11 August 2026
Air Canada Plans Lagos Service for 2027 Under Expanded Nigeria–Canada Agreement
Air Canada intends to introduce scheduled service to Lagos in 2027 after Nigeria and Canada expanded…
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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…
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…
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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Africa’s Unserved Routes Point to Growth Beyond Today’s Networks
Passenger demand is increasing across several unserved African city pairs, but direct services and flight…
Etihad Airways Strengthens Its African Network with Three Partnerships in July
Etihad Airways has signed partnership agreements with Fastjet, Air Peace and Africa World Airlines, extending…
TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route to Lusaka, Strengthening the Regional Logistics Corridor
TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a weekly dedicated cargo service to Lusaka using a Boeing…
Korea and Algeria Agree Traffic Rights for Direct Air Services
Korea and Algeria have established traffic rights for four weekly passenger and cargo services, creating…
Namibia Air Plans US$36 Million Fleet Purchase
Namibia Air plans to acquire seven Embraer aircraft worth an estimated US$36 million as it…
Eswatini–Togo Air Service Agreement Lays Groundwork for Future Passenger and Cargo Links
Eswatini and Togo have signed an air service agreement establishing the regulatory and economic framework…
A Cargo Makeover: Introducing Emirates SkyCargo’s Boeing 777-300 ER Special Freighter
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced converted Boeing 777-300ERSF A6-EBK into commercial service following extensive structural, systems…
Cabo Verde Economic Update 2026, Aviation Reform Central to Unlocking Inter-Island Growth
The World Bank has identified domestic aviation reform as central to improving Cabo Verde’s inter-island…
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,…
African Aviation Hubs Need Stronger Route Stories, Not Just Bigger Airports
At the AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, Tim Harris of Helm Growth Partners examined how…
Africa Leads Regional Air Cargo Growth in May 2026 IATA Data
African carriers recorded the strongest percentage increase among major air cargo regions in May 2026,…
Africa’s Air Cargo Boom Faces Infrastructure Gaps
Africa’s air cargo sector is growing rapidly, but fragmented regulation, inadequate cargo infrastructure, high operating…
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Why Airports Cannot Be an Afterthought in Africa’s Intermodal Transport Planning
Airports are often left out of Africa’s intermodal transport debate, yet they are critical where…
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…
WHO Ramps Up Support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Response
The World Health Organization is intensifying support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo following…
DHL Express Expands Global Portfolio with New Heavy Weight Express Service for Shipments Up to 3,000 kg
DHL Express has introduced Heavy Weight Express, an express air solution for shipments of up…
Egypt and Tajikistan Sign Bilateral Air Transport Services Agreement
Egypt and Tajikistan have signed their first bilateral air transport services agreement, together with an…
Lufthansa Cargo Introduces GlobeCross as Subsidiary for Cross-Border Logistics
Lufthansa Cargo has launched GlobeCross, a wholly owned subsidiary formed through the merger of heyworld…
African Airlines Record Strongest Regional Cargo Growth in March 2026
African airlines recorded the strongest regional air cargo performance in March 2026, with demand increasing…
Astral Aviation’s Strategy on Fleet, Connectivity and Air Cargo Growth in Africa
Astral Aviation CEO Sanjeev Gadhia outlines how the airline is aligning its fleet, network, financing…
Qatar Airways Cargo Announces the Launch of Pharma Passive FlexTemp
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched Pharma Passive FlexTemp, a new add-on service for Pharma Passive…
DHL Express Introduces AI-Powered Item Identification for International Shipping, a First in the Global Express Logistics Industry
DHL Express has launched AI-powered item identification for international shipping, using computer vision to analyse…
President Mahama Breaks Ground on Accra Airport Terminal 2 and 3 Interconnecting Concourse
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for a new interconnecting concourse between Terminals…
Botswana Advances Plans for Mophane Cargo International Airport at Selebi-Phikwe
Botswana is advancing plans for the proposed Mophane Cargo International Airport at Selebi-Phikwe, a privately…
AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China
AutoFlight has completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL trial for dedicated spring tea transport, demonstrating a…
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options for Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft into Firm Orders
Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders, strengthening its…
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…