11 August 2026
Uganda Airlines Expands Its African Network with New Direct Flights to Accra and Kigali
Uganda Airlines is expanding its African network with scheduled direct flights to Accra and Kigali, strengthening…
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11 August 2026
Turkish Airlines Balances Regional Headwinds Through Agile Capacity Management; Delivers R3.6 Billion Net Profit in Q2 2026
Turkish Airlines recorded a USD 197 million (approximately R3.6 billion) net profit in Q2 2026 as…
6 August 2026
Emirates and SAA Shift to Reciprocal Codesharing Across Southern and Central Africa
Emirates will place its code on selected South African Airways services for the first time, extending…
3 August 2026
African Air Cargo Demand Rises 4.7% as Capacity Contracts in June 2026
African airlines recorded 4.7% year-on-year growth in air cargo demand during June 2026 while available capacity…
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Jambojet Turns Operating Discipline into Profitability
Jambojet’s return to profitability shows how African low-cost airline economics depend on more than demand.…
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…
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…
flydubai Touches Down in Benghazi
flydubai has inaugurated its three-times-weekly service to Benghazi, expanding its Africa network to 13 destinations…
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…
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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…
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,…