9 March 2026
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM and…
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Commercial & Air Travel
9 March 2026
Crew on the Front Line: IFALPA Strengthens Its Position on Security
The latest IFALPA report highlights essential airline crew security measures, including threat assessment, layover protection, and…
9 March 2026
Avmax Reports Strong Sales, Leasing, and Insurance Growth in Africa During 2025
Avmax reports strong aircraft sales, leasing and insurance activity across Africa in 2025, including Dash 8…
9 March 2026
TAAG Angola Airlines Opens Sales for New Abidjan Route with First Commercial Flight in April 2026
TAAG Angola Airlines opens ticket sales for its new Luanda–Abidjan route, with the first Airbus A220-300…
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Mobile Money is Reshaping Airline Distribution in Africa
Mobile money is reshaping how airline tickets are sold across Africa. As carriers adapt to…
TAAG Implements Cost Control Measures
TAAG Angola Airlines introduces temporary cost control measures under its PALANCA restructuring programme to strengthen…
Aviation Leaders Urge Global Alignment as Unruly Passenger Incidents Continue to Rise
IFALPA and IFATCA call for global harmonisation of ICAO’s 4 Levels of Threat framework as…
ECOWAS Consultative Workshop Addresses Air Transport Reform in West Africa
ECOWAS convenes a consultative workshop in Abidjan to address aviation competition, consumer protection, taxes and…
2026 Begins with 3.8% Air Passenger Demand Growth
Global air passenger demand rose 3.8% in January 2026, with strong international growth and record…
Delta names Matt Long as Managing Director, Alliances – Europe & Africa
Delta Air Lines appoints Matt Long as Managing Director, Alliances Europe and Africa to support…
Togo and Belarus Sign Diplomatic Passport Visa Exemption Agreement
Togo and Belarus sign reciprocal visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and service passports, strengthening bilateral…
Embraer’s E2 Family Aligns Performance, Passenger Experience and Operating Economics with African Airline Needs
Embraer positions its E2 family as a right-sized solution for African airlines, supporting profitability, network…
Global Passenger Satisfaction Climbs as ACI Reveals 2025 ASQ Award Winners
ACI 2025 ASQ Awards show global passenger satisfaction rising as 100 airports recognised, including strong…
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…
Nigeria Hosts ICAO WACAF Safety Team Ahead of April Validation Mission
Nigeria hosts ICAO WACAF Safety Team ahead of April 2026 validation mission to strengthen aviation…
African Development Bank Group and African Union Renew Push for Visa-Free Travel to Accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation
African Development Bank Group and African Union renew calls for visa-free travel to unlock AfCFTA…
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Emirates Expands Payment Flexibility in Kenya Through Cellulant’s Split-Payment Solution
Emirates launches split-payment option in Kenya via Cellulant’s Tingg, enabling mobile money instalments and greater…
Investec Corporate & Investment Bank Supports Global Airways and LIFT’s Fleet Flexibility with A320 Financing
Investec finances Airbus A320 for Global Airways, enhancing fleet flexibility between LIFT’s domestic services and…
South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority Announces Major Fee Reductions to Boost Air Travel
South Sudan reduces aviation fees by up to 20%, easing airline costs and aiming to…
Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport
Airlink will move its Johannesburg–Luanda service to Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) from…
Industrial Action Resolved at JKIA, Operations Resume
Industrial action at JKIA has been resolved, with operations resuming after urgent talks between government…
The Rise of Air Transport in Benin as Amazone Airlines Obtains Its Air Operator’s Licence
Amazone Airlines has obtained its Air Operator’s Licence from ANAC Benin, marking a major milestone…
St Helena Airport Operations to Resume
St Helena Airport regains Category 6 firefighting accreditation, allowing full operations to resume with Airlink…
EgyptAir and Air Cairo Signal a New Phase in Egypt’s Aviation Expansion
EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key…
St Helena Airport Secures Category 4 Approval Following Operational Downgrade
St Helena Airport secures Category 4 approval from ASSI, restoring medevac capability while commercial flights…
A New Airline Will Soon Be in Gabonese Skies
ANAC audit confirms Value Jet meets ICAO standards, paving the way for a new airline…
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…
Zanzibar Opens Eastern Europe Tourism Link With First Bulgarian Charter
Zanzibar receives first Bulgaria Airlines charter, restoring Eastern Europe tourism link and expanding air connectivity…
Has Aviation Become Mining’s Critical Enabler in Africa?
How airlines and air freight operators are reshaping mining logistics in Africa, with Zambia’s Copperbelt…
Early Warning Alerts to Protect Flight Operations Before Delays Spread
SITA launches Advance Flight Delay Notification API to give airlines and airports early warning of…
FlySafair Welcomes Proposed New Shareholder, Reaffirms Business as Usual
FlySafair confirms a proposed new shareholder, subject to regulatory approvals, while reaffirming business as usual…
