22 September 2026
Ethiopian Airlines to Expand Its Presence in Mozambique with a New Passenger Service to Nacala
Ethiopian Airlines plans to introduce a three-times-weekly passenger service to Nacala, Mozambique, from 27 October 2026,…
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22 September 2026
SAA Welcomes Special Tribunal Ruling on R85 Million Aircraft Lease Matter
South African Airways has welcomed a Special Tribunal ruling setting aside the 2019 extension of its…
22 September 2026
Air Algérie Launches Weekly Berlin–Algiers Service
Air Algérie has commenced weekly scheduled passenger flights between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Algiers, restoring a…
22 September 2026
Air Cairo Signs Fleet, Engine and Strategic Partnership Agreements at Egypt Airshow
Air Cairo has signed a series of aircraft leasing, engine, maintenance and strategic partnership agreements at…
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Air Mauritius ATR 72-600 Lands at Réunion After Engine Issue on MK208
An Air Mauritius ATR 72-600 operating MK208 landed normally at Roland Garros Airport in Réunion…
Ethiopian Airlines to Commence Scheduled Passenger Flights to Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Ethiopian Airlines will commence scheduled passenger flights to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on 1 December 2026,…
Ethiopian Cargo Selects CargoAi for Digital Booking
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has partnered with CargoAi to expand its digital booking capabilities,…
Air Madagascar Reopens Analakely Sales Office as Recovery Plan Progresses
Air Madagascar has reopened its Analakely sales office in Antananarivo as part of its approved…
African Airlines’ Performance Updates by AFRAA, August 2026
AFRAA’s August 2026 update reports an 8.8% year-on-year rise in seat capacity across Africa and…
Flightlink Adds Four New Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Aircraft to Connect East Africa’s Premier Safari Destinations
Flightlink is adding four Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft through 2027 as it expands…
Acron Aviation and EGYPTAIR sign agreement for Reality7e A320neo Full Flight Simulator
EGYPTAIR will add a second A320neo full flight simulator in Cairo under an agreement with…
Air Sénégal Adds Boeing 737-800 Gorée to Fleet
Air Sénégal has received a Boeing 737-800NG named Gorée at Blaise Diagne International Airport, a…
Gateway Air and ValueJet Strengthen Ogun Air Connectivity with Daily Abuja–Lagos Service
Gateway Air and ValueJet have commenced an Abuja–Lagos–Gateway service connecting Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with…
TAAG Angola Airlines Signs Codeshare Agreement With LATAM Brasil
TAAG Angola Airlines and LATAM Brasil have signed a codeshare agreement for passenger transport services,…
Westbrook Racing by Visit Angola Welcomes TAAG Angola Airlines as Race Partner for E1 Luanda GP
TAAG Angola Airlines has joined Westbrook Racing by Visit Angola as an official Race Partner…
Uganda Airlines Becomes First African Carrier to Deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS
Uganda Airlines has become the first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS, adding an integrated…
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ValueJet Begins Boeing 737 Expansion With First Aircraft Delivered in Lagos
ValueJet has taken delivery of Boeing 737-800 5N-CFZ, the first of three 737NG aircraft planned…
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Boeing: Africa’s Airplane Fleet Will More than Double by 2045 to Meet Rising Air Travel Demand
Boeing forecasts Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet will more than double by 2045, requiring 1,165 new…
Air Cairo Places Order for 15 Airbus A320neo Aircraft
Air Cairo has placed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft, introducing direct aircraft…
KlasJet Sets Out Case for ACMI Capacity in Egyptian Fleet Expansion
Egypt’s tourism growth targets and planned airline fleet expansion are increasing pressure on carriers to…
Air Cairo Takes Delivery of 40th Aircraft with New A320neo
Air Cairo has taken delivery of an Airbus A320-251N, recorded by the airline as the…
When Global Shocks Test African Aviation
African airlines face renewed pressure from global fuel shocks, exposing thin margins and supply-chain dependence…
Ethiopian Airlines Reports US$9.1 Billion Operating Revenue for 2025/26
Ethiopian Airlines Group generated US$9.1 billion in operating revenue during 2025/26 after transporting 20.7 million…
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FlySafair Named Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the 2026 World Travel Awards
FlySafair has been named Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the 2026 World Travel Awards, marking…
Enugu Air Joins AFRAA as 50th Member, Boosting Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Growth
Enugu Air has become the 50th member of AFRAA, expanding the association’s footprint in Nigeria’s…
Caliphate Air Selects LISA Aircraft Records Management Platform
Caliphate Air, the Sokoto State-backed Nigerian carrier with three Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, has selected LISA…
Namibia Says Ethiopian Airlines Talks Remain Exploratory as Namibia Air Planning Continues
Namibia is assessing possible cooperation with Ethiopian Airlines as planning for the new national carrier,…
African Carriers Record 5.2% Passenger Demand Growth in July
African carriers recorded 5.2% year-on-year growth in passenger demand in July 2026, while capacity increased…
Cabo Verde Government Discusses Potential TACV Partnership With Moov
Cabo Verde’s Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho and Minister of Transport and the Sea João do…
Ibom Air Rejects Claims It Controls Airline Access to Uyo Airport
Ibom Air has issued a statement rejecting public commentary that it exercises a monopoly over…
Enugu Air Joins AFRAA as 50th Member, Boosting Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Growth
Enugu Air has become the 50th member of AFRAA, expanding the association’s footprint in Nigeria’s…