African Pilot Magazine

Aircraft Leasing

5 July 2026
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 of…
25 June 2026
Jambojet Turns Operating Discipline into Profitability
Jambojet’s return to profitability shows how African low-cost airline economics depend on more than demand. Speaking…
9 June 2026
African Development Bank Governors Back Aviation Transformation Platform
The African Development Bank Group has presented its Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, which aims to mobilise…
22 May 2026
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 through…

Mauritania Airlines has published its 2026 Annual Procurement Plan, detailing engine leasing, maintenance activity and…

AB CarVal and Investec have launched a new aviation financing platform offering secured, asset backed…

TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…

African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…

Mozambique’s Government outlines LAM restructuring measures, new shareholder structure, fleet acquisition plans and aviation sector…

Ethiopian Airlines will lease two new ATR 72-600 aircraft for Air Congo, strengthening regional connectivity…

Global air travel and trade remain strong in August 2025, with record passenger load factors…

AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI…

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, the Middle East and CIS, strengthening…

Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from…

The global pre-owned helicopter market is rebounding, with demand driven by EMS, SAR, firefighting, and…

Airlink confirms lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, boosting fleet capacity and…

AELF secures $31 million in financing with Absa Bank Group for an A330-300 leased to…

At AviaDev Africa 2025, aviation leaders discussed how ACMI leasing can help African airlines scale…