8 October 2026
African Air Cargo Demand Rises 3.0% in August as Capacity Grows 14.0%
African airlines’ air cargo demand rose 3.0% year-on-year in August 2026 while capacity grew 14.0%, according…
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18 September 2026
Senegal Identifies Potential SAF Feedstocks in Feasibility Study
ANACIM has received the report of Senegal’s sustainable aviation fuel feasibility study, carried out under the…
10 September 2026
Sonatrach Delivers First Jet A1 Under Sale and Purchase Contract with Sonidep
Sonatrach began deliveries of Jet A1 aviation fuel to Niger on 15 August 2026 under an…
10 September 2026
Nigeria SAF Study Identifies Dangote Co-Processing and Cassava Alcohol-to-Jet Options
Nigeria’s ICAO ACT-SAF feasibility study has identified co-processing at the existing Dangote Refinery and an Alcohol-to-Jet…
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When Global Shocks Test African Aviation
African airlines face renewed pressure from global fuel shocks, exposing thin margins and supply-chain dependence…
Cameroon Launches SAF Feasibility Study
Cameroon has launched a six-month feasibility study to assess the technical, economic and environmental viability…
Namibia Rejects Claims Linking Jet A-1 Shortage to Government Fuel Arrangement
Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy says the current Jet A-1 supply disruption stems…
Namibia Airports Company Seeks Aviation Fuel Operator for Three Airports
Namibia Airports Company is seeking a Namibian-owned operator to supply Jet A-1 and Avgas and…
Africa Finance Corporation Leads Catalytic Infrastructure Investment into Nigeria with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE USD$2.5 billion Private Placement
Africa Finance Corporation has led strategic investors into Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE’s US$2.5bn…
Strong El Niño Could Heighten Operational Risks for African Aviation
A strong El Niño developing during 2026 could expose African aviation to operational risks ranging…
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…
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…
The Discipline Behind Profitable African Airlines
Cost-cutting may ease pressure, but it will not secure long-term airline profitability. For African carriers,…
Jambojet Turns Operating Discipline into Profitability
Jambojet’s return to profitability shows how African low-cost airline economics depend on more than demand.…
Egypt Set for Africa’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility
Axens and Green Sky Capital are collaborating on a planned 200,000 tonnes per annum sustainable…
IATA Notes Another Disappointing Year for SAF Production
IATA says Sustainable Aviation Fuel production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in…
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TAAG Targets Operational Turnaround in 2026 With Fleet, Training and Partnership Drive
TAAG Angola Airlines is targeting 2026 as a key year in its operational turnaround, with…
African Air Cargo Demand Climbs as Capacity Contracts Sharply
African carriers recorded above-market air cargo demand growth in April 2026, with total CTK up…
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…
Hormuz Crisis Shows Clean Energy Is Key to Reducing the Economic Cost of Fossil Fuel Dependence
The Energy Transitions Commission says the Hormuz crisis shows that fossil fuel dependence is not…
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya to Develop Dedicated SAF Refinery
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed an MOU to develop a dedicated sustainable…
EAAIF and Ninety One Acted as Global Mandated Lead Arranger and Coordinating Lender for MENA Region’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
EAAIF and Ninety One have announced a USD 40 million senior secured loan to support…
Ludoil Energy Signs Agreement to Acquire ISAB, Creating Italy’s Largest Privately Held Multi-Energy Company
Ludoil Energy has signed an agreement to acquire ISAB, owner of Italy’s largest refining complex,…
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…
ITA Airways to SAVE FUEL and reduce Emissions in 2026 thanks to AI-Powered Tool
ITA Airways is deploying SITA OptiFlight® across its fleet to optimise climb performance using AI,…
Jet Fuel Supplies for Southern Africa
Airlines across Southern Africa are facing growing uncertainty over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026,…
AfriSAF’s Bet on the First Mile of Africa’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
AfriSAF is building Africa’s sustainable aviation fuel economy from the ground up, focusing on feedstock,…
Beyond Aero Selects Luxaviation as Launch Operator to Prepare Entry into Service of Its Hydrogen-Electric Business Aircraft
Beyond Aero partners with Luxaviation to advance hydrogen-electric business aviation and prepare for real-world entry…
Hydrogen Aviation OEM Beyond Aero Reaches Key Aircraft Design Milestone
Beyond Aero completes Preliminary Design Review of its hydrogen-electric business jet, advancing certification under EASA…
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…
Kenya Airways Announces Full-Year Results for Period Ending 31 December 2025
Kenya Airways reports FY2025 results with revenue of KShs 161 billion, impacted by aircraft groundings,…