8 October 2026
AOPA Namibia Receives International Recognition at the 31st IAOPA World Assembly
AOPA Namibia received international recognition at the 31st IAOPA World Assembly for its support of the…
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17 September 2026
Flightlink Adds Four New Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Aircraft to Connect East Africa’s Premier Safari Destinations
Flightlink is adding four Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft through 2027 as it expands capacity…
9 September 2026
FlySafair Evolves its Business Booster into the Travel Booster, a New Platform Dedicated to South Africa’s Tourism Economy
FlySafair has launched Travel Booster, offering four South African tourism businesses flights and national brand exposure…
9 September 2026
Babanango Game Reserve Opens a New Gateway to the Wild with Approved Eagle’s View Airstrip
Babanango Game Reserve has opened Eagle’s View Airstrip, providing direct access for private and charter aircraft…
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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,…
Protectionism, Fragmented Regulation Slow Africa’s Aviation Liberalisation
Africa’s push towards a single liberalised aviation market is gaining momentum, but industry experts warn…
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…
Resilient Growth in a Fragmented Aviation Landscape: African Aviation’s Execution Test
African aviation’s growth challenge is no longer the absence of potential, but the need for…
The Discipline Behind Profitable African Airlines
Cost-cutting may ease pressure, but it will not secure long-term airline profitability. For African carriers,…
Air Algérie Begins Operations to Angola
Air Algérie has started regular operations to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport, opening a…
AfDB Approves €155.99 Million for Arua Airport Upgrade in Uganda
The African Development Bank Group has approved €155.99 million to support the upgrade of Uganda’s…
TAAG Angola Airlines Schedules Inaugural Guangzhou Service for 23 June
TAAG Angola Airlines will launch its inaugural Luanda–Guangzhou service on 23 June 2026, initially operating…
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Service
Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, from 12…
Brussels Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Brussels and Kilimanjaro International Airport
Brussels Airlines has launched direct flights between Brussels, Belgium, and Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania,…
Africa’s Airline Profitability Expected to Weaken Despite Strong Traffic Growth
IATA expects African airline profitability to decline in 2026, despite continued demand growth. The region’s…
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Air Tanzania’s 2026/27 Strategic Expansion and Investment Plan
Air Tanzania’s 2026/27 strategic expansion plan includes major allocations for aircraft procurement, spare engines, hangar…
Egypt and Tajikistan Sign Bilateral Air Transport Services Agreement
Egypt and Tajikistan have signed their first bilateral air transport services agreement, together with an…
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…
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…
Zambia Airports Corporation Rolls Out Multi-Billion-Kwacha Infrastructure Expansion Programme
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is implementing a broad infrastructure expansion programme aimed at increasing passenger…
Airlinepros International Appointed GSA for LIFT in Five Key Global Markets
AirlinePros International has been appointed as General Sales Agent for LIFT in Australia, Canada, Germany,…
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…
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…
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…
Air Gorongosa Launches as New Chapter in Mozambique Aviation
Air Gorongosa launches to enhance Mozambique’s aviation connectivity, supporting tourism, conservation, and access to remote…
Angola Reassesses Aviation Tax Burden to Boost Competitiveness and Hub Ambitions
Angola reviews aviation taxes to boost competitiveness and position AIAAN as a regional hub, with…
TAAG Angola Airlines Operates First Commercial Flight to Abidjan and Strengthens Regional Connectivity
TAAG launches Luanda–Abidjan route, boosting regional connectivity, trade, and passenger links between Angola and Côte…
Malawi Suspends Public Access to VIP Airport Lounges Pending Review
Malawi has suspended commercial access to VIP lounges at Kamuzu and Bakili Muluzi International Airports…
Côte d’Ivoire Removes Customs Visa Requirement for Mali and Burkina Faso Trade Flows
Côte d’Ivoire removes customs visa requirements for exports to Mali and Burkina Faso, streamlining trade…