African Pilot Magazine: 2026 || 01

St Helena Airport regains Category 6 firefighting accreditation, allowing full operations to resume with Airlink…

EgyptAir and Air Cairo unveil major fleet expansion plans, strengthening Egypt’s role as a key…

The Bell 505 is being used by multiple air forces as a military VTOL training…

Indra upgrades the Meteor missile datalink, extending range, resilience and effectiveness across Eurofighter, Rafale and…

Trump Canada aircraft decertification, Bombardier aircraft Africa, African aviation impact US Canada trade, Bombardier CRJ…

GA-ASI demonstrates MQ-20 Avenger autonomous intercept, showcasing advanced mission autonomy and sensor-driven aerial engagement.

French Navy becomes first operator of Airbus’ Aliaca VTOL drone, enhancing naval surveillance, flexibility, and…

Eve Air Mobility signs binding order with Japan’s AirX for up to 50 eVTOL aircraft,…

HondaJet Elite II becomes the first twin-turbine very light jet certified with Emergency Autoland, enhancing…

ANAC audit confirms Value Jet meets ICAO standards, paving the way for a new airline…

Honeywell’s LED landing search light selected for Bell’s MV 75 FLRAA, enhancing mission performance, efficiency…

EGYPTAIR receives its first Airbus A350-900, advancing long-haul fleet modernisation and efficiency from its Cairo…

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…

Proflight Zambia will launch Lusaka–Windhoek flights in March, targeting business, tourism, and family travel while…

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…

EgyptAir’s first Airbus A350-900, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, has been delivered.

Air Botswana has appointed Dr Bao Mosinyi as General Manager from 1 February 2026, strengthening…

Cirrus Aircraft unveils the new Generation 3 Vision Jet, featuring a reimagined interior, expanded seating,…

Daher confirms its expertise in cabin outfitting with the renewal of its Airbus A350 and…

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…

African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire sign an LOI to advance aviation financing, skills…

Africa’s aviation sector is accelerating, driven by new routes, major infrastructure projects and airline expansion.…

Foster + Partners unveils designs for Luanda’s Icolo e Bengo Aerotropolis, a major aviation-led urban…

Gabon and France advance cooperation on rail rehabilitation, air transport services and maritime security during…

Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. secured $355 million in new financing in 2025, strengthening its…

DHL Aviation adds two Boeing 737 aircraft in Lagos, strengthening air cargo capacity and supporting…

Madagascar Airlines and the Ministry of Transport launch new East–North domestic air routes using a…

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has agreed to lease 13 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Royal Air Maroc,…

Tanzania targets operational readiness of Msalato International Airport by May 2026 as terminal, runway and…

Air Connect Namibia expands international connectivity, lifts passenger volumes by 11%, and drives tourism growth…

AB CarVal and Investec have launched a new aviation financing platform offering secured, asset backed…

Oman Air will launch direct flights between Muscat and Kigali in June 2026, strengthening air…

Airports of Mauritius has issued an international tender for a new runway, airside systems and…

VINCI Airports has completed €80 million in airport modernisation in Cape Verde and launched a…

Cape Town International Airport handled a record 11.1 million passengers in 2025, driven by route…

Trafigura has signed a six-year offtake agreement to purchase advanced biogas-based SAF from Syzygy’s first…

IATA and CFM International extend their MRO agreement to 2033, supporting open competition, easing supply…

Africa’s aviation sector is already feeling one of IATA’s five key global risks, as supply…

Airlink outlines a long-term fleet strategy centred on Embraer E2 aircraft, retiring E135/E140 jets and…

South African Airways and CemAir have launched a domestic codeshare partnership, expanding regional connectivity and…

Kanka-Malik Natchaba has been appointed Managing Director of Lomé-Tokoin Airport Company (SALT), following a Board…

The Ghana Air Force showcased the Aero L-39 Skyfox at Air Force Base Accra, highlighting…

Lockheed Martin set a new F-35 delivery record in 2025 as the fighter jet continued…

CPaT Global signs a new training contract with Uganda Airlines, providing pilot distance learning, General…

CPaT Global partners with United Nigeria Airlines to deliver pilot and cabin crew training, including…

United Nigeria Airlines appoints Prof. Madubuko Tochukwu Victor to its Board, reinforcing corporate governance and…

Africa faces growing aviation fuel risks as SAF production slows globally and supply chain failures…

Ethiopian Airlines signs a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies to strengthen B2B digital distribution, NDC…

Accurate emissions data is becoming critical for African airlines facing carbon taxes and regulations. Why…

Global air cargo demand rose by 5.5% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African…

Egypt has launched mandatory air cargo ACI requirements from January 2026, alongside a six-month reduction…

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation appoints Captain Sameh Fawzy as Acting Head of the Egyptian…

Global air passenger demand grew by 5.7% in November 2025, according to IATA, with African…

Benin’s BEA closes 2025 with a seminar on human factors and aviation safety, reinforcing prevention,…

As AI enters the cockpit, pilots warn that safety depends on human control. Why AI…

ICAO will notify airlines of their first CORSIA carbon offsetting obligations, following publication of 2024…

Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand, fleet…

Senegal advances sustainable aviation fuels as a CORSIA-aligned feasibility study highlights strong feedstock availability and…

AFRAA outlines strategic priorities for African aviation to 2026, covering safety, market reform, connectivity, sustainability,…

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…

Emirates SkyCargo outlines its 2026 growth strategy after a milestone year marked by fleet expansion,…

Airlink has placed its first Embraer E195-E2 into service, boosting capacity and extending its regional…

Eight years after launch, SAATM shows regulatory progress, but intra-African air connectivity remains constrained by…