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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 accurate, standardised and trusted emissions data.
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  • Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress

    Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support improved safety and continental connectivity.

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    14 December 2025

    Angolan Secretary of State for Land Transport, Jorge Bengue Calumbo. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • AAD 2026
  • 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 aviation potential and growth.

    The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA)
  • 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.

    AASA CEO, Aaron Munetsi and incoming AASA Chairperson, Daniel Rosenzweig.
  • 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.

    Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More Than $11 Billion in 2025
  • 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 new aircraft across Africa.

    The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has released its latest Market Portrait & Forecast, offering insights into global business aircraft trends from September 2025 through to September 2026.
  • AAD 2026
  • 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 aviation potential and growth.

    The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA)
  • 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.

    AASA CEO, Aaron Munetsi and incoming AASA Chairperson, Daniel Rosenzweig.
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • 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.

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    24 September 2025

    Kamil Al-Awadhi, Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East at IATA
  • 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.

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    24 September 2025

    Abderahmane Berthé, Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). Photo Credit © African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • 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.

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    24 September 2025

    AfBAA Flying High at Aviation Africa 2025
  • 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.

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    24 September 2025

  • AAD 2026
  • 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.

    Read

    24 September 2025

    Kamil Al-Awadhi, Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East at IATA
  • 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.

    Read

    24 September 2025

    Abderahmane Berthé, Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). Photo Credit © African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.