16 June 2026
Zambia Announced as Host for AviaDev Africa 2027
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited will host AviaDev Africa 2027 as the country advances Airlift Zambia to…
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14 June 2026
IATA Launches “Save a Life, Not a Bag” Passenger Safety Campaign
IATA has launched the “Save a Life, Not a Bag” campaign to urge passengers to leave…
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…
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…
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Riyadh Air Operates First Flight to London Heathrow
Riyadh Air begins its first daily service to London Heathrow, marking a major milestone in…
Liberia Airport Authority Opens Bidding for Domestic Airport PPP Investment
Liberia Airport Authority invites bids for a ten-year Public-Private Partnership to finance, modernise, and manage…
South Africa General Aviation: Industry Deliberating the Way Forward After Judgment on 12-Year Engine Rule
The AIC 18.19 Task Team met to assess the legal implications of the 12-year engine…
Leadership Update At Air Botswana
Air Botswana confirms the departure of General Manager Ms Naomi Leungo Rasebotsa and continuation of…
A Reflection on the Outcomes of ICAO’s 42nd Assembly
IATA’s Thomas Reynaert reflects on key outcomes from ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, highlighting global standards, sustainability,…
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Expand Partnership with Codeshare Flights to 19 Destinations
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways expand their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing…
Homegrown Innovation: Kenya Airways Pioneers Kenya-Made Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Kenya Airways partners with Bleriot SAF to produce Kenya-made Sustainable Aviation Fuel, advancing aviation decarbonisation…
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…
AASA’s 2025–26 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Elected
AASA re-elects Daniel Rosenzweig of Lift as Chairperson and appoints Eswatini Air CEO Capt. President…
Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More Than $11 Billion in 2025
IATA and Oliver Wyman warn that aircraft supply chain delays could cost airlines $11 billion…
IADA Releases Current Market Portrait & Forecast, Noting an Increase in New Aircraft Enquiries from Africa
IADA’s 2025–2026 Market Portrait & Forecast highlights global business jet trends and growing demand for…
CAASA and AfBAA Reaffirm Partnership with Updated MoU at African Aviation Summit
CAASA and AfBAA reaffirm their partnership with a renewed MoU at the African Aviation Summit…
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CILTSA ESG Conference Drives Industry-wide Transformation
CILTSA’s ESG Conference unites industry leaders to address sustainability challenges and drive impact across South…
AFCAC to Host High-Level Strategic Meeting with African Aviation Leaders during Aviation Africa 2025 in Kigali
AFCAC will host a High-Level Briefing with African aviation leaders during Aviation Africa 2025 to…
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,…
Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport 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…
Jotron Supplies Full VHF Coverage for Angola’s Luanda FIR
Jotron has completed the installation of a nationwide VHF radio communication system for Angola’s Luanda…
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…
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with…
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…
Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at…
Redefining Business Aviation in Africa: AfBAA’s Focus on Safety, Standards, and Inclusive Growth
AfBAA highlights inclusive growth, safety, and global standards at the AFBAA Safety & Training Workshop…
Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May
Passenger demand rose 5% in May 2025, with African airlines reporting 9.5% growth. The Africa–Asia…
The Hidden Turbulence Pilots Face Beyond the Skies
Beyond the cockpit, pilots face hidden pressures—fatigue, fear of reporting, and environmental change—raising urgent questions…