3 August 2026
Africa’s Unserved Routes Point to Growth Beyond Today’s Networks
Passenger demand is increasing across several unserved African city pairs, but direct services and flight frequencies…
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Aircraft Leasing
26 July 2026
The Keys to Securing Aircraft Finance in a More Expensive Global Market
Aircraft scarcity, rising lease rates and higher financing costs are making fleet growth more difficult. ACC…
25 July 2026
Air Seychelles Signs Lease Agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital for Two Airbus A321XLR Aircraft
Air Seychelles has signed a lease agreement for two Airbus A321XLR aircraft to support long-haul growth,…
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…
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Hi Fly Serves 10 African Airports as Global Operations Reach 74 Airports in First Half of 2026
Hi Fly operated to 74 airports across 41 countries and territories during the first half…
Jambojet Turns Operating Discipline into Profitability
Jambojet’s return to profitability shows how African low-cost airline economics depend on more than demand.…
African Development Bank Governors Back Aviation Transformation Platform
The African Development Bank Group has presented its Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, which aims to…
Nigeria Advances Aviation Financing Reforms Through Cape Town Convention Compliance
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a more competitive market for aircraft financing and leasing…
EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX Jet
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX, marking the arrival of the…
Aviation Capital Group Delivers First of Six New Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Aviation Capital Group has delivered the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal…
Bristow Receives First Airbus H160s From Milestone for Offshore Transportation in Nigeria
Bristow receives the first two Airbus H160 helicopters in Nigeria under a Milestone lease, introducing…
AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform to Turn Growth into Sustainable Profit
The African Development Bank unveils the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to mobilise capital and strengthen…
Uganda Airlines Wet Leases Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to Restore Long-Haul Operations
Uganda Airlines wet leases an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to restore long-haul flights to London…
AFG Announces Placement of Airbus A320-232 with Buraq Air in Libya
AFG places an Airbus A320-232 with Libya’s Buraq Air, supporting the airline’s fleet expansion and…
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Aviation Financing, Skills Development and Sustainability
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire sign an LOI to advance aviation financing, skills…
DAE Announces Long-Term Lease of 13 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has agreed to lease 13 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Royal Air Maroc,…
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Mauritania Airlines Outlines 2026 Maintenance and Engine Procurement Priorities
Mauritania Airlines has published its 2026 Annual Procurement Plan, detailing engine leasing, maintenance activity and…
AB CarVal and Investec Launch New Aviation Financing Platform
AB CarVal and Investec have launched a new aviation financing platform offering secured, asset backed…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
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…
Mozambique Outlines LAM Restructuring Measures as Government Addresses Parliament
Mozambique’s Government outlines LAM restructuring measures, new shareholder structure, fleet acquisition plans and aviation sector…
Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two ATR 72-600 for Air Congo Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will lease two new ATR 72-600 aircraft for Air Congo, strengthening regional connectivity…
Aviation Resilience Holds Firm as Global Travel and Trade Steady in August 2025
Global air travel and trade remain strong in August 2025, with record passenger load factors…
AirExplore Adds an Additional B737-800 to Its Fleet
AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI…
Avolon Agrees to Lease Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Avolon will lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, supporting the airline’s…
TrueNoord Appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director for Africa, Middle East and CIS
TrueNoord appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director for Africa, the Middle East and CIS, strengthening…
Airlink Consummates Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions
Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from…
New Heights for the Pre-Owned Helicopter Market
The global pre-owned helicopter market is rebounding, with demand driven by EMS, SAR, firefighting, and…
The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts…
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited Expands African Footprint with CRJ1000 Finance Lease to Nigeria’s Cally Air
AFG Aviation Ireland delivers two CRJ1000 aircraft on finance lease to Cally Air, boosting fleet…
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique Issues Tender for Short-Term Wet Lease of Five Aircraft
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique invites bids for the short-term wet lease of five aircraft. Submission…