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  • 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, and political action to open Africa’s skies.

    Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Photo Credit © African Pilot // Craig Dean
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  • 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 sustainable aviation growth across Africa.

    Dr Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure of Rwanda. Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean

  • 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 of Africa’s aviation modernisation.

  • Aviation Resilience Holds Firm as Global Travel and Trade Steady in August 2025

    Global air travel and trade remain strong in August 2025, with record passenger load factors and Africa and Asia leading aviation growth momentum.

  • Airport Project Funding Approved by the Directors of the West African Development Bank

    BOAD approves 5.9 billion FCFA for the construction of Ouagadougou-Donsin International Airport to boost Burkina Faso’s air transport capacity.

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  • New Heights for the Pre-Owned Helicopter Market

    The global pre-owned helicopter market is rebounding, with demand driven by EMS, SAR, firefighting, and offshore operations, and growth forecast to USD 48.06B by 2032.

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    14 September 2025

  • Turkish Airlines Completes a Landmark Deal for its Airbus A350 Financing with DIB

    Turkish Airlines completes its first Airbus A350 financing in Swiss francs via an Islamic finance lease with Dubai Islamic Bank, marking a strategic milestone.

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    1 September 2025

    Turkish Airlines Completes a Landmark Deal for its Airbus A350 Financing with DIB
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  • South Africa Strengthens Position in Afreximbank with Cabinet Approval of Class A Shareholding

    South Africa has secured Cabinet approval to join the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a Class A shareholder, enhancing its influence, unlocking trade finance opportunities, and supporting intra-African trade and economic integration.

  • The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines and African Development Bank Takes Off

    Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB partner on a $10B Bishoftu International Airport, set to transform African aviation with world-class capacity and connectivity.

    Ethiopian Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, Lemma Yadecha (4th from L) and African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (4th from R), hold the signed mandate letter designating the Bank as mandated lead arranger for the Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia, set to be Africa’s largest airport by 2029. Supplied - African Development Bank

  • A Decade of AfDB Aviation Investment: Independent Review Highlights Lessons and Priorities

    AfDB’s IDEV 2024 Report reviews a decade of aviation investment, highlighting performance gaps, sustainability risks, and strategic recommendations for future airport infrastructure across Africa.

    A Decade of AfDB Aviation Investment: Independent Review Highlights Lessons and Priorities

  • AELF Completes $31 Million Financing With Absa Bank Group

    AELF secures $31 million in financing with Absa Bank Group for an A330-300 leased to South African Airways, expanding its aviation finance portfolio.

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  • Aviation Finance Requires Deep Sector Expertise and a Bespoke Approach – Absa Business Banking

    Absa Business Banking highlights the importance of tailored aviation finance in supporting South Africa’s growing aviation sector. With deep industry expertise, Absa offers flexible funding solutions to meet the needs of operators, charter services, and entrepreneurs.

    left to right: Armand Willemse (Specialist: Aviation Finance), Dawie Oberholzer (Manager: Groups and Alliances), Banie Claassen (Managing Executive: Lending Products), Thandi Kabini (Head: Commercial Asset Finance), Paul Leaker (Managing Director: Aircraft Assessing Company (Pty) Ltd), Wilma de Nysschen (Asset Finance Specialist). Front: Angelique Louw (Manager: Specialised Trade Commercial Asset Finance)
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