30 May 2026
Tanzania Set to Strengthen Aviation Training Pipeline
Tanzania is expanding its aviation skills pipeline through CATC, the National Institute of Transport, TCAA and…
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29 May 2026
African Air Cargo Demand Climbs as Capacity Contracts Sharply
African carriers recorded above-market air cargo demand growth in April 2026, with total CTK up 7.7%…
29 May 2026
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Lists Air Services Licence Applications for June 2026 Hearing
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has listed companies applying for new and renewed air services licences covering…
29 May 2026
Air Tanzania’s 2026/27 Strategic Expansion and Investment Plan
Air Tanzania’s 2026/27 strategic expansion plan includes major allocations for aircraft procurement, spare engines, hangar rehabilitation,…
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Jet Fuel Supplies for Southern Africa
Airlines across Southern Africa are facing growing uncertainty over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026,…
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options for Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft into Firm Orders
Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders, strengthening its…
AfriSAF’s Bet on the First Mile of Africa’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
AfriSAF is building Africa’s sustainable aviation fuel economy from the ground up, focusing on feedstock,…
Middle East Conflict Exposes Africa’s Economic Vulnerabilities as Costs Surge Across Sectors
Rising fuel costs, supply chain disruption and economic strain reshape Africa’s aviation and trade amid…
Air Ghana Expands Freighter Capacity with Boeing 737-400 Special Freighter
Air Ghana adds a Boeing 737-400SF freighter in Accra, increasing capacity for charter, perishables, and…
Twenty-Two Countries Support ICAO Call to Action on Priorities for Global Aviation
22 countries support ICAO’s Marrakech Call to Action at GISS 2026, advancing global aviation safety,…
Eight Decades of Soaring High: Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years of Service
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 80 years of service, marking a major milestone in African aviation with…
SAA Announces Resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Prof. John Lamola
South African Airways CEO Prof John Lamola will step down at the end of April…
Jambojet Unveils Integrated Operations Control Centre to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Jambojet unveils an Integrated Operations Control Centre to enhance operational efficiency, improve reliability, and support…
TAAG Angola Airlines Operates First Commercial Flight to Abidjan and Strengthens Regional Connectivity
TAAG launches Luanda–Abidjan route, boosting regional connectivity, trade, and passenger links between Angola and Côte…
Cape Verde Reinforces Its Ambition as a Logistics Hub with the Start of Air Cargo Transport from Brazil to Cape Verde by LATAM Cargo
Cape Verde advances its logistics hub strategy as LATAM Cargo launches air cargo operations from…
Heads Up: Air Côte d’Ivoire Aircraft Maintenance Centre (MRO) – Côte d’Ivoire
BOAD approves XOF35 billion for Air Côte d’Ivoire’s aircraft maintenance centre in Abidjan, strengthening regional…
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Ethiopian Airlines Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, becoming…
Five Years On, Namibia Charts Course for New National Airline
Namibia moves ahead with plans to launch a new national airline by 2026, as government…
Ethiopia and Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership and Sign Debt Restructuring Agreement
Ethiopia and Italy sign debt restructuring agreement under G20 Common Framework, supporting reforms, Koysha Hydropower…
TAAG Receives Sixth Airbus A220-300 and Strengthens Regional Connectivity
TAAG Angola Airlines adds sixth Airbus A220-300 to its fleet, strengthening regional connectivity and advancing…
Are Aviation Suppliers Price Gouging Amid Middle East Conflict?
Are aviation fuel suppliers price-gouging? Explore sharp Jet A1 increases, Avgas trends, and the Middle…
Kenya Airways Boosts Cargo Capacity with B747 Freighter to Support Kenya–UAE Trade
Kenya Airways deploys B747 freighter to enhance cargo capacity, transporting inbound freight and over 110…
Kenya Airways and CemAir Sign Interline Agreement to Expand Connectivity into South Africa
Kenya Airways and CemAir sign an interline agreement to expand connectivity via Johannesburg and Cape…
Mozambique Seeks Boeing Partnership in Renewed Push to Revitalise LAM
Mozambique is seeking cooperation with Boeing to restructure its national carrier LAM, as the airline…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
Angola: Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala Takes Office as Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Ports
Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala takes office as Angola’s Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime…
The New Terminal One at JFK and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership for New York Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will move its JFK operations to the New Terminal One in 2026 under…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique Strengthen Transport Cooperation
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique held trilateral discussions to strengthen transport cooperation, focusing on connectivity, trade,…
Kenya Airways Delivers WRC Safari Rally Cars as the Exclusive Airline Partner for the 2026 Edition
Kenya Airways transports the first WRC Safari Rally cars to Kenya ahead of the 2026…
IATA 2025 Safety Report Highlights Africa’s Aviation Safety Challenges and Progress
IATA’s 2025 Safety Report shows improving accident rates globally while Africa records the highest regional…