5 November 2026
CAASA Signs MoU With Aviation Development Foundation Backed by R50,000 Sponsorship
The Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Aviation…
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5 November 2026
Ahmad Abba Re-elected IFATCA Executive Vice President for Africa and Middle East
Ahmad Abba, Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has…
5 November 2026
AFRAA Announces Second African MRO Conference in Cairo from 4 to 6 April 2027
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced the second African MRO Conference for 4 to 6…
23 October 2026
TAAG CEO Elected AASA Chairperson as Angola Secures 2027 Assembly
TAAG Angola Airlines CEO Miguel Carneiro has been elected AASA Chairperson for 2026-27, with Air Botswana’s…
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Airlines Association of Southern Africa Identifies Five Action Items at 56th Annual General Assembly in Mauritius
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) identified five action items on safety, costs and…
IATA Names People, Technology and Standards as Priorities for Next Safety Advances at Istanbul Conference
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has named people, technology and standards as the areas…
AOPA Namibia Receives International Recognition at the 31st IAOPA World Assembly
AOPA Namibia received international recognition at the 31st IAOPA World Assembly for its support of…
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What AAD 2026 Offers General Aviation Businesses
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie explains how general aviation operators, AMOs, ATOs and other aviation businesses…
Enugu Air Joins AFRAA as 50th Member, Boosting Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Growth
Enugu Air has become the 50th member of AFRAA, expanding the association’s footprint in Nigeria’s…
KAAO, AFRAA and KTF Raise Safety Concerns over Kenya Air Traffic Services Industrial Action
The Kenya Association of Air Operators, the African Airlines Association and the Kenya Tourism Federation…
Enugu Air Joins AFRAA as 50th Member, Boosting Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Growth
Enugu Air has become the 50th member of AFRAA, expanding the association’s footprint in Nigeria’s…
IATA Calls for New Approach to Airline Payment Strategy
IATA has urged airlines to treat payment as a strategic capability rather than a back-office…
58th AFRAA Annual General Assembly and Summit — Save the Date
AFRAA and host airline FlyGabon have confirmed the 58th AFRAA Annual General Assembly and Summit…
AFRAA Calls for Coordinated Action on Airline Blocked Funds in Africa
AFRAA is calling for coordinated government and central bank action on blocked airline funds, after…
IATA Board Appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
Saadia Zahidi will become IATA’s ninth Director General on 1 November 2026 and the first…
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…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
ATNS Updates to the Industry: Need for More Clarity
AASA urges ATNS to provide transparent timelines and solutions as ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure suspensions…
IATA and Oliver Wyman Sound the Alarm on Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain
IATA and Oliver Wyman expose $11 billion in costs from global aircraft supply chain delays,…
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium…
Neil Howard Appointed to IADA Board of Directors
Neil Howard, CEO of Absolute Aviation, joins the IADA Board of Directors, strengthening global business…
AASA Calls for Bold Interventions to Transform African Aviation
AASA urges regulatory harmonisation, open markets, supply chain stability, and sustainable reforms to unlock Africa’s…