25 June 2026
Jambojet Turns Operating Discipline into Profitability
Jambojet’s return to profitability shows how African low-cost airline economics depend on more than demand. Speaking…
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25 June 2026
De Havilland Canada Delivers First Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines
De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian…
25 June 2026
LIFT Expands Payment Options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto
LIFT has expanded its direct payment options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and cryptocurrency payments via…
25 June 2026
flydubai Touches Down in Benghazi
flydubai has inaugurated its three-times-weekly service to Benghazi, expanding its Africa network to 13 destinations across…
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Emirates Expands Operations in Ghana with Additional Weekly Flights
Emirates will introduce four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from 12 July 2026,…
Namibia Completes Feasibility Study for New National Airline
Namibia has completed a feasibility study into the proposed revival of a national airline, with…
From Doha to the World: Qatar Airways Takes Off to Over 160 Global Destinations This Summer
Qatar Airways is restoring connectivity to more than 160 global destinations this summer, including Kigali,…
Airlink’s on the Wing as the Official Domestic Airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Airlink will serve as the exclusive domestic airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026, transporting national…
SAATM Is More Than an Aviation Policy Objective, Says Togolese President
Speaking during the opening of the African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition 2026 in Lomé,…
Obasanjo Calls for African Aviation to Move From Commitment to Implementation
Former Nigerian President H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo used his remarks at the first African Air…
African Ministers Adopt Lomé Declaration and Implementation Matrix to Accelerate Accessible, Connected, Affordable and Sustainable Air Transport across Africa
African Ministers have adopted the Lomé Ministerial Declaration and Implementation Matrix, setting out a renewed…
One African Sky, SAATM Implementation Takes Centre Stage in Lomé
The first African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition in Lomé, Togo, placed SAATM implementation at…
Cameroon and UAE Advance Transport Cooperation Talks
Cameroon and the United Arab Emirates have discussed the implementation of their 2020 Air Transport…
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…
Zambia Classifies Air Traffic Control and Aviation Security as Essential Services
Zambia has formally classified air traffic control services and civil aviation security as essential services,…
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Service
Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, from 12…
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African Aviation’s Next Test is Not Demand, but Integration
Captain George Kamal has warned that African aviation’s greatest test is no longer demand, but…
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…
Edelweiss Bets on Growing European Appetite for Namibia
Edelweiss says growing demand for nature-based travel and Namibia’s appeal as a premium safari and…
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 Updates Aviation Governance and Regulations
Tanzania is updating aviation-related governance through changes to the Civil Aviation Act, new airport regulations,…
Congo to Introduce Visa-Free Access for African Nationals from 2027
The Republic of the Congo will waive visa requirements for all African nationals from 1…
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…
IATA Launches Baggage Community System (BCS) to Modernise Global Baggage Messaging
IATA has developed the Baggage Community System, a secure digital platform designed to support the…
Sishen Airfield Tests Emergency Readiness Through Multi-Agency Drill
Sishen Airfield near Kathu in the Northern Cape has conducted a multi-agency emergency drill to…
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…
Angola and Algeria Update Air Services Agreement to Strengthen African Connectivity
Angola and Algeria have updated their bilateral air services framework, replacing a 1976 agreement and…
Togo Grants 30-Day Visa Exemption for African Passport Holders
Togo has introduced a 30-day visa exemption for nationals of African States holding valid national…
African Aviation Leaders Tackle Profitability, Connectivity and Growth at AFRAA Convention
African aviation leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the 14th AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention, where profitability,…
Airlink to Launch First Ever Non-Stop Cape Town-Zanzibar Service
Airlink will launch the first-ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar service from 03 October 2026, operating weekly…