8 June 2026
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, aircraft…
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29 May 2026
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 rehabilitation,…
28 May 2026
Tanzania Strengthens Aviation Weather Services as Aircraft Movements Increase
Tanzania is expanding aviation meteorological services through the Tanzania Meteorological Authority, with improved forecast accuracy, AVIMET…
22 May 2026
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 through…
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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…
Global Aerospace Provides Insights on the Importance of Detailed Aviation Maintenance Records and How Maintenance Lapses Affect Claims
How aircraft maintenance records impact aviation insurance claims and why neglect can lead to costly…
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AELF Completes 2025 with $355 Million in New Financing to Support Strategic Growth
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. secured $355 million in new financing in 2025, strengthening its…
DAE Announces Long-Term Lease of 13 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has agreed to lease 13 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Royal Air Maroc,…
AB CarVal and Investec Launch New Aviation Financing Platform
AB CarVal and Investec have launched a new aviation financing platform offering secured, asset backed…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
AfrexInsure Outlines Risk Management Interventions for Africa’s Aviation Sector
At AFRAA’s 57th AGA, AfrexInsure outlined how premium retention, underwriting capacity and risk frameworks can…
AASA and the Shift from Policy Dialogue to Delivery in African Aviation
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi outlines how African airline advocacy is shifting towards implementation through SAATM,…
AFRAA 57th AGA Tackles Aviation’s Toughest Challenges and Charts Africa’s Skies for the Future
AFRAA’s 57th Annual General Assembly in Luanda examined airline resilience, fleet strategy, MRO capacity and…
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…
Guinea Advances Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport Modernisation
Guinea signs an MoU with Albayrak to mobilise funding for Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou…
Aviation Takes the Lead as UAE Unveils USD 6 Billion Tourism Investment Plan for Africa
The UAE’s USD 6 billion tourism investment plan for Africa places aviation and air connectivity…
The EU’s Role in Advancing African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global…
Luanda Financing Summit: The World Bank’s Perspective on Closing Africa’s Aviation Infrastructure Gaps
The World Bank outlines its approach to addressing Africa’s aviation infrastructure gaps at the Luanda…
Luanda Summit: AU’s Lerato Mataboge Rallies Africa to Invest in Open Skies and Integrated Air Transport
At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and…
Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation,…
Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving…