17 August 2026
Why Pilots Need to Cancel Nominated SAR
Landing at an unmanned aerodrome does not automatically cancel nominated Search and Rescue. Pilots need to…
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11 August 2026
Africa CDC and WHO Call for Urgent, Community-Led Action to Contain Ebola in the DRC
Africa CDC and WHO have called for an urgent expansion of the community-led Ebola response in…
11 August 2026
Strong El Niño Could Heighten Operational Risks for African Aviation
A strong El Niño developing during 2026 could expose African aviation to operational risks ranging from…
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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ATNS and NCAA Partner in Bursarship Programme
ATNS and the NCAA will train 13 candidates at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy, with…
Boeing Training Programme Strengthens Nigeria’s 737NG Engineering Capability
Boeing has launched an advanced technical training programme in Lagos for Nigerian airline engineers, with…
South Sudan Advances Airport, Licensing and Air Navigation Priorities
South Sudan’s aviation sector recorded a busy June, with developments across Wau Airport, Juba International…
Namibia Completes Feasibility Study for New National Airline
Namibia has completed a feasibility study into the proposed revival of a national airline, with…
Zambia Classifies Air Traffic Control and Aviation Security as Essential Services
Zambia has formally classified air traffic control services and civil aviation security as essential services,…
African Aviation’s Next Test is Not Demand, but Integration
Captain George Kamal has warned that African aviation’s greatest test is no longer demand, but…
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…
KCAA Retenders Advanced Surface Movement Control System for JKIA
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has retendered for an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control…
Tanzania Updates Aviation Governance and Regulations
Tanzania is updating aviation-related governance through changes to the Civil Aviation Act, new airport regulations,…
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…
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…
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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…
Slot Relief During the Iran Crisis – Why Flexibility Matters Now
IATA calls for temporary slot relief under JNUS as the Iran crisis disrupts global aviation,…
Strengthening Nigeria’s Airspace: NAF and NAMA Build Next-Generation Air Traffic and Radar Expertise
NAF and NAMA advance Nigeria’s airspace safety with new air traffic control and radar training,…
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…
Angola Challenges Africa to Overcome Fragmentation and Advance an Integrated Air Market
At the 75th ACI Africa Conference in Luanda, Angola calls for aviation integration, SAATM implementation,…
Türkiye to Establish Embassy in Liberia Alongside Turkish Airlines Launch and Roberts International Airport Support
Türkiye to open embassy in Liberia alongside Turkish Airlines launch and support for Roberts International…
Kenya Airways Announces Full-Year Results for Period Ending 31 December 2025
Kenya Airways reports FY2025 results with revenue of KShs 161 billion, impacted by aircraft groundings,…
Mobile Control Tower Successfully Deployed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos
NAMA deploys a Mobile Control Tower at Lagos Airport after a fire incident, ensuring continuity…
AFRAA Outlines $7 Billion Aviation Funding, SAF and Free Route Airspace Progress in Africa
AFRAA outlines the African Development Bank’s $7 billion aviation funding under the Integrated Aviation Transformation…
Mozambique Seeks Boeing Partnership in Renewed Push to Revitalise LAM
Mozambique is seeking cooperation with Boeing to restructure its national carrier LAM, as the airline…
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…
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…
IATA 2025 Safety Report Highlights Africa’s Aviation Safety Challenges and Progress
IATA’s 2025 Safety Report shows improving accident rates globally while Africa records the highest regional…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
ECOWAS Consultative Workshop Addresses Air Transport Reform in West Africa
ECOWAS convenes a consultative workshop in Abidjan to address aviation competition, consumer protection, taxes and…