11 August 2026
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 from…
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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…
5 July 2026
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 aviation…
5 July 2026
The Discipline Behind Profitable African Airlines
Cost-cutting may ease pressure, but it will not secure long-term airline profitability. For African carriers, durable…
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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.…
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…
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,…
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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,…
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…
Are Aviation Suppliers Price Gouging Amid Middle East Conflict?
Are aviation fuel suppliers price-gouging? Explore sharp Jet A1 increases, Avgas trends, and the Middle…
ICAO ACT-SAF Study Confirms Ghana’s Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development
ICAO ACT-SAF study confirms Ghana’s strong potential to develop sustainable aviation fuel, advancing national plans…
South African Fuel Cell Milestone Signals Momentum for Hydrogen Aviation
South African researchers validate a locally developed fuel cell component for hydrogen-powered UAVs, marking a…
EGYPTAIR Takes Delivery of Its First of 16 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft
EGYPTAIR receives its first Airbus A350-900, advancing long-haul fleet modernisation and efficiency from its Cairo…
Trafigura Signs Offtake Agreement for Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced from Biogas
Trafigura has signed a six-year offtake agreement to purchase advanced biogas-based SAF from Syzygy’s first…
Africa’s Fuel Production Crossroads
Africa faces growing aviation fuel risks as SAF production slows globally and supply chain failures…
Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Senegal
Senegal advances sustainable aviation fuels as a CORSIA-aligned feasibility study highlights strong feedstock availability and…
African Airlines Association Secretary General Sets Out Strategic Direction for 2026 and Beyond
AFRAA outlines strategic priorities for African aviation to 2026, covering safety, market reform, connectivity, sustainability,…