23 June 2025
EGYPTAIR Discloses Order for an Additional Six Airbus A350 Aircraft
EGYPTAIR has placed a firm order for six additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, expanding its total order…
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23 June 2025
South Africa’s Low-Cost Airlines Are Taking Off – Again
South Africa’s budget airlines are taking off — with FlySafair winning big, Airlink upgrading, and Mango…
23 June 2025
Ethiopian to Enhance Regional Operations with Two Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft Orders from De Havilland Canada
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Canada to expand…
23 June 2025
Kenya’s Safarilink to Acquire Six ERA Hybrid-Electric Aircraft from AURA AERO
Safarilink Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent with AURA AERO to acquire six ERA hybrid-electric…
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FlySafair Sees an Exodus of South African Pilots to Greener, More Well-Paying Pastures
FlySafair pilots, South African aviation, pilot exodus, airline pilot salaries, Solidarity trade union, aviation workforce…
Parliamentary Committees Consider Inquiry into Anti-Competitive Practices in South Africa’s Low-Cost Airline Sector
South Africa’s Portfolio Committees on Trade, Industry and Competition, and Transport are considering a parliamentary…
Interministerial Meeting Addresses the Future of AIBD SA and Air Senegal SA
An interministerial meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko outlined strategic reforms to revitalise Air…
Uganda Airlines’ First Direct Entebbe–London Gatwick Flight Set for 18 May 2025
Uganda Airlines will launch direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick on 18 May 2025,…
Flight Demand Increases International, Regional and Domestic Routes in South Africa
Flight demand is increasing across international, regional, and domestic routes in South Africa. With SAA…
Namibia Plans to Revive Air Namibia
Namibia’s new government has announced plans to revive Air Namibia, four years after its liquidation.…
A Flurry of Airlines Are Banning Power Banks Usage Globally. Is Africa Next?
A growing number of global airlines are banning or restricting power banks due to safety…
SalamAir Launches Muscat to Nairobi Flights, Expanding African Network
SalamAir has launched its inaugural flight from Muscat to Nairobi, strengthening connectivity between Oman and…
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Charter Service with New Boeing 737-800
Ethiopian Airlines expands its charter service with the addition of a Boeing 737-800 Business Jet,…
Airlink Gets Ready to Connect Cape Town with Gaborone
Airlink will launch direct flights between Cape Town and Gaborone on 01 April 2025, offering…
Airlink Expands Nairobi and Lusaka Flights This Month
Airlink is expanding its regional network with additional flights to Nairobi and Lusaka from 30…
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Launch Strategic Joint Venture and New Flights Between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways have launched a strategic joint venture and new flight services…
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Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Elevate Aerospace Navigation with Advanced Air Traffic and Drone Detection Solutions
Skyway and MatrixSpace partnered to enhance aerospace navigation with AI-powered air traffic and drone detection…
Airlink Receives 2025 DIRCO Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award
Airlink has been honoured with the 2025 DIRCO Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award for its contribution…
Embraer and Airlink Sign Contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning
Embraer and Airlink have signed a Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) contract to enhance fleet support…
TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
TAAG Angola Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marking a major…
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Honoured with Prestigious “Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award”
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew has been honoured with the “Leadership in Connecting Africa…
AASA’s Renewed Concerns with South Africa’s Aviation Infrastructure
AASA has raised concerns over ongoing aviation infrastructure issues in South Africa, including fuel supply…
Sustainable Horizons for African Aviation
AFRAA and Env-isa have signed an MoU to drive sustainable aviation development in Africa. The…
The Namibia Airports Company Makes Positive Returns
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) reported a N$40 million profit in the 2023/2024 financial year,…
Mozambique Makes Progress in Improving Safety Standards
Mozambique’s Civil Aviation Authority reports significant progress in improving aviation safety standards, aligning air services…
Malawi Modernising Civil Aviation
Malawi is modernising its civil aviation sector, with the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority assuming regulatory…
MAUREVA and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Announce Strategic Partnership
Maureva and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have announced a strategic partnership to advance Africa’s…
Qatar Executive Expands Fleet with Two Additional Gulfstream G700 Aircraft
Qatar Executive announces the delivery of two Gulfstream G700 aircraft, expanding its fleet to 24.…
Kenya Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Luanda in Two Months
This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola…
Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flight to Monrovia, Liberia
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed flights to Monrovia, Liberia, strengthening African connectivity, boosting trade and tourism,…
Qatar Airways Marks 20 Years of Service to South Africa with Record Passenger Numbers
Qatar Airways celebrates 20 years of service to South Africa with record passenger numbers during…