • Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

    Gulfstream surpasses 3 million nautical miles on SAF as its next-generation aircraft fly to NBAA-BACE 2025, advancing business aviation sustainability.

    Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

  • AirExplore Adds an Additional B737-800 to Its Fleet

    AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Supplied: AirExplore_ OM-PEX_Author - Daniel Lences

  • 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 nation’s position as a regional aviation hub.

    Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure - 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗔𝗛 𝗦.𝗟.𝗠. 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗘

  • Diamond Aircraft Reintroduces the Beloved DA20i Katana to European Production

    Diamond Aircraft resumes European production of the DA20i Katana in Austria, featuring a Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport engine and Garmin G500TXi glass cockpit.

    Diamond Aircraft - DA20i Katana

  • South Africa General Aviation: Industry Deliberating the Way Forward After Judgment on 12-Year Engine Rule

    The AIC 18.19 Task Team met to assess the legal implications of the 12-year engine rule judgment and to define a phased strategy for the South African aviation industry.

  • Bell Textron Announces Letters of Intent to Explore Significant Cooperation with Ukraine

    Bell Textron has signed Letters of Intent with Ukraine to explore cooperation on potential procurement of AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft under a U.S. FMS programme.

    Bell President and CEO Lisa Atherton joined by Executive Delegation from Ukraine

  • Avolon Agrees to Lease Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc

    Avolon will lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, supporting the airline’s growth strategy to become a global connector by 2037.

    Avolon Agrees to Lease Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc

  • Robinson Helicopter Company Appoints Glenn W. E. Ford as COO to Accelerate Manufacturing Expansion

    Robinson Helicopter Company appoints veteran aviation executive Glenn W. E. Ford as Chief Operations Officer to drive manufacturing efficiency, logistics optimisation, and production expansion for new helicopter models.

    Robinson Helicopter Company: Glenn W.E. Ford

  • Embraer and Mahindra Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Introduce the C-390 Millennium to India

    Embraer and Mahindra Group form a strategic alliance to advance the C-390 Millennium for India’s Air Force, reinforcing India–Brazil aerospace collaboration.

    Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security and Vinod Sahay, Member of Group Executive Board, Mahindra Group celebrate Strategic Alliance to Introduce the C-390 Millennium to India