26 August 2026
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 for…
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18 August 2026
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 finding…
26 July 2026
IATA Board Appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
Saadia Zahidi will become IATA’s ninth Director General on 1 November 2026 and the first woman…
21 January 2026
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 chain…
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High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
IATA has submitted 14 working papers to the 42nd ICAO Assembly, focusing on SAF production,…
Judgement Reserved for Three Weeks in Application Against 12-Year Engine Rule
Judgement on the 12-year engine overhaul rule case has been reserved for three weeks, leaving…
Decarbonising Aviation: European Commission Supports Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The European Commission, in partnership with AFCAC, is driving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in…
The Rise of Pilot Maintenance: The IFALPA Weighs In
IFALPA’s new position paper on pilot maintenance sparks debate in Africa, balancing safety, training and…
Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
Global air travel demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025, according to IATA. Capacity grew…
CILTSA ESG Conference Drives Industry-wide Transformation
CILTSA’s ESG Conference unites industry leaders to address sustainability challenges and drive impact across South…
IATA Outlines Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth
IATA calls on African states to boost aviation’s role in economic growth by improving safety,…
IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines…
African Airlines’ Performance Updates by AFRAA – June 2025
AFRAA’s June 2025 update highlights African airline traffic growth, market share trends, infrastructure investments, regulatory…
AIC 18.19 Task Team Update 6
The AIC 18.19 Task Team has filed an urgent interdict after SACAA failed to respond…
IATA Comments on Misguided Solidarity Levy Proposal
IATA criticises the GSLTF’s proposed air travel tax, warning it could derail global connectivity, hurt…
Injunction to Be Sought as 12-Year Aviation Engine Crisis Brings the Industry to a Halt
The AIC 18.19 Task Team, representing five major aviation bodies in South Africa, is pursuing…
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Cirium and AFRAA Data Partnership to Drive Growth in African Aviation
Cirium and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have formed a strategic data partnership to enhance…
New AfBAA Leadership Shares Plans to Revitalise African Business Aviation Organisation at EBACE 2025
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) unveils a revitalised vision under new leadership. Chairperson Dawit…