21 January 2026
IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance
IATA and CFM International extend their MRO agreement to 2033, supporting open competition, easing supply chain…
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16 January 2026
From Estimates to Evidence: Why Accurate Emissions Data Matters for African Aviation
Accurate emissions data is becoming critical for African airlines facing carbon taxes and regulations. Why CO₂…
16 January 2026
Air Cargo Demand Maintains Strong Momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025
Global air cargo demand rose by 5.5% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African airlines…
16 January 2026
5.7% Growth in Air Passenger Demand in November 2025
Global air passenger demand grew by 5.7% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African airlines…
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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,…
AASA and the Shift from Policy Dialogue to Delivery in African Aviation
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi outlines how African airline advocacy is shifting towards implementation through SAATM,…
AFRAA 57th AGA Tackles Aviation’s Toughest Challenges and Charts Africa’s Skies for the Future
AFRAA’s 57th Annual General Assembly in Luanda examined airline resilience, fleet strategy, MRO capacity and…
AASA to Encourage African Airlines to Adopt IATA’s CO2 Connect for Accurate and Transparent Emissions Data
AASA and IATA sign an MoU to promote CO2 Connect, enabling African airlines to provide…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
AFRAA Marks New Era of African Aviation as Free Route Airspace Takes Flight in West and Central Africa
AFRAA confirms full deployment of Free Route Airspace in West and Central Africa, cutting fuel…
Air Cargo Demand Sets New Record in October, up 4.1%, Marking Eight Straight Months of Growth
Global air cargo demand rose 4.1% in October 2025, marking an eighth month of growth…
ATNS Updates to the Industry: Need for More Clarity
AASA urges ATNS to provide transparent timelines and solutions as ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure suspensions…
IATA and Oliver Wyman Sound the Alarm on Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain
IATA and Oliver Wyman expose $11 billion in costs from global aircraft supply chain delays,…
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium…
Neil Howard Appointed to IADA Board of Directors
Neil Howard, CEO of Absolute Aviation, joins the IADA Board of Directors, strengthening global business…
AASA Calls for Bold Interventions to Transform African Aviation
AASA urges regulatory harmonisation, open markets, supply chain stability, and sustainable reforms to unlock Africa’s…
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AASA’s 2025–26 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Elected
AASA re-elects Daniel Rosenzweig of Lift as Chairperson and appoints Eswatini Air CEO Capt. President…
Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More Than $11 Billion in 2025
IATA and Oliver Wyman warn that aircraft supply chain delays could cost airlines $11 billion…
IADA Releases Current Market Portrait & Forecast, Noting an Increase in New Aircraft Enquiries from Africa
IADA’s 2025–2026 Market Portrait & Forecast highlights global business jet trends and growing demand for…
CAASA and AfBAA Reaffirm Partnership with Updated MoU at African Aviation Summit
CAASA and AfBAA reaffirm their partnership with a renewed MoU at the African Aviation Summit…
Africa Secures Resounding Mandate on ICAO Council, Winning Nearly One-Fourth of Global Seats, Driven by Unified Technical Agenda
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust…
Airline Industry at a Crossroads: IATA’s Message to African Stakeholders
IATA’s Kamil Al-Awadhi urges African governments to cut costs, liberalise skies, and invest in infrastructure…
Understanding the Changes in Africa’s Aviation Landscape
AFRAA’s Abderahmane Berthé highlights Africa’s aviation opportunities, connectivity challenges, and the need for liberalisation, sustainability…
AfBAA Flying High at Aviation Africa 2025
AfBAA signs MoUs with CAASA and AASA, launches RPAS committee, and outlines a strategic plan…
Business Aviation: An Essential Enabler for Africa’s Growth
Dawit Lemma highlights business aviation’s vital role in Africa’s economy, from UAVs to medevac, calling…
High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
IATA has submitted 14 working papers to the 42nd ICAO Assembly, focusing on SAF production,…
Judgement Reserved for Three Weeks in Application Against 12-Year Engine Rule
Judgement on the 12-year engine overhaul rule case has been reserved for three weeks, leaving…
Decarbonising Aviation: European Commission Supports Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The European Commission, in partnership with AFCAC, is driving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in…
The Rise of Pilot Maintenance: The IFALPA Weighs In
IFALPA’s new position paper on pilot maintenance sparks debate in Africa, balancing safety, training and…
Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
Global air travel demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025, according to IATA. Capacity grew…
CILTSA ESG Conference Drives Industry-wide Transformation
CILTSA’s ESG Conference unites industry leaders to address sustainability challenges and drive impact across South…