27 October 2025
Terminal 3 Planned for Namibia’s Major Airport
Namibia Airports Company to build Terminal 3 at Hosea Kutako International Airport as part of its…
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27 October 2025
Air Seychelles Increases Frequency to Daily Service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi
Air Seychelles increases Seychelles–Abu Dhabi flights to a daily schedule from 16 October 2025, enhancing connectivity…
27 October 2025
South Africa’s Air Navigation Crisis Grounds Flights and Threatens Economic Stability
Flight cancellations and delays across South Africa as ATNS fails to maintain navigation procedures, disrupting tourism…
27 October 2025
ATNS Says It’s Making Good Progress to Stabilise and Rebuild
ATNS reports significant progress in stabilising operations, restoring flight procedures, and rebuilding core capacity under new…
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Tragic Loss at the West Coast Airshow
The organisers of the West Coast Airshow have confirmed, with profound sadness, the death of…
South Africa’s Aviation Fuel Levy Set for Another Increase in 2025
Discover how the upcoming SACAA fuel levy increase, set for April 2025, will impact South…
Henley Group Holdings Announces Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul
Henley Group Holdings appoints Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul, enhancing…
Ethan Beswick named General Counsel for the Experimental Aircraft Association
Ethan Beswick has been named General Counsel for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). With extensive…
Centennials for Fairchild, Travel Air Aircraft to be Celebrated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Celebrate the centennials of Fairchild and Travel Air aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. Discover…
Nigeria – Festus Keyamo Reaffirms Commitment to Aviation Workers’ Welfare at Industry Event
Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, reaffirms his commitment to workers’ welfare…
The Stars Belong to Africa Too: African Space Agency Pushes for Space Sovereignty
The African Space Agency is driving Africa’s transition from a consumer to a producer of…
Aviation Industry Doubles Down on Cybersecurity as IT Spend Climbs to New Highs
SITA’s 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report highlights how airlines and airports are investing in…
African Union Summit Adopts Bold Strategies for Clean and Sustainable Energy and Transport Pathways
The 38th African Union Summit saw the adoption of groundbreaking strategies for sustainable energy and…
Delta Airlines Requests Flight Adjustments to South Africa for Peak Tourist Season
Delta Air Lines has requested adjustments to its flight schedules between the United States and…
Vellox Group Unveils the Aviation Industry’s Most Unified Software Platform and Major Capital Investment
Vellox Group introduces the aviation industry’s most unified software platform, integrating market-leading solutions for fleet…
Nominations Open for 2025 IATA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards, recognising individuals and…
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Ethiopian Airlines Introduces Africa’s First A350-1000 with Thales AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment
Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 equipped with Thales’s AVANT Up Inflight…
AerCap Signs Sale and Leaseback Agreement for One New Boeing 787-9 Aircraft with New Customer TAAG Angola Airlines
AerCap has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with TAAG Angola Airlines for a new…
Soroti University to Launch Aviation Science Programme
Soroti University is set to launch Aviation Science courses in partnership with Ethiopian Aviation University.…
Kabalega International Airport Nears Completion
Kabalega International Airport in Uganda, 96% complete and set for commissioning in September 2025, will…
China Road and Bridge Corporation Secures Contracts for Two Airport Projects in Kyrgyzstan
China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has secured contracts to renovate and expand Manas and…
Ghana Launches New Chip-Embedded Passports
Ghana launches new chip-embedded e-passports featuring advanced biometric security and Adinkra symbols. This innovation enhances…
FIASA, NATREF, and ACSA Collaborate on Risk Mitigation to Ensure Continued Operations at O.R. Tambo Airport After Refinery Fire
FIASA, NATREF, and ACSA implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued jet fuel supply at…
ECOWAS Regional Strategy to Slash Aviation Taxes and Charges by 2026
Economic Community of West African States Air Transport Ministers Endorse Regional Strategy to Remove Taxes…
Kenya Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Luanda in Two Months
Kenya Airways is set to resume direct flights to Luanda, Angola, by March 2025 following…
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited Renews Trust in Thales with a 3-Year Agreement for Safer Skies
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited renews its partnership with Thales through a 3-year agreement to modernise…
Battery Thermal Runaway Incidents on Board Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Hit Record High as Passengers Remain Largely Unaware of Risks
Battery thermal runaway incidents on passenger and cargo aircraft have reached a record high, according…
New Kerosene Depot to Be Constructed at Zouérate Airport, Mauritania
Zouérate Airport may not be among the busiest airports, averaging just one flight per day.…
Royal Canadian Air Force to Use PC-21 Next Generation Trainers in the Future
Discover how the Royal Canadian Air Force is set to modernise pilot training with 19…
Wild Aviation Dream – Crocodiles Above the Clouds
The incredible story of a Pilatus PC-12 flying 16 young West African crocodiles from Geneva…
EASA Have Ordered Inspections for Loose Rivets on the Left and Right Pylon
EASA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Airbus AH EC 175 B helicopters after…