11 May 2026
AOPA Namibia Warns of Critical Pilot and Flight Instructor Shortage
AOPA Namibia has warned that the country’s commercial aviation sector is facing a critical shortage of…
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11 May 2026
IATA Pilots Billing & Settlement Plan in Somalia
IATA has launched a pilot of its Billing & Settlement Plan in Somalia, with a full…
11 May 2026
Camair-Co Reports Disruptions to KIU Reservation System
Camair-Co has reported disruptions to its KIU reservation system following an IT malfunction at DISONY, the…
30 April 2026
Namibia, Botswana Target December Launch for Joint Airline Venture
Namibia and Botswana are moving ahead with plans to establish a joint national airline, with operations…
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St Helena Airport Operations to Resume
St Helena Airport regains Category 6 firefighting accreditation, allowing full operations to resume with Airlink…
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key…
St Helena Airport Secures Category 4 Approval Following Operational Downgrade
St Helena Airport secures Category 4 approval from ASSI, restoring medevac capability while commercial flights…
A New Airline Will Soon Be in Gabonese Skies
ANAC audit confirms Value Jet meets ICAO standards, paving the way for a new airline…
EGYPTAIR Takes Delivery of Its First of 16 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft
EGYPTAIR receives its first Airbus A350-900, advancing long-haul fleet modernisation and efficiency from its Cairo…
Zanzibar Opens Eastern Europe Tourism Link With First Bulgarian Charter
Zanzibar receives first Bulgaria Airlines charter, restoring Eastern Europe tourism link and expanding air connectivity…
Has Aviation Become Mining’s Critical Enabler in Africa?
How airlines and air freight operators are reshaping mining logistics in Africa, with Zambia’s Copperbelt…
Early Warning Alerts to Protect Flight Operations Before Delays Spread
SITA launches Advance Flight Delay Notification API to give airlines and airports early warning of…
FlySafair Welcomes Proposed New Shareholder, Reaffirms Business as Usual
FlySafair confirms a proposed new shareholder, subject to regulatory approvals, while reaffirming business as usual…
Harith to Acquire FlySafair Subject to Regulatory Approval
Harith has agreed to acquire FlySafair, subject to regulatory approval, reinforcing its long-term strategy in…
Rolls-Royce Powers EgyptAir’s Long-Haul Fleet Expansion With Delivery of First Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir’s first Airbus A350-900, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, has been delivered.
Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional…
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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…
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…
TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways Expand Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement
TAAG and SAA sign a strategic codeshare agreement, expanding regional and global connectivity through shared…
Air Turbulence: Why Awareness and Communication Are Now Critical to Safety
Global air turbulence-related injuries are rising. This article highlights why turbulence is difficult to predict…
EASA and IATA Join Forces to Harmonise Flight Emissions Data for Passengers
EASA and IATA partner to align the EU Flight Emissions Label with IATA’s EcoHub and…
October Air Passenger Demand Growth Accelerates to 6.6%
Global air passenger demand rose 6.6% in October 2025, with strong international growth led by…
Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement
Turkish Airlines and South African Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between…
ACSA Introduces New Baggage Tracking Feature to Enhance Passenger Experience
ACSA adds real-time baggage tracking to its mobile app, allowing passengers to monitor checked-in bags…
Mozambique Launches Public Consultation on 20-Year Civil Aviation Master Plan as Government Targets Systemic Reform
Mozambique has opened public consultations on its Civil Aviation Master Plan 2026–2045, with government calling…
Zimbabwe Marks 26 Years of the Yamoussoukro Decision
Zimbabwe marks the 26th Anniversary of the Yamoussoukro Decision, highlighting progress on SAATM implementation, rising…
Mozambique Outlines LAM Restructuring Measures as Government Addresses Parliament
Mozambique’s Government outlines LAM restructuring measures, new shareholder structure, fleet acquisition plans and aviation sector…
Moving SAATM Forward: Deregulation, Lower Costs and a Continental Infrastructure Plan
AUDA-NEPAD outlines the progress of SAATM, the political reforms needed to lower aviation costs, and…
Morocco Orders Ten Airbus H225M Helicopters
Morocco has ordered ten Airbus H225M helicopters to replace its ageing Puma fleet and enhance…
Emirates to Roll Out Next Phase of Fleet Retrofit Programme, with 111 Aircraft Set for Next-Level Enhancements
Emirates begins the next phase of its major fleet retrofit, upgrading 111 aircraft with new…
3.6% Air Passenger Growth in Septemb
IATA reports a 3.6% rise in global air passenger demand for September 2025, driven by…