11 August 2026
Turkish Airlines Balances Regional Headwinds Through Agile Capacity Management; Delivers R3.6 Billion Net Profit in Q2 2026
Turkish Airlines recorded a USD 197 million (approximately R3.6 billion) net profit in Q2 2026 as…
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6 August 2026
Emirates and SAA Shift to Reciprocal Codesharing Across Southern and Central Africa
Emirates will place its code on selected South African Airways services for the first time, extending…
3 August 2026
African Airlines Lead Global Passenger Traffic Growth in June 2026
African airlines recorded the strongest passenger traffic growth of any region in June 2026, with total…
3 August 2026
Aviation Industry Urges African Governments to Align API and PNR Programmes with Global Standards
AFRAA, AASA and IATA have urged African governments to implement Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name…
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ASKY Adds Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft Ahead of Lomé–Kano Launch
ASKY has expanded its fleet to 17 aircraft following the delivery of two new Boeing…
Air Seychelles Signs Lease Agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital for Two Airbus A321XLR Aircraft
Air Seychelles has signed a lease agreement for two Airbus A321XLR aircraft to support long-haul…
Competition Commission Recommends Conditional Approval of Harith Acquisition of Safair Holdings
South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve Harith Aviation’s proposed acquisition…
Chapman Freeborn Helps Restore Air Zimbabwe’s Harare–London Gatwick Route
Chapman Freeborn has supported Air Zimbabwe with an ACMI capacity solution for the planned resumption…
Condor Resumes Frankfurt–Windhoek Flights as Demand for Namibia Grows
Condor has restored its non-stop Frankfurt–Windhoek service, operating three weekly flights with an Airbus A330neo…
Turkish Airlines Increases Direct Services to South Africa
Turkish Airlines will raise direct Istanbul services to Johannesburg and Cape Town to 20 weekly…
Emirates Flight EK789 Touches Down in Accra for the First Time
Emirates has expanded its Dubai–Accra schedule to 11 weekly flights, adding four services operated by…
Cabo Verde Economic Update 2026, Aviation Reform Central to Unlocking Inter-Island Growth
The World Bank has identified domestic aviation reform as central to improving Cabo Verde’s inter-island…
United Launches Another Economy Class Innovation: Economy Plus Seats With Extra Elbow Room
United Airlines will introduce an Economy Plus row with open middle seats and shared tables…
2.1 Billion Litres of Leverage: Inside AFRAA’s Fuel Project to Bring Down African Airline Fuel Costs
The AFRAA Fuel Project now brings together 15 African airlines procuring approximately 2.1 billion litres…
Airlink Sporting a Gorgeous Green Getup
Airlink revealed its green Skybucks-liveried Embraer E190, ZS-YAE, ahead of deployment on domestic and regional…
Africa Moves Abuja Safety Targets into a New Era of Real-Time Accountability
Africa’s revised Abuja Safety Targets have entered a new implementation phase, with a 330-page action…
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Protectionism, Fragmented Regulation Slow Africa’s Aviation Liberalisation
Africa’s push towards a single liberalised aviation market is gaining momentum, but industry experts warn…
SAA Says Middle East Conflict Slows Expansion Plans as Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines
South African Airways says the Middle East conflict has delayed some expansion plans, while higher…
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…
Air Algérie Begins Operations to Angola
Air Algérie has started regular operations to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport, opening a…
CemAir and Air Europa Sign Interline Agreement to Expand International Connectivity
CemAir and Air Europa have signed a unilateral interline agreement that will enable Air Europa…
Emirates Third Daily Flight Touches Down in Nairobi
Emirates’ third daily service between Dubai and Nairobi has commenced, adding a morning schedule and…
LATAM Airlines Launches Inaugural Cape Town–São Paulo Flight, Unlocking South America’s Largest Network
LATAM Airlines has launched its inaugural Cape Town–São Paulo service, creating a direct air link…
De Havilland Canada Delivers First Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines
De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to…
LIFT Expands Payment Options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto
LIFT has expanded its direct payment options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and cryptocurrency payments…
flydubai Touches Down in Benghazi
flydubai has inaugurated its three-times-weekly service to Benghazi, expanding its Africa network to 13 destinations…
Juba International Airport Terminal 3 Scheduled to Open on 9 July 2026
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Terminal 3 at Juba International Airport…
Namibia Completes Feasibility Study for New National Airline
Namibia has completed a feasibility study into the proposed revival of a national airline, with…
From Doha to the World: Qatar Airways Takes Off to Over 160 Global Destinations This Summer
Qatar Airways is restoring connectivity to more than 160 global destinations this summer, including Kigali,…
Emirates Launches World’s Most Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Emirates has launched Comprehensive Travel Cover, available in South Africa and other markets, with expanded…
Airlink’s on the Wing as the Official Domestic Airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Airlink will serve as the exclusive domestic airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026, transporting national…