11 September 2026
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering Expands Boeing AHM Agreement for 737 MAX Fleet
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering has signed an expanded agreement with Boeing at the 2026 El Alamein…
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MRO – Maintenance, Refurb & Overhaul
10 September 2026
Boeing: Africa’s Airplane Fleet Will More than Double by 2045 to Meet Rising Air Travel Demand
Boeing forecasts Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet will more than double by 2045, requiring 1,165 new aircraft…
10 September 2026
EGYPTAIR Maintenance & Engineering Achieves AS9110 Certification
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering has achieved AS9110 certification following audits by AFNOR, with zero audit findings.…
8 September 2026
Caliphate Air Selects LISA Aircraft Records Management Platform
Caliphate Air, the Sokoto State-backed Nigerian carrier with three Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, has selected LISA Aircraft…
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100 Aircraft, 44 Months and 4.4 Million Man Hours: Emirates’ Retrofit Programme Marks Major Milestone
Emirates has completed the 100th aircraft in its US$5 billion retrofit programme, covering 47 Airbus…
A Cargo Makeover: Introducing Emirates SkyCargo’s Boeing 777-300 ER Special Freighter
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced converted Boeing 777-300ERSF A6-EBK into commercial service following extensive structural, systems…
Keyamo’s Policy Direction Advances Aviation Capacity Development as United Nigeria Airlines and Boeing Launch B1/B2 Engineer Training Programme
United Nigeria Airlines and Boeing have launched a B1/B2 Engineer Training Programme for the Boeing…
IATA Outlines Four Priorities to Strengthen the Aviation Supply Chain
IATA has identified four priorities to address aerospace supply chain failures, covering supply chain visibility,…
Urgent Action Needed to Ease Engine MRO Bottlenecks
IATA and Emerton have released a study examining MRO bottlenecks affecting latest-generation single-aisle aircraft engines,…
AJW Technique Secures South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Approval
AJW Technique has received SACAA Approved Maintenance Organisation approval for civilian aeronautical component maintenance, expanding…
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…
Emirates Taps GE Aerospace for Expertise to Advance Piece Part Repair Capabilities for Engine Maintenance
Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to support technical consultancy, training and knowledge…
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…
Inside EAMS: How FL Technics Turns Ageing Aviation Assets Into Market Opportunities
FL Technics’ Engines, Airframes & Materials Services division is helping airlines and lessors turn ageing…
Ontic Tackles Parts Availability Head-On with Launch of New Strategic Teardown Programme
Ontic has launched a proactive teardown procurement programme to strengthen long-term parts availability for established…
Defence Committees Commend Denel Aeronautics for Operational Effectiveness and Stability
South Africa’s defence committees have commended Denel Aeronautics as a critical strategic partner to the…
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African MRO Digital Transformation Starts with Data Integrity
Digital transformation in African MRO depends on data integrity, system integration and governance rather than…
Why Does a Continent with Certified MRO Capacity Still Struggle to Use That Capacity Across Its Own Borders?
Africa has EASA- and FAA-certified MRO capacity, but fragmented regulation, limited mutual recognition, and cross-border…
Africa’s MRO Future Hinges on Skills and Workforce Development
Africa’s MRO growth depends on training, retaining and developing skilled engineers as workforce shortages, attrition…
Collaboration Is No Longer Optional in Africa’s MRO Market
Africa’s MRO sector faces structural pressure. Collaboration, visibility and regulatory alignment are now critical for…
African MRO’s Weakest Link Is Still the Supply Chain
Africa’s aviation MRO growth is constrained by supply chain fragmentation, parts shortages and offshore dependence,…
African MRO: Execution Will Determine Value Retention
Africa captures less than 2.5% of global MRO value despite strong aviation growth. With over…
African Aviation MRO: From Capital Flight to Continental Capability
Africa’s aviation growth is constrained by limited MRO capacity, capital flight, and regulatory fragmentation. A…
African MRO Capacity Constraints and the Case for a Continental Network
African airlines face structural MRO capacity constraints, rising costs, and limited negotiating power, reinforcing the…
Africa’s MRO Imperative: Retaining Value and Building Capability
As African aviation enters a new growth phase, the development of a competitive MRO ecosystem…
AFRAA’s African MRO Conference
AFRAA’s inaugural African MRO Conference in Addis Ababa brought together 450 delegates from more than…
NAF Reinforces Air Power Through Advanced Technical Training on AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker Helicopter
Nigerian Air Force advances operational readiness with AW109 Trekker helicopter technical training, enhancing maintenance capability,…
Continental Aerospace Technologies 2026 Factory Training Academy Schedule
Continental Aerospace Technologies announces its 2026 Factory Training Academy, offering hands-on AvGas and Jet-A piston…
Advancing Flight Through Continental Jet-A Retrofit Engines
Continental Aerospace Technologies’ CD-155 Jet-A retrofit engine enhances efficiency, reduces fuel burn, and modernises Cessna,…
Azorra Acquires Nine GE CF34-10E Engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
On 2 April 2026, Azorra announced the successful acquisition of nine General Electric CF34-10E engines…
The African Airlines Association MRO Conference 2026 Concludes with Strong Call for Collaboration, Capacity Building and Digital Transformation
AFRAA’s inaugural MRO Conference 2026 in Addis Ababa brought together 450+ delegates to advance collaboration,…