8 October 2026
Straten CSL Opens Cape Town Base to Support Renewable Energy and Aviation Across Southern Africa
Straten CSL has opened a Cape Town base to support aviation, airport and renewable-energy projects, including…
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8 October 2026
Bishoftu International Airport Receives US$2.1 Million MCDF Climate Grant
The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance has approved a US$2.1 million grant for green and…
8 October 2026
Heart Aerospace Unveils ES-36 with JSX Purchase Agreement for Up to 100 Aircraft
Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, a 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner and its production aircraft, and…
29 September 2026
African Development Bank to Back Green Hydrogen Projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia and South Africa with Grants Worth a Total of US$20 Million
The African Development Bank will provide US$20 million in reimbursable grants to four green hydrogen projects…
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Seychelles Reviews Long-Haul Aviation Strategy Ahead of A321XLR Acquisition
Seychelles is reviewing its long-haul aviation strategy as Air Seychelles prepares to acquire two Airbus…
ASKY Adds Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft Ahead of Lomé–Kano Launch
ASKY has expanded its fleet to 17 aircraft following the delivery of two new Boeing…
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…
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…
Africa’s Air Cargo Boom Faces Infrastructure Gaps
Africa’s air cargo sector is growing rapidly, but fragmented regulation, inadequate cargo infrastructure, high operating…
TAAG Angola Airlines Strengthens Sustainability Commitment by Joining the IATA CO2 Connect Platform
TAAG Angola Airlines has joined IATA CO2 Connect, an industry platform designed to support more…
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…
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,…
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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…
SACAA Outlines Climate Priorities As Global Aviation Pushes For Unified Net-Zero Action
SACAA outlines its 2026 climate priorities, including a national SAF roadmap, CORSIA oversight and South…
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…
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…
From Estimates to Evidence: Why Accurate Emissions Data Matters for African Aviation
Accurate emissions data is becoming critical for African airlines facing carbon taxes and regulations. Why…
Airlines to Receive First Carbon Offsetting Requirements Under ICAO’s Global Climate Agreement
ICAO will notify airlines of their first CORSIA carbon offsetting obligations, following publication of 2024…
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,…
AASA to Encourage African Airlines to Adopt IATA’s CO2 Connect for Accurate and Transparent Emissions Data
AASA and IATA sign an MoU to promote CO2 Connect, enabling African airlines to provide…
EASA and IATA Join Forces to Harmonise Flight Emissions Data for Passengers
EASA and IATA partner to align the EU Flight Emissions Label with IATA’s EcoHub and…
Opinion Piece: Building Africa’s Next Industrial Frontier, The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Boeing’s Henok Teferra Shawl outlines how sustainable aviation fuel production can reduce costs for African…
EU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand…
Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Gulfstream surpasses 3 million nautical miles on SAF as its next-generation aircraft fly to NBAA-BACE…