9 September 2026
Brian Rohloff Begins Tenure as Textron Aviation president & CEO
Brian Rohloff has begun his tenure as president and CEO of Textron Aviation after 29 years…
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28 August 2026
After Eight Years as President and CEO, Ron Draper Announces Retirement; Brian Rohloff to Lead Textron Aviation Forward
Ron Draper will retire as president and CEO of Textron Aviation, with Brian Rohloff appointed to…
26 August 2026
Zambia Airways Appoints Aman Wole Gurmu as Chief Executive Officer
Zambia Airways has appointed Aman Wole Gurmu, formerly of Ethiopian Airlines Group, as Chief Executive Officer,…
18 August 2026
SAA Board Places Acting CEO on Special Leave, Appoints Mbeki as Replacement
SAA’s Board has placed Acting Group CEO Matshela Seshibe on special leave pending an internal process,…
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New ACSA Board Announced to Steer Next Phase of Strategic Growth
Airports Company South Africa has announced new appointments to its Board of Directors as the…
SAA Announces Resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Prof. John Lamola
South African Airways CEO Prof John Lamola will step down at the end of April…
Airbus Maps Africa’s Aviation Growth Through Fleet Forecasting, Skills Development and Decarbonisation
Airbus sets out its long-term outlook for African aviation, covering fleet demand, skills development, training…
United Nigeria Airlines Appoints Prof. Madubuko Tochukwu Victor to Board of Directors
United Nigeria Airlines appoints Prof. Madubuko Tochukwu Victor to its Board, reinforcing corporate governance and…
Kenya Airways Announces Executive Leadership Transition
Kenya Airways confirms the exit of Group Managing Director Allan Kilavuka and appoints COO Captain…
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,…
Neil Howard Appointed to IADA Board of Directors
Neil Howard, CEO of Absolute Aviation, joins the IADA Board of Directors, strengthening global business…
Chapman Freeborn Appoints Saska Gerasimova as New Group CEO
Chapman Freeborn names Saska Gerasimova as Group CEO, succeeding Eric Erbacher, who becomes Chair of…
AASA’s 2025–26 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Elected
AASA re-elects Daniel Rosenzweig of Lift as Chairperson and appoints Eswatini Air CEO Capt. President…
Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector
Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive…
Opinion: What It Means to Build a Connected Airport Network
ACSA unveils plans for three aerotropolises and six smart airport cities, transforming South Africa’s airports…
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Zambia Airports Corporation Limited Appoints Urvesh Jasvantal Desai as Managing Director
Zambia Airports Corporation appoints Urvesh Desai as Managing Director to drive growth, modernisation, and Zambia’s…
Board of Directors for South African Airways (SAA)
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirms Cabinet approval of the new SAA Board, tasked with growth,…
Kenya Airways Appoints PS Teresia Mbaika, CBS, as Non-Executive Director
Kenya Airways appoints PS Teresia Mbaika, CBS, as a non-executive director, representing the Ministry of…
Egis Signs Long-Term Contract with Steven VERHASSELT to Enhance Its Cargo Commercial Strategy
Steven Verhasselt joins Egis under a long-term consultancy agreement to support cargo strategy across airports…