2 September 2026
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 by…
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2 September 2026
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 Carmo…
2 September 2026
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 operations…
2 September 2026
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 fast-growing…
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Kenya Airways Announces Appointment of New Board Members
Kenya Airways appoints Kiprono Kittony as Chair alongside Chris Diaz, Prof Winnie Iminza Nyamute and…
Uganda Airlines Wet Leases Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to Restore Long-Haul Operations
Uganda Airlines wet leases an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to restore long-haul flights to London…
AFG Announces Placement of Airbus A320-232 with Buraq Air in Libya
AFG places an Airbus A320-232 with Libya’s Buraq Air, supporting the airline’s fleet expansion and…
Boeing and Jimma University Partner to Advance Jimma as a Centre of Excellence in Aerospace Education
Boeing and Jimma University launch a long-term partnership to develop aerospace education and aviation sciences…
Embraer’s E2 Family Aligns Performance, Passenger Experience and Operating Economics with African Airline Needs
Embraer positions its E2 family as a right-sized solution for African airlines, supporting profitability, network…
Digital Integration Across African Airlines, Airports and Borders Could Significantly Improve Profitability
How digital integration across African airlines, airports and borders can improve profitability and support sustainable…
ATR Reports Strong 2025 Demand, Prepares 2026 Ramp-up
ATR reports 60 gross orders, $1.2 billion revenue and 32 deliveries in 2025, as it…
Investec Corporate & Investment Bank Supports Global Airways and LIFT’s Fleet Flexibility with A320 Financing
Investec finances Airbus A320 for Global Airways, enhancing fleet flexibility between LIFT’s domestic services and…
Air Congo Receives Boeing 737-800 As DRC Advances Regional Aviation Hub Strategy
Air Congo receives a Boeing 737-800 in Kinshasa as the DRC advances plans to position…
Ethiopian Airlines to Inaugurate Three New Domestic Airports and Commence New Passenger Services
Ethiopian Airlines will inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights, expanding its network…
TAAG Angola Airlines Receives Its Fifth Airbus A220-300 Keeping Momentum in Fleet Modernisation
TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its fifth Airbus A220-300, strengthening intra-African connectivity and advancing…
Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport
Airlink will move its Johannesburg–Luanda service to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) from…
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Mozambique Launches Public Consultation on 20-Year Civil Aviation Master Plan as Government Targets Systemic Reform
Mozambique has opened public consultations on its Civil Aviation Master Plan 2026–2045, with government calling…
Mozambique Outlines LAM Restructuring Measures as Government Addresses Parliament
Mozambique’s Government outlines LAM restructuring measures, new shareholder structure, fleet acquisition plans and aviation sector…
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Its Position as Africa’s Largest A350 Operator with Order for Six Additional A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest…
Buraq Air to Become New Airbus Customer with a Commitment for 10 A320neo Family
Buraq Air has signed an MoU for 10 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, supporting the airline’s…
Emirates and South African Airways Enhance Codeshare Agreement, Building on 28 Years of Partnership
Emirates and South African Airways are enhancing their long-standing partnership with a new reciprocal codeshare,…
Air Côte d’Ivoire Orders Four Embraer E175s to Boost Regional Connectivity
Air Côte d’Ivoire has ordered four Embraer E175 aircraft with eight additional purchase rights, supporting…
Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two ATR 72-600 for Air Congo Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will lease two new ATR 72-600 aircraft for Air Congo, strengthening regional connectivity…
Ethiopian Airlines Commits to Order 11 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes
Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchase 11 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, strengthening its African…
Embraer and Airlink Expand Partnership with Component Pool Program for E2 Jets
Embraer and Airlink have expanded their partnership with a Component Pool Program agreement covering ten…
Rolls-Royce Powers Air Algérie’s New Era of Growth with the A330neo
Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first A330neo, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000…
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium…
TAAG Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
TAAG Chairman Clóvis Martins Rosa outlines how African airlines can strengthen their position under SAATM,…
Ethiopian Airlines Sets Out Infrastructure and Regulatory Priorities at Luanda Financing Summit
Ethiopian Airlines detailed its infrastructure investments, cargo expansion, regulatory harmonisation needs and progress on a…
Air Algérie Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A330neo
Air Algérie has received its first A330-900, beginning a major long-haul fleet modernisation programme and…
Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport
At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and…