5 November 2026
IATA Reports US$24.5 Billion in Airline Payment Costs in 2025
Airlines spent US$24.5 billion processing payments in 2025, with costs rising faster than sales, according to…
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5 November 2026
Angola Proposes New Financing Model to Expand Air Connectivity Across Africa
Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu, has proposed a repayable financing mechanism under which the…
5 November 2026
AFRAA Announces Second African MRO Conference in Cairo from 4 to 6 April 2027
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced the second African MRO Conference for 4 to 6…
27 October 2026
South African Airways Statement on Global Aviation Cost Pressures and Financial Sustainability
South African Airways has stated that cost pressures, particularly aviation fuel, led to the staggered payment…
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United Nigeria Airlines Targets ₦20 Billion Commercial Paper Issue to Support Expansion
United Nigeria Airlines plans to issue commercial paper in a first tranche of ₦20 billion…
Parliamentary Committee Says Zimbabwe Owes South African Airways Close to R1 Billion in Ticket Revenue
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations has said Zimbabwe owes South African Airways (SAA) about R1…
Cape Verde Authorises Sovereign Guarantee for ATR 72-600 Lease
Cape Verde’s Council of Ministers has authorised the Treasury to grant Linhas Aéreas de Cabo…
African Development Bank President Secures €270 Million Financing Agreement to Expand Morocco’s Airport Infrastructure
The African Development Bank Group and Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) have signed a €270…
SAA Welcomes Special Tribunal Ruling on R85 Million Aircraft Lease Matter
South African Airways has welcomed a Special Tribunal ruling setting aside the 2019 extension of…
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SAA Welcomes Cabinet Decision to Commence Process to Identify Strategic Equity Partner
South African Airways has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to begin a process to identify a Strategic…
Moody’s Upgrades Bombardier Credit Rating to Ba2
Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Bombardier’s credit rating to Ba2 from Ba3, its second upgrade from…
IATA Calls for New Approach to Airline Payment Strategy
IATA has urged airlines to treat payment as a strategic capability rather than a back-office…
AFRAA Calls for Coordinated Action on Airline Blocked Funds in Africa
AFRAA is calling for coordinated government and central bank action on blocked airline funds, after…
The New Playbook for Business Aircraft Financing: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
Four IADA-member finance leaders, from PNC, JSSI, First American Equipment Finance and Global Jet Capital,…
Namibia Air Plans US$36 Million Fleet Purchase
Namibia Air plans to acquire seven Embraer aircraft worth an estimated US$36 million as it…
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…
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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.…
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…
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…
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…