2 October 2026
Kenya Airways Selects Sabre for New Retailing Platform
Kenya Airways has selected Sabre to replace its core retailing platform, covering reservations, ticketing, inventory management,…
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2 October 2026
Air Zimbabwe Reports 42.6% Revenue Growth and a Narrower 2024 Loss at Its Fourth AGM
Air Zimbabwe’s revenue rose 42.6% to US$10.74 million in 2024 and its net loss narrowed 31.7%…
29 September 2026
Henley Air, Jonker Sailplanes and On Track Technologies Unveil Peregrine Aerospace at the AISI 20-Year Commemoration
Henley Air, Jonker Sailplanes and On Track Technologies have unveiled Peregrine Aerospace, a planned jointly owned…
29 September 2026
ASKY Returns Boeing 737 ET-BBB to Service after Structural Repairs by Ethiopian MRO
ASKY has returned Boeing 737 ET-BBB to service after several months of heavy maintenance and structural…
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Namibia Air Plans US$36 Million Fleet Purchase
Namibia Air plans to acquire seven Embraer aircraft worth an estimated US$36 million as it…
Seychelles Reviews Long-Haul Aviation Strategy Ahead of A321XLR Acquisition
Seychelles is reviewing its long-haul aviation strategy as Air Seychelles prepares to acquire two Airbus…
Fastjet Zimbabwe Trials Airbus A320 and Business Premium on Johannesburg Routes
Fastjet Zimbabwe is trialling a leased Airbus A320-200 and a Business Premium product on its…
Kenya Airways Boeing 777-300ER Returns to Johannesburg
Kenya Airways deployed Boeing 777-300ER 5Y-KZX to Johannesburg, marking its first recorded service to the…
Uganda Airlines Places First Boeing Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets
Uganda Airlines has placed its first Boeing aircraft order, selecting four 737-8s and four 787-9…
ASKY Adds Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft Ahead of Lomé–Kano Launch
ASKY has expanded its fleet to 17 aircraft following the delivery of two new Boeing…
Air Seychelles Signs Lease Agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital for Two Airbus A321XLR Aircraft
Air Seychelles has signed a lease agreement for two Airbus A321XLR aircraft to support long-haul…
Etihad Expands its African Network with New Fastjet Zimbabwe Partnership
Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed an MoU for interline, codeshare and loyalty cooperation,…
Competition Commission Recommends Conditional Approval of Harith Acquisition of Safair Holdings
South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve Harith Aviation’s proposed acquisition…
Airlink Sporting a Gorgeous Green Getup
Airlink revealed its green Skybucks-liveried Embraer E190, ZS-YAE, ahead of deployment on domestic and regional…
LIFT and GO7 Back Airline-Controlled Virtual Interlining as New Model for African Connectivity
LIFT is among the first airlines to implement GO7’s Orchestrated Virtual Interlining solution, backing an…
Zambia’s Air Access Push Moves Beyond Geography
Zambia’s aviation opportunity extends well beyond geography. With stronger route development, SAATM-aligned policy, cargo infrastructure,…
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TAAG Updates Board Structure as Transformation Programme Continues
TAAG Angola Airlines has updated the composition of its Board of Directors as part of…
Kora Joins IATA Payment Network to Power Airline Payments Across Africa
Kora has joined IATA Financial Gateway, giving airlines and travel agencies using IFG access to…
Uganda Airlines Signs Boeing Commitment for Fleet Expansion
Uganda Airlines has signed a commitment with Boeing to acquire eight new passenger aircraft and…
Airlink Non-Stop Flights from Cape Town to Mauritius
Airlink will launch twice-weekly direct Cape Town to Mauritius flights on 2 October 2026 using…
TAAG Angola Airlines Schedules Inaugural Guangzhou Service for 23 June
TAAG Angola Airlines will launch its inaugural Luanda–Guangzhou service on 23 June 2026, initially operating…
Africa’s Airline Profitability Expected to Weaken Despite Strong Traffic Growth
IATA expects African airline profitability to decline in 2026, despite continued demand growth. The region’s…
TAAG Targets Operational Turnaround in 2026 With Fleet, Training and Partnership Drive
TAAG Angola Airlines is targeting 2026 as a key year in its operational turnaround, with…
Tanzania Set to Strengthen Aviation Training Pipeline
Tanzania is expanding its aviation skills pipeline through CATC, the National Institute of Transport, TCAA…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Egypt and Tajikistan Sign Bilateral Air Transport Services Agreement
Egypt and Tajikistan have signed their first bilateral air transport services agreement, together with an…