5 July 2026
Protectionism, Fragmented Regulation Slow Africa’s Aviation Liberalisation
Africa’s push towards a single liberalised aviation market is gaining momentum, but industry experts warn that…
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5 July 2026
Africa’s Air Cargo Boom Faces Infrastructure Gaps
Africa’s air cargo sector is growing rapidly, but fragmented regulation, inadequate cargo infrastructure, high operating costs…
5 July 2026
Africa’s Aviation Growth Story Needs More Than Optimism
Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, says Africa’s aviation growth…
25 June 2026
South Sudan Advances Airport, Licensing and Air Navigation Priorities
South Sudan’s aviation sector recorded a busy June, with developments across Wau Airport, Juba International Airport…
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Angola Powers Its Ambition to Become a Global Transport Hub with Digital Border Upgrade
Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national passenger information centre to modernise…
Turning SAATM Commitments into Schedules, Corridors and Full Cabins
At the AFRAA AGA, AFCAC outlines how SAATM must move from policy commitments to practical…
Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
Africa’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive
Eight years after launch, SAATM shows regulatory progress, but intra-African air connectivity remains constrained by…
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…
USD$1.2 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments, Majority in Africa and Middle East
IATA reports USD 1.2 billion in airline funds blocked from repatriation, with 93% trapped across…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates
IATA warns SAF production growth is slowing, costs are rising, and poorly designed mandates risk…
Visas in the Age of Seamless Travel: Why the World Must Rethink Entry Requirements
Aviation is entering a new era, but visas remain its biggest bottleneck. Explore why WTTC…
Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre
Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national Passenger Information Centre to strengthen…
Fixing NOTAM Overload: Why Pilots Must Lead the Change
Aviation article on the growing NOTAM overload, its safety impact, and why pilots must lead…
Zambia Hosts ICAO Regional Workshop on Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards
Zambia has hosted an ICAO Regional Workshop on updated Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards,…
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Safety Starts with People: ICAO’s Call for a Positive Safety Culture in African Skies
ICAO’s new focus on social sustainability links decent work to aviation safety. How Africa’s aviation…
ATNS Update Regarding Chief Dawid Stuurman, Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports
On Friday, 10 October 2025, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd provided…
South Africa and Eswatini Strengthen Regional Cooperation through Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements
South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost…
Liberia Civil Aviation Authority Restores Voting Rights and Secures Strategic Partnerships at the 42nd ICAO Assembly
The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority restored its voting rights at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in…
Minister Creecy Welcomes South Africa’s Re-Election to Aviation’s Global Body, ICAO Governing Council
South Africa has been re-elected to the ICAO Governing Council at the 42nd Assembly in…
Liberia and Egypt Explore New Aviation Cooperation
At the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority met with Egypt’s aviation…
Africa Speaks with One Voice at ICAO 42nd Assembly: United for Greater Representation in Global Aviation
Africa unites at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, presenting eight candidates for Council seats to secure stronger…
ATNS and Dans Sign Strategic Agreement to Enhance Flight Procedure Design Capabilities
ATNS and Dubai Air Navigation Services have signed a three-year SLA to strengthen flight procedure…
Africa’s Aviation Growth: A Snapshot
Discover the latest in Africa’s aviation growth, from Libya’s Afriqiyah Airways debt dispute to Air…
High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
IATA has submitted 14 working papers to the 42nd ICAO Assembly, focusing on SAF production,…
Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Sanction Fee Following Consumer Protection Infractions
Kenya Airways has paid an NCAA sanction fee over consumer protection breaches. The Authority stresses…
NCAA Grants RPAS Operations Certificate to Caverton Helicopters
The NCAA has awarded Caverton Helicopters an RPAS Operations Certificate following a rigorous certification process…
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets receive SACAA type certification, paving the way for Airlink’s fleet…
Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO Launch Urgent Aviation Safety Reforms
Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO launch urgent aviation safety reforms to address ICAO audit concerns, modernise…
NCAA Launches First Integrated Service Charter
NCAA unveils its first Integrated Service Charter to boost transparency, accountability, and service delivery in…