AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi outlines how African airline advocacy is shifting towards implementation through SAATM, financing coordination and industry action.
AFRAA’s 57th Annual General Assembly in Luanda examined airline resilience, fleet strategy, MRO capacity and Free Route Airspace expansion across Africa.
AASA and IATA sign an MoU to promote CO2 Connect, enabling African airlines to provide accurate, standardised and trusted emissions data.
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support improved safety and continental connectivity.
AFRAA confirms full deployment of Free Route Airspace in West and Central Africa, cutting fuel burn, costs, and emissions while boosting air connectivity.
Global air cargo demand rose 4.1% in October 2025, marking an eighth month of growth and a new volume record, with strong gains across key trade lanes.
IATA calls on the ITU to strengthen protections for aircraft safety systems as 5G and 6G networks expand worldwide.
Pilatus has completed wing mating on the first RCAF CT-157 Siskin II, the PC-21 variant that will serve as Canada’s advanced fixed-wing and jet training aircraft under the Future Aircrew Training programme.
ACSA adds real-time baggage tracking to its mobile app, allowing passengers to monitor checked-in bags through every stage of handling and supporting the company’s digital transformation.
Garmin adds a colour-coded Graphical NOTAMs overlay and new Storm Tops weather tool to its SmartCharts and Garmin Pilot app, giving pilots clearer visibility of runway closures, conditions and weather intensity.
Mozambique has opened public consultations on its Civil Aviation Master Plan 2026–2045, with government calling for systemic reform to address infrastructure gaps, market dysfunction and long-standing aviation sector challenges.
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited has launched a call for investment proposals to develop a new Airport City at KKIA in Lusaka, aimed at diversifying revenue, boosting aviation-linked commercial activity and supporting Zambia’s logistics hub ambitions.
Zambia has hosted an ICAO Regional Workshop on updated Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards, bringing together African aviation regulators and experts to strengthen safety, oversight and harmonised obstacle management.
Zimbabwe marks the 26th Anniversary of the Yamoussoukro Decision, highlighting progress on SAATM implementation, rising air traffic, expanded airport plans and strengthened regional cooperation.
Mozambique’s Government outlines LAM restructuring measures, new shareholder structure, fleet acquisition plans and aviation sector reforms aimed at reducing costs, improving efficiency and expanding market openness.
Bell and Safran Helicopter Engines report more than 700 flight hours on blended SAF with the Bell 505, demonstrating strong engine operability and advancing sustainable helicopter operations.
Gabon’s Civil Aviation Authority receives the ICAO Council President Certificate for major progress in aviation security oversight following the recent USAP audit.
ICAO’s feasibility study outlines Ethiopia’s potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, assessing key feedstocks and the actions needed to build a viable national SAF industry.
Embraer delivers its 1,700th Ipanema cropduster, an ethanol-powered aircraft with 60 percent market share, known for high productivity, precision spraying and low operating costs.
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand clean supply chains, support decarbonisation, boost renewable energy and clean fuels, and strengthen South Africa’s industrialisation and Just Energy Transition.
The UAE’s USD 6 billion tourism investment plan for Africa places aviation and air connectivity at the centre of the continent’s growth strategy, with projects mapped across aviation, logistics and infrastructure to support expanded routes and improved access.
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest A350 operator and supporting its sustainable growth strategy. The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow.
IATA reports a 3.6% rise in global air passenger demand for September 2025, driven by strong international travel despite supply chain constraints.
The US government shutdown has ended, allowing United Airlines and the wider aviation sector to restore domestic schedules while maintaining uninterrupted service on Africa routes. Here’s what the recovery means for African travellers and aviation stakeholders.
Milan Aircraft unveils its clean-sheet electric trainer, offering practical range, modern design, and a major step forward in sustainable pilot training.
JEKTA and Tahseen Aviation sign an LOI to explore sustainable amphibious aviation operations across the GCC, Africa and Asia.
AASA urges ATNS to provide transparent timelines and solutions as ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure suspensions cause severe disruptions, economic damage and operational uncertainty across South Africa’s aviation sector.
IATA and Oliver Wyman expose $11 billion in costs from global aircraft supply chain delays, urging collaboration, transparency, and industry reform.
