5 July 2026
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 African…
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Air Freight & Air Cargo
5 July 2026
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, with…
5 July 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 costs…
30 May 2026
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 cargo…
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Has Aviation Become Mining’s Critical Enabler in Africa?
How airlines and air freight operators are reshaping mining logistics in Africa, with Zambia’s Copperbelt…
DHL Aviation Welcomes Two Dedicated Boeing 737 Aircraft to Lagos, Reinforcing Commitment to Africa’s Economic Growth
DHL Aviation adds two Boeing 737 aircraft in Lagos, strengthening air cargo capacity and supporting…
Air Cargo Demand Maintains Strong Momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025
Global air cargo demand rose by 5.5% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African…
Egypt’s Mandatory Air Cargo ACI Rollout and Temporary Fee Reduction
Egypt has launched mandatory air cargo ACI requirements from January 2026, alongside a six-month reduction…
Emirates SkyCargo Charts Flightpath into 2026 Following a Milestone Year
Emirates SkyCargo outlines its 2026 growth strategy after a milestone year marked by fleet expansion,…
AMI Opens New Off-Airport De-Group Facility in Johannesburg
Air Menzies International opens a new off-airport import de-group facility in Johannesburg, enhancing efficiency, compliance…
Turning SAATM Commitments into Schedules, Corridors and Full Cabins
At the AFRAA AGA, AFCAC outlines how SAATM must move from policy commitments to practical…
Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
Air Cargo Demand Sets New Record in October, up 4.1%, Marking Eight Straight Months of Growth
Global air cargo demand rose 4.1% in October 2025, marking an eighth month of growth…
Botswana Eyes Aviation Expansion to Support Economic Transformation Agenda
Botswana is prioritising aviation modernisation to boost tourism, trade and investment under its Economic Transformation…
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium…
Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi, Helping Unlock Inbound Tourism Growth
Emirates will add a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi from March 2026, expanding…
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Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Kinshasa, DRC
Ethiopian Airlines marks 50 years of uninterrupted service to Kinshasa, DRC, with 32 weekly flights…
Narrow-Body Aircraft Leading the Way Toward Greater Energy Efficiency in the Air Cargo Industry
Magma Aviation highlights how new-generation narrow-body freighters, such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321-200,…
June Air Cargo Demand Up 0.8% Despite Trade Disruptions
Global air cargo demand rose 0.8% in June 2025 despite trade tensions, with Asia-Pacific leading…
Air Transport: Côte d’Ivoire Aims to Become a Sub-Regional Hub and Competitive Global Player
Côte d’Ivoire is advancing its air transport sector with strategic reforms and investments to become…
AIAAN Cargo Terminal Receives Qatar Airways Cargo Aircraft for the First Time
Qatar Airways Cargo makes its first landing at AIAAN, delivering 97 tonnes of oil industry…
Egis Signs Long-Term Contract with Steven VERHASSELT to Enhance Its Cargo Commercial Strategy
Steven Verhasselt joins Egis under a long-term consultancy agreement to support cargo strategy across airports…
WFP Airdrops Food to Prevent Catastrophe as Hunger Surges in Conflict-Hit Parts of South Sudan
The World Food Programme has resumed emergency food airdrops in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State,…
Avia Solutions Group to Complete One of the World’s First Boeing 777-300ER Passenger-to-Freighter Conversions
Avia Solutions Group, through AviaAM Leasing, is completing one of the world’s first Boeing 777-300ER…
Avia Solutions Group Partners With DHL Express to Accelerate SAF Use
Avia Solutions Group partners with DHL Express to cut aviation emissions using Sustainable Aviation Fuel,…
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with…
ECT Aviation Launches Time-Critical Cargo Routes with the BN2T-4S Islander
ECT Aviation launches high-frequency cargo routes to North Africa using the BN2T-4S Islander, targeting underserved…
South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape…
Kenya Airways & Qatar Airways Ink An Exciting Strategic Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways sign MoU for a strategic partnership, expanding codeshare, cargo, and…
Ethiopian Expands Cargo Network in Asia with the Addition of Urumqi in China
Ethiopian Airlines cargo, Urumqi cargo flights, Africa Asia air freight, Ethiopian China cargo, Addis Ababa…
May Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions
IATA reports a 2.2% rise in global air cargo demand in May 2025, with Africa…