Qatar Airways resumes Doha–Kigali flights, expanding its Africa network to 30 destinations and reinforcing partnerships with RwandAir and Bugesera Airport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RwandAir launches its new 'RwandAir Holidays' platform, enabling passengers to book flights, accommodation, transfers, and local experiences in one place. The service reflects a growing trend in African aviation towards integrated travel solutions.
United Airlines launches its first-ever nonstop service between Dakar and Washington, D.C., operating three times weekly. This new route expands United's presence in Africa and offers travellers enhanced connectivity to the U.S. capital.
Ghana's Minister for Transport inaugurates a 10-member Task Force to lead the establishment of a new national airline, aiming to position the country as a strategic aviation hub in West Africa.
Global air passenger demand rose 8% in April 2025, driven by strong international growth. IATA reports record load factors and regional travel trends.
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.
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.
This article examines Airlink's journey towards retailing independence through the adoption of NDC and Accelya’s FLX Select, offering insights from industry expert Jonathan Newman and highlighting key innovations in airline retailing.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) delivers a Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways, celebrating 20 years of partnership. The new aircraft supports fleet expansion and regional travel growth.
Kenya Airways expands its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800 from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, enhancing capacity, operational efficiency, and network connectivity.
Skyway and MatrixSpace partnered to enhance aerospace navigation with AI-powered air traffic and drone detection solutions. Their collaboration improves situational awareness, optimises vertiport operations, and advances safety in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) applications.
Airlink has been honoured with the 2025 DIRCO Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award for its contribution to South Africa’s economic growth, connectivity, and trade facilitation across Africa. Learn more about this recognition and Airlink’s expanding network.
Embraer and Airlink have signed a Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) contract to enhance fleet support for 68 Embraer aircraft. Airlink becomes the first African airline to adopt ECIP, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
TAAG Angola Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marking a major step in fleet modernization. The fuel-efficient aircraft will support network expansion in Europe, Asia, and North America while enhancing passenger experience and sustainability efforts.
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew has been honoured with the “Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award” at the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards, recognising his contributions to transport connectivity and economic integration in Africa.
AASA has raised concerns over ongoing aviation infrastructure issues in South Africa, including fuel supply uncertainty, equipment failures, flight procedure suspensions, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
AFRAA and Env-isa have signed an MoU to drive sustainable aviation development in Africa. The collaboration focuses on environmental policies, carbon management, and training to support African airlines in achieving Net Zero emissions.
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) reported a N$40 million profit in the 2023/2024 financial year, reflecting strong post-COVID-19 recovery. With new airline routes, infrastructure upgrades, and improved aviation safety standards, Namibia’s air transport sector is expanding rapidly.
Mozambique’s Civil Aviation Authority reports significant progress in improving aviation safety standards, aligning air services agreements with international aviation regulations, and launching a USD 380 million master plan to enhance aviation infrastructure and connectivity.
Malawi is modernising its civil aviation sector, with the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority assuming regulatory powers and establishing bilateral air services agreements with Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Maureva and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have announced a strategic partnership to advance Africa’s aviation industry. The collaboration aims to enhance airline operations through innovative software solutions, cost optimisation, and improved digitalisation for sustainable growth.
