24 March 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, becoming the…
African Pilot Magazine
Air Freight & Air Cargo
20 March 2026
Sub-Saharan African Economies Among World’s Fastest Improving In Global Connectedness
The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows several Sub-Saharan African economies, including Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria and…
20 March 2026
Kenya Airways Boosts Cargo Capacity with B747 Freighter to Support Kenya–UAE Trade
Kenya Airways deploys B747 freighter to enhance cargo capacity, transporting inbound freight and over 110 tonnes…
20 March 2026
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 domestic…
Advertisement
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…
IATA: Air Cargo Key to Supply Chain Resilience
At the 18th World Cargo Symposium, IATA reaffirmed the critical role of air cargo in…
Rethinking Airfreight for Zambia’s Mining Heartland
Discover how direct airfreight routes to Ndola are transforming logistics in Zambia’s Copperbelt, improving supply…
Air Cargo Demand up 3.2% in January
The latest IATA report shows global air cargo demand increased by 3.2% in January 2025,…
Qatar Airways Cargo Transports 25 Million Red Roses from Kenya for Valentine’s Day
Qatar Airways Cargo transported 1,600 tonnes of fresh-cut Kenyan red roses for Valentine’s Day, supporting…
Advertisement
