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 Dlamini as Deputy Chairperson for the 2025–26 term.
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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 in 2025, driven by fuel, maintenance, leasing, and inventory costs.
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 to unlock aviation growth.
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 and fleet renewal.
AfBAA Flying High at Aviation Africa 2025
AfBAA signs MoUs with CAASA and AASA, launches RPAS committee, and outlines a strategic plan to advance business aviation across Africa.
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 for stronger industry recognition.
AfBAA Flying High at Aviation Africa 2025
AfBAA signs MoUs with CAASA and AASA, launches RPAS committee, and outlines a strategic plan to advance business aviation across Africa.
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 for stronger industry recognition.
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 Africa, supporting net-zero aviation by 2050.
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 operational realities across the continent.
Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
Global air travel demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025, according to IATA. Capacity grew 3.4%, with the global load factor at 84.5%. African and Middle Eastern carriers saw marginal declines.
CILTSA ESG Conference Drives Industry-wide Transformation
CILTSA’s ESG Conference unites industry leaders to address sustainability challenges and drive impact across South Africa’s transport and logistics sectors.
Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
Global air travel demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025, according to IATA. Capacity grew 3.4%, with the global load factor at 84.5%. African and Middle Eastern carriers saw marginal declines.
CILTSA ESG Conference Drives Industry-wide Transformation
CILTSA’s ESG Conference unites industry leaders to address sustainability challenges and drive impact across South Africa’s transport and logistics sectors.
Strengthening Safety with Peer-Led Communication
IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme is a great example of how aviation professionals can come together to support one another through peer-to-peer learning. By creating spaces where Air Traffic Controllers and other aviation professionals can help each other strengthen their English communication skills, this programme…
Focus on Africa Symposium Opened Professional and Government Affairs Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya
The IFALPA Professional and Government Affairs Meeting opened with the Focus on Africa Symposium in Nairobi, highlighting pilot advocacy, safety, and regulatory engagement across Africa’s aviation sector.
Cirium and AFRAA Data Partnership to Drive Growth in African Aviation
Cirium and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have formed a strategic data partnership to enhance aviation analytics and support sustainable growth in Africa’s air transport sector, aligning with AFRAA’s 2025 strategy for improved connectivity, reduced costs, and digital transformation.
New AfBAA Leadership Shares Plans to Revitalise African Business Aviation Organisation at EBACE 2025
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) unveils a revitalised vision under new leadership. Chairperson Dawit Lemma and Vice Chair Craig Middleton share their strategy to expand membership, strengthen governance, and raise the profile of African business aviation at EBACE 2025.
