3 August 2026
Namibia Air Plans US$36 Million Fleet Purchase
Namibia Air plans to acquire seven Embraer aircraft worth an estimated US$36 million as it seeks…
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28 July 2026
From Aircraft and Airports to Regulation, a Closer Look at the AfDB’s US$7 Billion Aviation Financing Strategy
The African Development Bank plans to use guarantees, blended-finance structures and partnerships to mobilise US$7 billion…
26 July 2026
The Keys to Securing Aircraft Finance in a More Expensive Global Market
Aircraft scarcity, rising lease rates and higher financing costs are making fleet growth more difficult. ACC…
15 July 2026
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 of…
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Jambojet Turns Operating Discipline into Profitability
Jambojet’s return to profitability shows how African low-cost airline economics depend on more than demand.…
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…
Namibia Completes Feasibility Study for New National Airline
Namibia has completed a feasibility study into the proposed revival of a national airline, with…
African Development Bank Governors Back Aviation Transformation Platform
The African Development Bank Group has presented its Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, which aims to…
Why Navigating Market Turbulence Needs the Right Financial Co-Pilot
Armand Willemse, Absa Aviation Finance Specialist, examines how geopolitical pressure, supply chain disruption, currency movement,…
Air Tanzania’s 2026/27 Strategic Expansion and Investment Plan
Air Tanzania’s 2026/27 strategic expansion plan includes major allocations for aircraft procurement, spare engines, hangar…
Tanzania Strengthens Aviation Weather Services as Aircraft Movements Increase
Tanzania is expanding aviation meteorological services through the Tanzania Meteorological Authority, with improved forecast accuracy,…
Nigeria Advances Aviation Financing Reforms Through Cape Town Convention Compliance
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a more competitive market for aircraft financing and leasing…
NAHCO Approves Dividend and Bonus Share Issue at 45th AGM
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc shareholders have approved a ₦6.25 kobo dividend per share, a…
Paul Hastings Advises Vision Invest on Its Acquisition of Minority Stake in New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Platform
Paul Hastings has advised Vision Invest on its acquisition of a significant minority stake in…
IATA Pilots Billing & Settlement Plan in Somalia
IATA has launched a pilot of its Billing & Settlement Plan in Somalia, with a…
Investec Strengthens European Aviation Finance Footprint
Investec Aviation Finance has structured a tailored corporate facility to support Ultimate Aviation Group’s UK…
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Madagascar Regional Airports Set for Safety and Climate Resilience Upgrades
Madagascar’s regional airports in Toamasina, Fort Dauphin and Tulear are set to receive safety, security…
Aviation Capital Group Delivers First of Six New Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Aviation Capital Group has delivered the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal…
AfDB Seeks Financial Model Auditor for Bishoftu International Airport Project in Ethiopia
AfDB has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Bishoftu International Airport Project…
Middle East Conflict Exposes Africa’s Economic Vulnerabilities as Costs Surge Across Sectors
Rising fuel costs, supply chain disruption and economic strain reshape Africa’s aviation and trade amid…
Zambia Cabinet Approves Ratification of Key International Aviation Conventions and Protocols
Zambia Cabinet approves key international aviation conventions and protocols to strengthen aviation safety, address modern…
Angola Reassesses Aviation Tax Burden to Boost Competitiveness and Hub Ambitions
Angola reviews aviation taxes to boost competitiveness and position AIAAN as a regional hub, with…
Heads Up: Air Côte d’Ivoire Aircraft Maintenance Centre (MRO) – Côte d’Ivoire
BOAD approves XOF35 billion for Air Côte d’Ivoire’s aircraft maintenance centre in Abidjan, strengthening regional…
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The World Bank assesses sustainable aviation fuel production potential in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South…
AFRAA Outlines $7 Billion Aviation Funding, SAF and Free Route Airspace Progress in Africa
AFRAA outlines the African Development Bank’s $7 billion aviation funding under the Integrated Aviation Transformation…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Signs US$2.8 Billion Revolving Credit Facilities Extending to 2031
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise signs US$2.8 billion revolving credit facilities, expanding liquidity to US$4 billion and…
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, becoming…
Ethiopia and Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership and Sign Debt Restructuring Agreement
Ethiopia and Italy sign debt restructuring agreement under G20 Common Framework, supporting reforms, Koysha Hydropower…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
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…
AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform to Turn Growth into Sustainable Profit
The African Development Bank unveils the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to mobilise capital and strengthen…