9 June 2026
Egypt Set for Africa’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility
Axens and Green Sky Capital are collaborating on a planned 200,000 tonnes per annum sustainable aviation…
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22 May 2026
DHL Express Expands Global Portfolio with New Heavy Weight Express Service for Shipments Up to 3,000 kg
DHL Express has introduced Heavy Weight Express, an express air solution for shipments of up to…
22 May 2026
United Airlines Marks Five Years of Non-Stop Flights Between Accra and Washington DC
United Airlines marks five years of non-stop service between Accra and Washington DC, having carried 435,000…
22 May 2026
Air Charter Service Reports Record Q1
Air Charter Service reports record Q1 results, with charters up 19% and revenue up 37% to…
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Air Botswana’s Turnaround Challenge – Governance, Grounded Aircraft and the Search for Operational Stability
Air Botswana’s appearance before Botswana’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises revealed…
Boeing and Ontic Expand Existing Partnership to Deliver Grimes Engine Valves Worldwide
Boeing and Ontic have announced a new distribution agreement for Grimes engine valves, combining Boeing…
Rolls-Royce Wins Back LATAM Airlines with Order for Trent 1000 XE Engines
LATAM Airlines selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE engines for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with durability…
Africa Strengthens Foundations to Lead Its Own Financing as Domestic Pools Surpass External Flows, AFC Report Shows
Africa’s domestic capital base now exceeds external financing flows, with over US$2 trillion in non-bank…
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…
Indra Enhances the Performance of the Meteor Missile, One of the Most Advanced in the World and Operated by the Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen
Indra upgrades the Meteor missile datalink, extending range, resilience and effectiveness across Eurofighter, Rafale and…
Has Aviation Become Mining’s Critical Enabler in Africa?
How airlines and air freight operators are reshaping mining logistics in Africa, with Zambia’s Copperbelt…
IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance
IATA and CFM International extend their MRO agreement to 2033, supporting open competition, easing supply…
From Estimates to Evidence: Why Accurate Emissions Data Matters for African Aviation
Accurate emissions data is becoming critical for African airlines facing carbon taxes and regulations. Why…
Air Cargo Demand Maintains Strong Momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025
Global air cargo demand rose by 5.5% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African…
Egypt’s Mandatory Air Cargo ACI Rollout and Temporary Fee Reduction
Egypt has launched mandatory air cargo ACI requirements from January 2026, alongside a six-month reduction…
Captain Sameh Fawzy Appointed Head of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation appoints Captain Sameh Fawzy as Acting Head of the Egyptian…
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5.7% Growth in Air Passenger Demand in November 2025
Global air passenger demand grew by 5.7% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African…
AI Must Support, Not Replace: Why Human Control Remains Non-Negotiable in Aviation
As AI enters the cockpit, pilots warn that safety depends on human control. Why AI…
Airlines to Receive First Carbon Offsetting Requirements Under ICAO’s Global Climate Agreement
ICAO will notify airlines of their first CORSIA carbon offsetting obligations, following publication of 2024…
Ethiopian Airlines Marks the Groundbreaking of Bishoftu International Airport Construction
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced construction of Bishoftu International Airport following a landmark groundbreaking ceremony attended…
Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 full strip-and-paint programme, marking a major milestone…
Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Senegal
Senegal advances sustainable aviation fuels as a CORSIA-aligned feasibility study highlights strong feedstock availability and…
Alhaji Ahmad Abba Appointed Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
Alhaji Ahmad Abba has assumed office as Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards at the…
African Airlines Association Secretary General Sets Out Strategic Direction for 2026 and Beyond
AFRAA outlines strategic priorities for African aviation to 2026, covering safety, market reform, connectivity, sustainability,…
International: Unlocking Seamless Multimodality in Europe – Air–Rail Integration Moves to the Forefront
EU policymakers and industry assess progress on air–rail integration as MultiModX concludes, highlighting passenger-centric multimodal…
AASA and the Shift from Policy Dialogue to Delivery in African Aviation
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi outlines how African airline advocacy is shifting towards implementation through SAATM,…
AFRAA 57th AGA Tackles Aviation’s Toughest Challenges and Charts Africa’s Skies for the Future
AFRAA’s 57th Annual General Assembly in Luanda examined airline resilience, fleet strategy, MRO capacity and…
AASA to Encourage African Airlines to Adopt IATA’s CO2 Connect for Accurate and Transparent Emissions Data
AASA and IATA sign an MoU to promote CO2 Connect, enabling African airlines to provide…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
AFRAA Marks New Era of African Aviation as Free Route Airspace Takes Flight in West and Central Africa
AFRAA confirms full deployment of Free Route Airspace in West and Central Africa, cutting fuel…
Air Cargo Demand Sets New Record in October, up 4.1%, Marking Eight Straight Months of Growth
Global air cargo demand rose 4.1% in October 2025, marking an eighth month of growth…