11 January 2026
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, MRO…
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17 December 2025
International: Unlocking Seamless Multimodality in Europe – Air–Rail Integration Moves to the Forefront
EU policymakers and industry assess progress on air–rail integration as MultiModX concludes, highlighting passenger-centric multimodal transport…
15 December 2025
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, financing…
15 December 2025
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 Free…
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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…
CAE Announces Publication of Industry-Wide Standard Operating Procedures to Enhance Safety in Business Aviation
CAE and the NBAA release new industry-wide SOPs to strengthen safety, consistency, and training standards…
Neil Howard Appointed to IADA Board of Directors
Neil Howard, CEO of Absolute Aviation, joins the IADA Board of Directors, strengthening global business…
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in…
Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Gulfstream surpasses 3 million nautical miles on SAF as its next-generation aircraft fly to NBAA-BACE…
Botswana Air Access Welcomes New Proflight Zambia Service Connecting Lusaka, Livingstone and Maun
Proflight Zambia’s new Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route enhances regional air connectivity, tourism, and business cooperation between Zambia…
Terminal 3 Planned for Namibia’s Major Airport
Namibia Airports Company to build Terminal 3 at Hosea Kutako International Airport as part of…
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…
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…
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…
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Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Expand Partnership with Codeshare Flights to 19 Destinations
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways expand their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing…
Homegrown Innovation: Kenya Airways Pioneers Kenya-Made Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Kenya Airways partners with Bleriot SAF to produce Kenya-made Sustainable Aviation Fuel, advancing aviation decarbonisation…
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…
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…
Airbus Highlights Path to Growth and Decarbonisation at Aviation Africa Summit
Airbus outlines customer support expansion, supply chain recovery, and its plan for decarbonisation and growth…
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…
International: Do228 Fleet Maintenance Contract Signed Between Bangladesh Navy and Do228 OEM General Atomics AeroTec Systems
Bangladesh Navy and GA-ATS sign a new contract for heavy maintenance, pilot training, and radar…
Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks partner at DSEI to develop modular uncrewed…