3 August 2026
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 its…
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3 August 2026
Fastjet Zimbabwe Trials Airbus A320 and Business Premium on Johannesburg Routes
Fastjet Zimbabwe is trialling a leased Airbus A320-200 and a Business Premium product on its Johannesburg…
15 July 2026
Chapman Freeborn Helps Restore Air Zimbabwe’s Harare–London Gatwick Route
Chapman Freeborn has supported Air Zimbabwe with an ACMI capacity solution for the planned resumption of…
15 July 2026
Condor Resumes Frankfurt–Windhoek Flights as Demand for Namibia Grows
Condor has restored its non-stop Frankfurt–Windhoek service, operating three weekly flights with an Airbus A330neo as…
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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…
Zambia, Eswatini Strengthen Aviation Ties with Launch of Direct Lusaka–Manzini Route
Zambia and Eswatini launch a direct Lusaka–Manzini route, strengthening regional connectivity, trade, and aviation growth…
Kenya Airways and CemAir Sign Interline Agreement to Expand Connectivity into South Africa
Kenya Airways and CemAir sign an interline agreement to expand connectivity via Johannesburg and Cape…
Air Travel Demand Set to More Than Double by 2050: But Geopolitics Clouds the Horizon
Global air travel demand is set to double by 2050, led by Africa and Asia—yet…
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…
The New Terminal One at JFK and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership for New York Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will move its JFK operations to the New Terminal One in 2026 under…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
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Ethiopian Airlines to Inaugurate Three New Domestic Airports and Commence New Passenger Services
Ethiopian Airlines will inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights, expanding its network…
Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport
Airlink will move its Johannesburg–Luanda service to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) from…
St Helena Airport Operations to Resume
St Helena Airport regains Category 6 firefighting accreditation, allowing full operations to resume with Airlink…
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key…
St Helena Airport Secures Category 4 Approval Following Operational Downgrade
St Helena Airport secures Category 4 approval from ASSI, restoring medevac capability while commercial flights…
Zanzibar Opens Eastern Europe Tourism Link With First Bulgarian Charter
Zanzibar receives first Bulgaria Airlines charter, restoring Eastern Europe tourism link and expanding air connectivity…
Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional…
Air Connect Namibia Drives Major Gains in Passenger Numbers
Air Connect Namibia expands international connectivity, lifts passenger volumes by 11%, and drives tourism growth…
South African Airways and CemAir Sign Game-Changing Domestic Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways and CemAir have launched a domestic codeshare partnership, expanding regional connectivity and…
Qatar Airways Expands Flight Frequencies Across South Africa Network
Qatar Airways increases weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, strengthening South Africa connectivity…
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’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive
Eight years after launch, SAATM shows regulatory progress, but intra-African air connectivity remains constrained by…
United Ups Service to Meet Increased Demand on Cape Town Routes
United Airlines increases Cape Town–Newark capacity after a 7% rise in holiday bookings, reflecting strong…
LIFT Expands Its Fleet as Bookings Point to a Strong Summer Season Across South Africa’s Golden Triangle
LIFT adds aircraft ahead of the festive season as strong early bookings and tourism data…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…