10 February 2026
FlySafair Welcomes Proposed New Shareholder, Reaffirms Business as Usual
FlySafair confirms a proposed new shareholder, subject to regulatory approvals, while reaffirming business as usual for…
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10 February 2026
Harith to Acquire FlySafair Subject to Regulatory Approval
Harith has agreed to acquire FlySafair, subject to regulatory approval, reinforcing its long-term strategy in African…
10 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Powers EgyptAir’s Long-Haul Fleet Expansion With Delivery of First Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir’s first Airbus A350-900, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, has been delivered.
5 February 2026
Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional and…
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Aviapartner Strengthens Angola’s Aviation Ecosystem with Certified Operations at Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport
Aviapartner reinforces Angola’s aviation sector with certified operations at NBJ Airport, a 100% Angolan workforce,…
Building Africa’s Open Skies: AFCAC Outlines Priorities for SAATM Implementation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation,…
Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving…
SAATM: Morocco Highlights Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Aviation Growth and Infrastructure Integration at Luanda Finance Summit
At the Luanda Summit, Morocco outlined its long-term aviation vision focused on infrastructure, liberalisation, and…
Zimbabwe’s Approach to Collaborative Growth and Modernisation in African Aviation
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Zimbabwe highlighted collaboration, investment and policy reform as key drivers…
FlySafair Unveils Protea Livery Designed by 22-Year-Old South African Student
FlySafair and Cricket South Africa unveil a Protea-themed aircraft livery by 22-year-old Dinika Naidu, marking…
Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit for 2025–26, Maintains Position as the World’s Most Profitable Airline
Emirates Group posts record half-year profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for 2025–26.…
SAA Extends African Connectivity with New Service Between Johannesburg and Gaborone
South African Airways launches a twice-daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, strengthening intra-African connectivity, trade and regional integration.
Johannesburg–Maseru Flights to Resume Following Restoration of Airport Safety Services
Airlink resumes Johannesburg–Maseru flights on 7 November 2025 after Moshoeshoe I International Airport restores compliant…
Suspension of Johannesburg–Maseru Flights Highlights Critical Infrastructure Gaps in Southern Africa
Airlink suspends Johannesburg–Maseru flights after safety equipment failure at Moshoeshoe I Airport leaves Lesotho without…
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access and Deepen Cooperation with Codeshare Partnership Launch
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie launch a new codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity between Algeria,…
Marrakech Joins Delta’s Growing Global Network: New Direct Route from Atlanta Opens Gateway to Morocco
Delta Air Lines launches nonstop flights between Atlanta and Marrakech, enhancing U.S.–Morocco connectivity and expanding…
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Africa’s Place in a Rebounding Global Aviation Industry
Africa’s airports are rebounding, with Cairo, Johannesburg, Addis Ababa and Nairobi leading the way as…
RwandAir Announces New Zanzibar–Mombasa Route Just in Time for December Holiday Travel
RwandAir introduces a new Zanzibar–Mombasa route from 1 December 2025, boosting East African connectivity and…
Liberia and Egypt Explore New Aviation Cooperation
At the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority met with Egypt’s aviation…
SA’s DOT Notice on the Validity of Expired Licence Cards as Identification at Airports
South Africa’s Department of Transport issues Notice 3530 of 2025, confirming that expired licence cards…
Airlink Consummates Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions
Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from…
A Pan-African Airline Alliance: Still a Dream on the Horizon?
South African Airways has pulled out of a planned pan-African airline alliance with Kenya Airways,…
Emirates Welcomes Its First Retrofitted Boeing 777 in Africa
Emirates debuts Premium Economy on its retrofitted Boeing 777 in Cape Town and Johannesburg, showcasing…
Uganda Airlines And Air India Forge New Interline Partnership, Enhancing Connectivity Between Africa And India
Uganda Airlines partners with Air India to expand connectivity, offering seamless travel from Entebbe to…
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Kinshasa, DRC
Ethiopian Airlines marks 50 years of uninterrupted service to Kinshasa, DRC, with 32 weekly flights…
Tackling the “Big Five”: Addressing the Border Challenges You Keep Hearing About
Border agencies face five major challenges. Digital solutions offer faster, safer, and smarter border management…
Growthpoint and FlySafair Launch Industry-First Travel Benefit for Joburg Office Tenants
Growthpoint Properties has partnered with FlySafair to launch SmartFlight, an industry-first travel benefit for Johannesburg…
FlySafair’s Business Booster Competition Returns for a Fourth Year
FlySafair’s Business Booster empowers South African SMEs with flights, exposure, and growth opportunities to scale…
How Dual-Role Pilots Increase Learning and Line Flying
Active airline pilots who also instruct bring real-world expertise into training, improving pilot skills, safety,…
Proflight Zambia Flies to Windhoek
Proflight Zambia launches direct flights to Windhoek, enhancing regional connectivity and boosting tourism and business…
Carbon Emission Responsibility: Is it All Up in the Air?
African travellers are rejecting airline green fees. Who should pay for climate costs? A new…
