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African Pilot Magazine
27 February 2026
African Development Bank Group and African Union renew calls for visa-free travel to unlock AfCFTA trade,…
27 February 2026
Emirates launches split-payment option in Kenya via Cellulant’s Tingg, enabling mobile money instalments and greater airfare…
20 February 2026
Investec finances Airbus A320 for Global Airways, enhancing fleet flexibility between LIFT’s domestic services and international…
20 February 2026
South Sudan reduces aviation fees by up to 20%, easing airline costs and aiming to lower…
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Zanzibar receives first Bulgaria Airlines charter, restoring Eastern Europe tourism link and expanding air connectivity…
How airlines and air freight operators are reshaping mining logistics in Africa, with Zambia’s Copperbelt…
SITA launches Advance Flight Delay Notification API to give airlines and airports early warning of…
FlySafair confirms a proposed new shareholder, subject to regulatory approvals, while reaffirming business as usual…
Harith has agreed to acquire FlySafair, subject to regulatory approval, reinforcing its long-term strategy in…
EgyptAir’s first Airbus A350-900, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, has been delivered.
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional…
Liability risks in aviation are evolving. Explore new legal, regulatory, and operational challenges facing airlines…
Airbus sets out its long-term outlook for African aviation, covering fleet demand, skills development, training…
Airlink has inaugurated a new Johannesburg–Nacala route, strengthening air connectivity to northern Mozambique and the…
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years,…
Gabon and France advance cooperation on rail rehabilitation, air transport services and maritime security during…
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Qatar Airways increases weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, strengthening South Africa connectivity…
Global air passenger demand grew by 5.7% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African…
Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand, fleet…
South Africa confirms revised ACSA airport charges effective 1 April 2026, covering landing, parking and…
Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national passenger information centre to modernise…
LIFT celebrates its fifth anniversary by unveiling the winner of its limited-edition birthday tail competition,…
At the AFRAA AGA, AFCAC outlines how SAATM must move from policy commitments to practical…
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
United Airlines increases Cape Town–Newark capacity after a 7% rise in holiday bookings, reflecting strong…
LIFT adds aircraft ahead of the festive season as strong early bookings and tourism data…
AFRAA’s 57th Annual General Assembly in Luanda examined airline resilience, fleet strategy, MRO capacity and…
ECOWAS agrees to remove air transport taxes and cut passenger charges by 25 percent from…
AASA and IATA sign an MoU to promote CO2 Connect, enabling African airlines to provide…
IATA reports USD 1.2 billion in airline funds blocked from repatriation, with 93% trapped across…
Aviation is entering a new era, but visas remain its biggest bottleneck. Explore why WTTC…
