22 May 2026
Nigeria Advances Aviation Financing Reforms Through Cape Town Convention Compliance
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a more competitive market for aircraft financing and leasing through…
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22 May 2026
NAHCO Approves Dividend and Bonus Share Issue at 45th AGM
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc shareholders have approved a ₦6.25 kobo dividend per share, a one-for-seven…
22 May 2026
IATA Sees Egypt Outpacing Global Aviation Growth Through 2050
IATA has highlighted Egypt’s long-term aviation growth potential, with passenger demand forecast to grow above the…
22 May 2026
Egypt and Tajikistan Sign Bilateral Air Transport Services Agreement
Egypt and Tajikistan have signed their first bilateral air transport services agreement, together with an operational…
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Zambia, Eswatini Strengthen Aviation Ties with Launch of Direct Lusaka–Manzini Route
Zambia and Eswatini launch a direct Lusaka–Manzini route, strengthening regional connectivity, trade, and aviation growth…
23 Years After its Collapse, Ex Nigeria Airways Staff are Still Waiting to be Paid
More than 20 years after Nigeria Airways collapsed, former staff are still waiting for unpaid…
Congo Airways Faces Continued Failures as Government Orders New Recovery Plan
DRC government orders a new recovery plan for Congo Airways following findings of operational failures,…
Air Botswana’s Strategic Retrenchment: A Familiar Cycle
Air Botswana cuts loss-making routes as it pursues a turnaround strategy, highlighting long-standing structural challenges…
Kenya Airways Announces Full-Year Results for Period Ending 31 December 2025
Kenya Airways reports FY2025 results with revenue of KShs 161 billion, impacted by aircraft groundings,…
AFRAA Outlines $7 Billion Aviation Funding, SAF and Free Route Airspace Progress in Africa
AFRAA outlines the African Development Bank’s $7 billion aviation funding under the Integrated Aviation Transformation…
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…
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NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate to Enugu Air to Commence Scheduled Flight Operations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu…
SAA Welcomes 18-Year Jail Sentence for Former Employee in Aircraft Components Theft Syndicate
SAA has welcomed the 18-year jail sentence handed to a former SAAT employee convicted of…
Ghana: Flight Disruption on PassionAir Route Network
PassionAir reports flight disruptions on its Kumasi route and delays on other services due to…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
Crew on the Front Line: IFALPA Strengthens Its Position on Security
The latest IFALPA report highlights essential airline crew security measures, including threat assessment, layover protection,…
Avmax Reports Strong Sales, Leasing, and Insurance Growth in Africa During 2025
Avmax reports strong aircraft sales, leasing and insurance activity across Africa in 2025, including Dash…
TAAG Angola Airlines Opens Sales for New Abidjan Route with First Commercial Flight in April 2026
TAAG Angola Airlines opens ticket sales for its new Luanda–Abidjan route, with the first Airbus…
AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform to Turn Growth into Sustainable Profit
The African Development Bank unveils the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to mobilise capital and strengthen…
TAAG Implements Cost Control Measures
TAAG Angola Airlines introduces temporary cost control measures under its PALANCA restructuring programme to strengthen…
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…