Qatar Airways resumes Doha–Kigali flights, expanding its Africa network to 30 destinations and reinforcing partnerships with RwandAir and Bugesera Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 50 years of service to Kigali, Rwanda, marking a major milestone in African air connectivity and regional development through expanded passenger and cargo operations.
KlasJet has partnered with Air Cairo under an ACMI agreement to operate seasonal charter flights from Milan and Sharjah to Cairo. The collaboration enhances connectivity and supports Egypt’s growing tourism sector through the 2025 summer season.
Air Mauritius’ Airbus A330-900neo, Aapravasi Ghat, has returned to Mauritius after a three-month maintenance visit in Naples, complete with a renewed Airworthiness Review Certificate and scheduled inspections before re-entering commercial service.
IATA reports $1.3 billion in airline funds blocked from repatriation as of April 2025, a 25% improvement from October 2024. Ten countries are responsible for 80% of the total.
Kenya Airways hosted Africa’s first IATA Ground Handling Conference in Nairobi, spotlighting its leadership in safety, training, and sustainability. The event reinforced the airline’s role in shaping ground handling standards and promoting aviation growth across the continent.
South African Airways clarifies its role in Mango Airlines’ business rescue, confirming it has no oversight over Mango’s operations or financial matters. The process is led independently by the Business Rescue Practitioner as Mango moves toward a potential relaunch.
Eswatini has signed bilateral Air Services Agreements with Zambia and Zimbabwe during ICAO AFI Week, reinforcing its commitment to SAATM and regional air connectivity, while exploring training collaboration with South Korea.
Air Seychelles has resumed commercial flights to the Middle East with the arrival of its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in reconnecting Seychelles to key international markets and boosting tourism.
Africa’s airlines show resilience in IATA’s 2025 outlook, with modest profit gains, rising demand, and bold moves from Ethiopian, Nigerian, and South African carriers.
Ethiopian Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment system for its upcoming Boeing 777X fleet, aiming to transform the passenger experience with 4K OLED displays, Bluetooth audio, and USB-C fast charging.
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new four-times-weekly passenger service to Sharjah, UAE, expanding its Middle East network and reinforcing trade and tourism links between Africa and the Gulf region.
Global air passenger demand rose 8% in April 2025, driven by strong international growth. IATA reports record load factors and regional travel trends.
Airlink will launch direct flights between Cape Town and Gaborone on 01 April 2025, offering convenient connections for business and leisure travellers across Southern Africa and beyond.
Airlink is expanding its regional network with additional flights to Nairobi and Lusaka from 30 March 2025. The enhanced schedules offer greater convenience and connectivity for business and leisure travellers via Johannesburg.
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways have launched a strategic joint venture and new flight services between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi, enhancing connectivity across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Ethiopian flights begin on 15 July, with Etihad services starting on 1 October 2025.
Fastjet Zimbabwe introduces a new scheduled flight service from Harare to Lusaka, operating three times a week from 9 April 2025. Enjoy early morning departures, flexible booking options, and generous baggage allowances.
At the BARSA Aviation Summit, South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille outlined the Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan, a strategy focused on increasing air connectivity and driving tourism growth through public-private partnerships and enhanced intra-African travel.
Qatar Airways expands its global network with increased flight frequencies, including additional services to key African destinations. Passengers can now enjoy greater flexibility and seamless connections with one of the world's leading airlines.
Vivo Energy Maroc and Royal Air Maroc have launched Morocco’s first carbon-neutral flight to Europe using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards decarbonising air transport. Discover how this initiative supports energy transition and responsible tourism.
Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10.0% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.1% year-on-year. The January load factor was 82.1% (+2.2 ppt…
The recent appointment of Professor John Lamola as the Group CEO of South African Airways (SAA) has stirred up significant political controversy in South Africa, drawing the ire of the DA and sparking allegations of undue political influence in the selection process. On February 27, 2025, the South African Cabinet officially confirmed Lamola's appointment for…
SkyTeam’s 2025 RISE Women’s Leadership Development Programme has launched in Nairobi, Kenya, with 28 participants from across its member airlines. Focused on advancing gender equality in aviation, the programme aligns with IATA's 25by2025 and aims to foster female leadership and career growth.
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates International Women’s Day with all-women-operated flights to six destinations across five continents, highlighting its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment in aviation.
Kenya Airways and London Metropolitan University have signed a landmark MoU to revolutionise aviation education and workforce development in Kenya. The partnership will provide specialised training, scholarships, and academic opportunities, shaping the future of aviation in the region.
Proflight Zambia enhances connectivity for South African travellers by doubling its Livingstone–Lusaka flights starting 1 April 2025, coinciding with the safari season. The updated schedule offers seamless access to Zambia's premier attractions, including Victoria Falls and South Luangwa National Park.
Emirates launches Aircrafted Kids, a global initiative distributing handmade backpacks crafted from upcycled aircraft materials. Starting in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia, the programme supports children’s education and sustainability efforts while strengthening community connections.
IATA and 123Carbon have partnered to enhance interoperability between their Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries, improving transparency, preventing double issuance, and streamlining SAF certificate management to support aviation decarbonisation.
