5 February 2026
Liability Losses in Aviation: New Risks Reshaping Airline Exposure
Liability risks in aviation are evolving. Explore new legal, regulatory, and operational challenges facing airlines ahead…
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Commercial & Air Travel
5 February 2026
Airbus Maps Africa’s Aviation Growth Through Fleet Forecasting, Skills Development and Decarbonisation
Airbus sets out its long-term outlook for African aviation, covering fleet demand, skills development, training efficiency…
5 February 2026
Airlink Inaugurates Johannesburg–Nacala Service
Airlink has inaugurated a new Johannesburg–Nacala route, strengthening air connectivity to northern Mozambique and the strategic…
5 February 2026
Boeing Sees Continued Growth Across African Aviation Markets
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years, highlighting…
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Air Seychelles Increases Frequency to Daily Service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi
Air Seychelles increases Seychelles–Abu Dhabi flights to a daily schedule from 16 October 2025, enhancing…
Riyadh Air Operates First Flight to London Heathrow
Riyadh Air begins its first daily service to London Heathrow, marking a major milestone in…
Airlink to Spice Up Zanzibar Market – Tickets Now on Sale!
Airlink launches twice-weekly Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from 3 June 2026, boosting tourism and investment links with…
Entebbe Airport Celebrates Record Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic as Uganda Hails Aviation Boom
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion,…
Africa’s Skies at a Crossroads: ATNS Turbulence Underscores Urgent Need for Aviation Reform
ATNS’s suspension of 300+ flight procedures exposes deep cracks in South Africa’s airspace system, reinforcing…
As Africa Flies More and Charges More, IATA Pushes Lithium Battery Safety in the Skies
As Africa’s skies get busier, IATA launches a global campaign on lithium battery safety to…
Flights Serving Destinations Disrupted by Failure of Critical Air Navigation Service
Airlink confirms severe disruptions to flights serving Kruger Mpumalanga, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, and Mthatha due…
Emirates Celebrates 25 Years of Operations in Uganda
Emirates marks 25 years of operations to Uganda, having carried 2.8 million passengers since 2000,…
Airlink and Air Austral Expand Networks with Bilateral SPA
Airlink and Air Austral sign a bilateral SPA to expand connectivity across Southern Africa and…
Zambia Airways Appoints AirlinePros Zimbabwe as General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA)
Zambia Airways has appointed AirlinePros Zimbabwe as its Passenger GSSA, strengthening its regional sales, marketing,…
FlySafair’s Growth Story: 11 Years of Connecting South Africa
FlySafair marks 11 years of affordable air travel, operating 37 Boeing 737 aircraft and over…
Aviation Makes Significant Economic Contributions to Tanzania
IATA’s latest study shows aviation contributes USD 3.8 billion to Tanzania’s GDP and supports 711,000…
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FL Technics Becomes Official Channel Partner of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
FL Technics has been appointed as an official Honeywell Aerospace Technologies channel partner, allowing the…
Wet Vs. Dry Aircraft Washing: All You Need to Know About Aircraft Cleaning Types
Discover the differences between wet and dry aircraft washing, including water usage, efficiency, and environmental…
From Factory to Flight: Corrosion and ESD Protection for Avionics
Protect avionics from corrosion and static during storage and transit. Discover Cortec®’s dual-protection VpCI® packaging…
Airlink and Azorra Finalise Lease of 10 New Embraer E195-E2s
Airlink confirms lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, boosting fleet capacity and…
Global Summit in Durban to Accelerate Development of Aviation Workforce
The ICAO and South African Civil Aviation Authority will host the 3rd NGAP Global Summit…
Qatar Airways Increases African Frequencies in New Winter Schedule
Qatar Airways increases its Africa network to 35 weekly flights this winter, with more services…
Sasol Commits to Next Generation Catalyst Supply for e-SAF Pioneer INERATEC
Sasol and INERATEC sign agreement to supply next generation catalyst, set to boost e-kerosene yield…
Airbus Expands its Footprint in Africa with a New Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, reinforcing its nearly 50-year partnership with…
IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines…
Turkish Airlines and Airlink Sign Codeshare Agreement to Expand African Connectivity
Turkish Airlines and Airlink have entered into a codeshare agreement to enhance air connectivity across…
Nigeria, Arab Republic of Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Aerospace Development
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand…
Royal Air Maroc and Al Barid Bank Group Reinvent the Passenger Experience
Royal Air Maroc and Al Barid Bank have introduced a digital, contactless passenger service at…
Angola and Ethiopia Sign Bilateral Air Services Agreement
Angola and Ethiopia have signed an Air Services Agreement to enhance aviation cooperation, enabling improved…
TAAG Angola Airlines Advances Fleet Modernisation with US EXIM Bank Support
TAAG Angola Airlines advances its fleet modernisation with $297M EXIM Bank financing for Boeing 787-10…
Air Transport: Côte d’Ivoire Aims to Become a Sub-Regional Hub and Competitive Global Player
Côte d’Ivoire is advancing its air transport sector with strategic reforms and investments to become…
