22 September 2026
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 its…
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9 September 2026
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 Equity…
26 August 2026
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 the…
26 August 2026
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 function,…
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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…
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…
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Investec Corporate & Investment Bank Supports Global Airways and LIFT’s Fleet Flexibility with A320 Financing
Investec finances Airbus A320 for Global Airways, enhancing fleet flexibility between LIFT’s domestic services and…
Liability Losses in Aviation: New Risks Reshaping Airline Exposure
Liability risks in aviation are evolving. Explore new legal, regulatory, and operational challenges facing airlines…
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Aviation Financing, Skills Development and Sustainability
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire sign an LOI to advance aviation financing, skills…
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…