Angola’s Push to Turn Aviation Ambitions Into Real African Connectivity
Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, has placed aviation within the wider corridor logic…
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One African Sky, SAATM Implementation Takes Centre Stage in Lomé
The first African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition in Lomé, Togo, placed SAATM implementation at…
African Aviation’s Next Test is Not Demand, but Integration
Captain George Kamal has warned that African aviation’s greatest test is no longer demand, but…
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Jambojet Turns Operating Discipline into Profitability
Jambojet’s return to profitability shows how African low-cost airline economics depend on more than demand.…
Keyamo’s Policy Direction Advances Aviation Capacity Development as United Nigeria Airlines and Boeing Launch B1/B2 Engineer Training Programme
United Nigeria Airlines and Boeing have launched a B1/B2 Engineer Training Programme for the Boeing…
De Havilland Canada Delivers First Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines
De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to…
LIFT Expands Payment Options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto
LIFT has expanded its direct payment options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and cryptocurrency payments…
TAAG Angola Airlines Strengthens Sustainability Commitment by Joining the IATA CO2 Connect Platform
TAAG Angola Airlines has joined IATA CO2 Connect, an industry platform designed to support more…
flydubai Touches Down in Benghazi
flydubai has inaugurated its three-times-weekly service to Benghazi, expanding its Africa network to 13 destinations…
Boeing Training Programme Strengthens Nigeria’s 737NG Engineering Capability
Boeing has launched an advanced technical training programme in Lagos for Nigerian airline engineers, with…
Maluti B-747SP ZS-SPC 50-Year Milestone Marked at the SAA Museum
The SAA Museum Society marked Maluti’s 50-year milestone inside the preserved Boeing 747SP at Rand…
Air Botswana Recovery Programme Focuses on Crew Capacity, Compliance and Aircraft Availability
Air Botswana is implementing a structured recovery programme focused on crew training, regulatory compliance, aircraft…
South Sudan Advances Airport, Licensing and Air Navigation Priorities
South Sudan’s aviation sector recorded a busy June, with developments across Wau Airport, Juba International…
TAAG Receives EASA Authorisation to Operate the Boeing 787 and Strengthens Its Presence in the European Market
TAAG Angola Airlines has received EASA authorisation to operate its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on commercial…
Urgent Action Needed to Ease Engine MRO Bottlenecks
IATA and Emerton have released a study examining MRO bottlenecks affecting latest-generation single-aisle aircraft engines,…
Emirates Expands Operations in Ghana with Additional Weekly Flights
Emirates will introduce four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from 12 July 2026,…
Juba International Airport Terminal 3 Scheduled to Open on 9 July 2026
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Terminal 3 at Juba International Airport…
Namibia Completes Feasibility Study for New National Airline
Namibia has completed a feasibility study into the proposed revival of a national airline, with…
From Doha to the World: Qatar Airways Takes Off to Over 160 Global Destinations This Summer
Qatar Airways is restoring connectivity to more than 160 global destinations this summer, including Kigali,…
Emirates Launches World’s Most Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Emirates has launched Comprehensive Travel Cover, available in South Africa and other markets, with expanded…
Airlink’s on the Wing as the Official Domestic Airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Airlink will serve as the exclusive domestic airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026, transporting national…
SAATM Is More Than an Aviation Policy Objective, Says Togolese President
Speaking during the opening of the African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition 2026 in Lomé,…
Obasanjo Calls for African Aviation to Move From Commitment to Implementation
Former Nigerian President H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo used his remarks at the first African Air…
African Ministers Adopt Lomé Declaration and Implementation Matrix to Accelerate Accessible, Connected, Affordable and Sustainable Air Transport across Africa
African Ministers have adopted the Lomé Ministerial Declaration and Implementation Matrix, setting out a renewed…
Cabo Verde Airlines Guarantee Linked to ATR 72-600 Lease Commitments
The Government of Cabo Verde says the US$6 million guarantee authorised for Cabo Verde Airlines…
Zambia Announced as Host for AviaDev Africa 2027
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited will host AviaDev Africa 2027 as the country advances Airlift Zambia…
Cameroon and UAE Advance Transport Cooperation Talks
Cameroon and the United Arab Emirates have discussed the implementation of their 2020 Air Transport…
Future CCAA Headquarters: The Steering Committee Assesses the Construction Progress in Nsimalen, Cameroon
The Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority’s future headquarters in Nsimalen has reached 95% structural completion, with…
TAAG Updates Board Structure as Transformation Programme Continues
TAAG Angola Airlines has updated the composition of its Board of Directors as part of…
Kora Joins IATA Payment Network to Power Airline Payments Across Africa
Kora has joined IATA Financial Gateway, giving airlines and travel agencies using IFG access to…
World’s Longest-Range Aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR Takes to the Skies
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, beginning certification…
Airbus Introduces Uncrewed Version of the H145, the U145
Airbus Helicopters has introduced the U145, an uncrewed H145 derivative designed for civil and military…
President Museveni Launches Construction Works for Kidepo International Airport
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District,…
Uganda Airlines Signs Boeing Commitment for Fleet Expansion
Uganda Airlines has signed a commitment with Boeing to acquire eight new passenger aircraft and…
Azorra Completes Acquisition and Placement of EGYPTAIR A220-300 Portfolio
Azorra has completed the acquisition of 12 Airbus A220-300 aircraft from EGYPTAIR, with the final…
Airlink Non-Stop Flights from Cape Town to Mauritius
Airlink will launch twice-weekly direct Cape Town to Mauritius flights on 2 October 2026 using…
Garmin Avionics Navigation Database Coverage Expands to Africa
Garmin has expanded its Navigation Database coverage to Africa, giving aircraft owners and operators across…
AJW Technique Secures South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Approval
AJW Technique has received SACAA Approved Maintenance Organisation approval for civilian aeronautical component maintenance, expanding…
NCAA Certifies First Approved Training Organisation in Kano
The NCAA has certified Pathway Pro Limited as Kano State’s first approved training organisation, expanding…
Boeing Unveils Advanced MQ-28 Capabilities, Extended Combat Reach
Boeing has unveiled expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat capabilities, including a larger wing, increased payload capacity…
African Development Bank Governors Back Aviation Transformation Platform
The African Development Bank Group has presented its Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, which aims to…
TAAG Angola Airlines Schedules Inaugural Guangzhou Service for 23 June
TAAG Angola Airlines will launch its inaugural Luanda–Guangzhou service on 23 June 2026, initially operating…
Zambia Classifies Air Traffic Control and Aviation Security as Essential Services
Zambia has formally classified air traffic control services and civil aviation security as essential services,…
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Service
Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, from 12…
Brussels Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Brussels and Kilimanjaro International Airport
Brussels Airlines has launched direct flights between Brussels, Belgium, and Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania,…
Africa’s Airline Profitability Expected to Weaken Despite Strong Traffic Growth
IATA expects African airline profitability to decline in 2026, despite continued demand growth. The region’s…
Edelweiss Bets on Growing European Appetite for Namibia
Edelweiss says growing demand for nature-based travel and Namibia’s appeal as a premium safari and…
IATA Notes Another Disappointing Year for SAF Production
IATA says Sustainable Aviation Fuel production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in…
Why Navigating Market Turbulence Needs the Right Financial Co-Pilot
Armand Willemse, Absa Aviation Finance Specialist, examines how geopolitical pressure, supply chain disruption, currency movement,…
