18 June 2026
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, H.E.…
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18 June 2026
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 Transport…
17 June 2026
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 commitment…
16 June 2026
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 the…
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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…
Malawi: ADL Appoints Zione Dorothy Themba as Chief Executive Officer
Airports Development Limited has appointed Ms Zione Dorothy Themba as its new Chief Executive Officer,…
Zambia Targets Wider African Air Links Under Single African Air Transport Market
Zambia Airports Corporation has outlined how stronger air connectivity, route development and regional integration are…
Celebrating Safarilink’s 3rd Scheduled Flight on the Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi Route
Safarilink has introduced a third scheduled flight on the Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi route, strengthening tourism, trade and…
IATA Pilots Billing & Settlement Plan in Somalia
IATA has launched a pilot of its Billing & Settlement Plan in Somalia, with a…
IATA Calls on African Governments to Prioritise Aviation for Long Term Economic Growth
IATA calls on African governments to improve aviation safety, reduce costs, unlock airline funds and…
British Airways Launches Special Fares to Celebrate 90 Years of Flying Between Nigeria and the UK
British Airways is marking 90 years of flying between Nigeria and the UK with the…
Parliament Approves AFCAC Constitutional Amendment to Boost Sierra Leone’s Aviation Sector
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has ratified an amendment to Article 10(4) of the Constitution…
Jet Fuel Supplies for Southern Africa
Airlines across Southern Africa are facing growing uncertainty over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026,…
Emirates and Wesgro Sign MoU to Stimulate Inbound Tourism to the Western Cape
Emirates and Wesgro sign an MoU at WTM Africa to drive inbound tourism, promote Cape…
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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 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…
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…
SADC Reports Tourism Integration Progress at ITB Berlin
SADC reports progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin 2026, highlighting visa harmonisation, air…
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…
Mobile Money is Reshaping Airline Distribution in Africa
Mobile money is reshaping how airline tickets are sold across Africa. As carriers adapt to…
ECOWAS Consultative Workshop Addresses Air Transport Reform in West Africa
ECOWAS convenes a consultative workshop in Abidjan to address aviation competition, consumer protection, taxes and…
Togo and Belarus Sign Diplomatic Passport Visa Exemption Agreement
Togo and Belarus sign reciprocal visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and service passports, strengthening bilateral…
African Development Bank Group and African Union Renew Push for Visa-Free Travel to Accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation
African Development Bank Group and African Union renew calls for visa-free travel to unlock AfCFTA…
Investec Corporate & Investment Bank Supports Global Airways and LIFT’s Fleet Flexibility with A320 Financing
Investec finances Airbus A320 for Global Airways, enhancing fleet flexibility between LIFT’s domestic services and…
Ethiopian Airlines to Inaugurate Three New Domestic Airports and Commence New Passenger Services
Ethiopian Airlines will inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights, expanding its network…
Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport
Airlink will move its Johannesburg–Luanda service to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) from…
The Rise of Air Transport in Benin as Amazone Airlines Obtains Its Air Operator’s Licence
Amazone Airlines has obtained its Air Operator’s Licence from ANAC Benin, marking a major milestone…