5 July 2026
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 aviation…
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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…
5 July 2026
Air Algérie Begins Operations to Angola
Air Algérie has started regular operations to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport, opening a scheduled…
5 July 2026
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 passengers…
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Air Travel Demand Set to More Than Double by 2050: But Geopolitics Clouds the Horizon
Global air travel demand is set to double by 2050, led by Africa and Asia—yet…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
Angola: Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala Takes Office as Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Ports
Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala takes office as Angola’s Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime…
The New Terminal One at JFK and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership for New York Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will move its JFK operations to the New Terminal One in 2026 under…
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique Strengthen Transport Cooperation
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique held trilateral discussions to strengthen transport cooperation, focusing on connectivity, trade,…
SADC Reports Tourism Integration Progress at ITB Berlin
SADC reports progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin 2026, highlighting visa harmonisation, air…
IATA 2025 Safety Report Highlights Africa’s Aviation Safety Challenges and Progress
IATA’s 2025 Safety Report shows improving accident rates globally while Africa records the highest regional…
NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate to Enugu Air to Commence Scheduled Flight Operations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu…
Ghana: Flight Disruption on PassionAir Route Network
PassionAir reports flight disruptions on its Kumasi route and delays on other services due to…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
Crew on the Front Line: IFALPA Strengthens Its Position on Security
The latest IFALPA report highlights essential airline crew security measures, including threat assessment, layover protection,…
Avmax Reports Strong Sales, Leasing, and Insurance Growth in Africa During 2025
Avmax reports strong aircraft sales, leasing and insurance activity across Africa in 2025, including Dash…
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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…
Liability Losses in Aviation: New Risks Reshaping Airline Exposure
Liability risks in aviation are evolving. Explore new legal, regulatory, and operational challenges facing airlines…
Airbus Maps Africa’s Aviation Growth Through Fleet Forecasting, Skills Development and Decarbonisation
Airbus sets out its long-term outlook for African aviation, covering fleet demand, skills development, training…
Airlink Inaugurates Johannesburg–Nacala Service
Airlink has inaugurated a new Johannesburg–Nacala route, strengthening air connectivity to northern Mozambique and the…
Boeing Sees Continued Growth Across African Aviation Markets
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years,…
Gabon-France Cooperation Strengthens Rail, Air and Maritime Transport Ties
Gabon and France advance cooperation on rail rehabilitation, air transport services and maritime security during…
Air Connect Namibia Drives Major Gains in Passenger Numbers
Air Connect Namibia expands international connectivity, lifts passenger volumes by 11%, and drives tourism growth…
Oman Air Announces New Direct Flights to Rwanda, Strengthening Connectivity Between Muscat and Kigali
Oman Air will launch direct flights between Muscat and Kigali in June 2026, strengthening air…
Airlink Reshapes its Regional Fleet Strategy
Airlink outlines a long-term fleet strategy centred on Embraer E2 aircraft, retiring E135/E140 jets and…