25 November 2025
Embraer Celebrates Delivery of 1,700th Ipanema Cropduster
Embraer delivers its 1,700th Ipanema cropduster, an ethanol-powered aircraft with 60 percent market share, known for…
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25 November 2025
EU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand clean…
19 November 2025
Aviation Takes the Lead as UAE Unveils USD 6 Billion Tourism Investment Plan for Africa
The UAE’s USD 6 billion tourism investment plan for Africa places aviation and air connectivity at…
19 November 2025
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Its Position as Africa’s Largest A350 Operator with Order for Six Additional A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest A350…
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Aviation Major Driver of Economic Growth and Connectivity in Egypt
IATA’s latest study highlights aviation’s major contribution to Egypt’s economy, supporting 1.4 million jobs and…
ACIA Aero Leasing Announces the Appointment of Bradley Gordon as SVP Banking & Capital Markets
ACIA Aero Leasing appoints Bradley Gordon as SVP Banking & Capital Markets. With over $2bn…
Preliminary Report Issued for ZU-IMP Impala MK1 Accident at West Coast Saldanha Airshow
The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)…
Zambia Positioning Itself to Become an Aviation Hub
Zambia is positioning itself as a regional aviation hub through major airport upgrades, regulatory reforms,…
Air Legends Foundation bringing ‘Flight of the Cats’ to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
The Air Legends Foundation will showcase four historic Grumman fighter aircraft – the Wildcat, Hellcat,…
Zambia and Angola Strengthen Air Connectivity with New Bilateral Agreement
Zambia and Angola have signed a bilateral air services agreement to enhance regional connectivity, support…
Aviation AFRICA Returns to Kigali in September 2025, DAR Al-Handasah Confirmed as Platinum Sponsor
Aviation AFRICA Summit 2025 returns to Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together industry leaders to discuss collaboration,…
Africa’s Leading Aerospace and Defence Exhibition Returns in 2026
Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2026 returns to Air Force Base Waterkloof, offering a…
The IFALPA Tackles the Controversy of Reduced Crew Operations
The aviation industry faces growing debate over Reduced Crew Operations, including Single-Pilot and Extended Minimum…
IATA Ground Handling Conference 2025 to Focus on People, Processes and Performance
The 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will take place in Nairobi from 13–15 May…
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…
SAF Registry Goes Live
IATA has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, now managed by CADO, creating a…
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SACAA Recognised as a Top Employer in Africa
Discover how the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) earned the prestigious title of Top…
Fuels Industry Association of SA Collaborates to Mitigate ORTIA Jet Fuel Supply Disruptions
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa, in collaboration with Transnet and ACSA, is taking…
Proflight Zambia Signs First European Airline Partnership
Proflight Zambia partners with Turkish Airlines in its first European interline agreement, enhancing connectivity between…
Emergency Airworthiness Directive – EASA EAD 2025-0023-E
Learn about the latest Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD 2025-0023-E) issued by EASA for Pipistrel Vertical…
Cirrus Approach Flight Training App
Discover the newly relaunched Cirrus Approach app, offering advanced flight training tools, augmented reality pre-flight…
Angola Working to Fulfil ICAO Recommendations
Discover how Angola is advancing its civil aviation sector by fulfilling ICAO recommendations, achieving international…
Zambia Identifies Aviation as Growth Catalyst
Zambia is leveraging aviation as a key driver of economic growth, with major airport upgrades,…
IATA Follows Successful Guyana CORSIA EEU Procurement Event with Second Event in Q1
IATA successfully concluded its first CORSIA EEU procurement event, enabling 11 airlines to purchase high-integrity…
Botswana’s Aviation Industry Rebounding
Botswana’s aviation sector is on a strong recovery path, with 784,832 passengers and over 1.48…
EURAMEC Cessna Caravan Flight Simulation to Train MAF Pilots
Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAF) partners with Euramec to develop an advanced Cessna Caravan flight…
Zambia Airports Corporation Clarifies Solwezi Airport Operations
Zambia Airports Corporation (ZACL) clarifies that Solwezi Airport is not facing closure due to gully…
ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition 2025: Navigating Towards a Greener Future
The Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) will host the prestigious ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition…
Minister Tayali Reaffirms Government Commitment to Zambia Airways’ Growth
Minister Museba Frank Tayali has reaffirmed the Zambian government’s commitment to Zambia Airways’ growth as…
Rwanda to Construct Academic Block and Aircraft Hangar at Kigali International Airport Following Reissue of EOI which Closed in October 2024
In September 2024, the African Development Bank announced that the Government of Rwanda (GoR) had…
ATNS Signs MoU with Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)
ATNS and NAMA sign a groundbreaking MOU to enhance Nigerian airspace management through advanced training…