26 August 2026
Zambia Airways Appoints Aman Wole Gurmu as Chief Executive Officer
Zambia Airways has appointed Aman Wole Gurmu, formerly of Ethiopian Airlines Group, as Chief Executive Officer,…
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26 August 2026
Air Botswana Moves to Appoint ACC Aviation as Aircraft Lease Consultant
Air Botswana has issued a notice of intention to appoint ACC Aviation ME FZCO as its…
26 August 2026
Airlink Expands NDC Distribution Through NDC Gateway
Airlink’s NDC content is now distributed through NDC Gateway, giving IATA-accredited agencies on the platform access…
24 August 2026
Airlink Embraers Complete Two-Pass Flypast over Ellis Park
Airlink Embraers ZS-YAE and ZS-YDE completed reciprocal and formation passes over Ellis Park ahead of the…
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Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional…
Airlink Inaugurates Johannesburg–Nacala Service
Airlink has inaugurated a new Johannesburg–Nacala route, strengthening air connectivity to northern Mozambique and the…
Boeing Sees Continued Growth Across African Aviation Markets
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years,…
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Aviation Financing, Skills Development and Sustainability
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire sign an LOI to advance aviation financing, skills…
Is Ethiopia Leading the Way of Africa’s Aviation Renaissance?
Africa’s aviation sector is accelerating, driven by new routes, major infrastructure projects and airline expansion.…
New East–North Air Services Aim to Unlock Economic Activity in Northern and Eastern Madagascar
Madagascar Airlines and the Ministry of Transport launch new East–North domestic air routes using a…
DAE Announces Long-Term Lease of 13 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has agreed to lease 13 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Royal Air Maroc,…
Mauritania Airlines Outlines 2026 Maintenance and Engine Procurement Priorities
Mauritania Airlines has published its 2026 Annual Procurement Plan, detailing engine leasing, maintenance activity and…
AB CarVal and Investec Launch New Aviation Financing Platform
AB CarVal and Investec have launched a new aviation financing platform offering secured, asset backed…
IATA Warns of Supply Chain Risks as African Airlines Face Grounded Fleets
Africa’s aviation sector is already feeling one of IATA’s five key global risks, as supply…
Airlink Reshapes its Regional Fleet Strategy
Airlink outlines a long-term fleet strategy centred on Embraer E2 aircraft, retiring E135/E140 jets and…
South African Airways and CemAir Sign Game-Changing Domestic Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways and CemAir have launched a domestic codeshare partnership, expanding regional connectivity and…
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Avolon Agrees to Lease Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Avolon will lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, supporting the airline’s…
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…
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…
LAM Mozambique Airlines Acquires De Havilland Q400 to Strengthen Fleet Stability
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial…
Airlink and Air Austral Expand Networks with Bilateral SPA
Airlink and Air Austral sign a bilateral SPA to expand connectivity across Southern Africa and…
Mauritania Airlines Selects StandardAero for LEAP-1B and CFM56-7B Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Support
StandardAero will provide CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Mauritania Airlines’…
Zambia Airways Appoints AirlinePros Zimbabwe as General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA)
Zambia Airways has appointed AirlinePros Zimbabwe as its Passenger GSSA, strengthening its regional sales, marketing,…
FlySafair’s Growth Story: 11 Years of Connecting South Africa
FlySafair marks 11 years of affordable air travel, operating 37 Boeing 737 aircraft and over…
Aviation Makes Significant Economic Contributions to Tanzania
IATA’s latest study shows aviation contributes USD 3.8 billion to Tanzania’s GDP and supports 711,000…
RwandAir Announces New Zanzibar–Mombasa Route Just in Time for December Holiday Travel
RwandAir introduces a new Zanzibar–Mombasa route from 1 December 2025, boosting East African connectivity and…
Liberia and Egypt Explore New Aviation Cooperation
At the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority met with Egypt’s aviation…
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…
Airlink Consummates Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions
Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from…
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…
A Pan-African Airline Alliance: Still a Dream on the Horizon?
South African Airways has pulled out of a planned pan-African airline alliance with Kenya Airways,…