Namibia, Botswana Target December Launch for Joint Airline Venture
Namibia and Botswana are moving ahead with plans to establish a joint national airline, with…
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Namibia and Botswana are moving ahead with plans to establish a joint national airline, with…
AFRAA’s inaugural African MRO Conference in Addis Ababa brought together 450 delegates from more than…
AfriSAF is building Africa’s sustainable aviation fuel economy from the ground up, focusing on feedstock,…
Continental Aerospace Technologies’ CD-155 Jet-A retrofit engine enhances efficiency, reduces fuel burn, and modernises Cessna,…
Automation is transforming airport ground handling, but safety, human oversight and clear regulation remain critical…
AFRAA’s inaugural MRO Conference 2026 in Addis Ababa brought together 450+ delegates to advance collaboration,…
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Learn moreIATA urges Ethiopia to sustain aviation investment as passenger demand is forecast to triple over…
LATAM Airlines selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE engines for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with durability…
ICAO and the African Development Bank will identify joint aviation projects to improve air connectivity…
IATA calls on African governments to improve aviation safety, reduce costs, unlock airline funds and…
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for a new interconnecting concourse between Terminals…
ADB SAFEGATE has introduced AXON EQ ADAL, an adaptive airfield lighting solution designed to provide…
Tecnam has launched the P2010 MkIII upgrade, introducing a redesigned interior, factory-designed air conditioning for…
ITA Airways is deploying SITA OptiFlight® across its fleet to optimise climb performance using AI,…
Çelebi Aviation has entered the Kenyan market as part of its strategy to expand across…
Africa’s domestic capital base now exceeds external financing flows, with over US$2 trillion in non-bank…
As aviation becomes more advanced and data-driven, the role of the pilot is becoming more…
British Airways is marking 90 years of flying between Nigeria and the UK with the…
Namibia plans to invest nearly N$5 billion in a third terminal at Hosea Kutako International…
Aviation Capital Group has delivered the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal…
HAVELSAN completes FAT for its third Boeing 737 MAX full flight simulator for Turkish Airlines,…
Bell Textron has reported a 75% reduction in maintenance hours for the CV-22 Osprey following…
Pratt & Whitney is supplying a PW500-series engine to power Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue…
Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo D’Abreu, has reaffirmed the Executive’s commitment to assessing the aviation…
Terra Industries announces Pax-2 in Accra, a 34,000 sq. ft. drone and counter-drone facility targeting…
Pratt & Whitney Canada has opened a new manufacturing facility in Nouaceur’s Midparc Industrial Zone,…
AutoFlight has completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL trial for dedicated spring tea transport, demonstrating a…
AfDB has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Bishoftu International Airport Project…
Airlines across Southern Africa are facing growing uncertainty over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026,…
Green maintenance and decarbonisation are becoming central to the African Aviation MRO strategy, with airlines…
Digital transformation in African MRO depends on data integrity, system integration and governance rather than…
Africa has EASA- and FAA-certified MRO capacity, but fragmented regulation, limited mutual recognition, and cross-border…
Africa’s MRO growth depends on training, retaining and developing skilled engineers as workforce shortages, attrition…
Africa’s MRO sector faces structural pressure. Collaboration, visibility and regulatory alignment are now critical for…
Africa’s aviation MRO growth is constrained by supply chain fragmentation, parts shortages and offshore dependence,…
Excellentia plans 70 more Sling trainers as pilot demand drives growth across Lanseria and Grand…
European Union Aviation Safety Agency has certified the GTF Advantage engine from Pratt & Whitney…
Vektor Aviation outlines key compliance and insurance requirements for drone operations in South Africa, including…
Woolpert has handed over a static Partenavia P.68 airframe to Girls Fly Africa at Grand…
Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders, strengthening its…
Africa captures less than 2.5% of global MRO value despite strong aviation growth. With over…
Africa’s aviation growth is constrained by limited MRO capacity, capital flight, and regulatory fragmentation. A…
African airlines face structural MRO capacity constraints, rising costs, and limited negotiating power, reinforcing the…
As African aviation enters a new growth phase, the development of a competitive MRO ecosystem…
Emirates and Wesgro sign an MoU at WTM Africa to drive inbound tourism, promote Cape…
Pilatus PC-12 PRO simulators gain EASA and FAA approval, advancing pilot training with cutting-edge cockpit…
Cessna SkyCourier introduces an in-flight operable door, enhancing versatility for military, humanitarian and commercial missions…
Air Gorongosa launches to enhance Mozambique’s aviation connectivity, supporting tourism, conservation, and access to remote…
Beyond Aero partners with Luxaviation to advance hydrogen-electric business aviation and prepare for real-world entry…
US Army names its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft the MV-75 Cheyenne II, marking a…
Rising fuel costs, supply chain disruption and economic strain reshape Africa’s aviation and trade amid…
On 31 March 2026, Honeywell Aerospace announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation, a dual-use aerospace…
ThinkYoung and Boeing launch a STEM school in Angola, equipping young people with AI, robotics…
GISS 2026 concludes in Marrakech with global commitments, partnerships, and agreements to strengthen aviation implementation,…
Airbus completes first demo flight of Bird of Prey interceptor drone, autonomously engaging a kamikaze…
EO-M-026 flux enables reliable soldering of nitinol and nickel alloys, supporting high-performance military, UAV and…
Zambia Cabinet approves key international aviation conventions and protocols to strengthen aviation safety, address modern…
Namibia allocates over N$652 million to modernise air navigation systems, enhancing airspace control, safety, and…
IATA calls for temporary slot relief under JNUS as the Iran crisis disrupts global aviation,…
South Africa releases its draft National Airports Development Plan (NADP) for public comment, outlining a…
SAAMS opened its 40th anniversary year with a DC-4 simulated flight at Rand Airport, spotlighting…
22 countries support ICAO’s Marrakech Call to Action at GISS 2026, advancing global aviation safety,…
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 80 years of service, marking a major milestone in African aviation with…
Abelo confirms three additional ATR 72-600 options, strengthening its regional aviation strategy and expanding sustainable…
Orqa launches the NDAA-compliant H7 WingCore flight controller for fixed-wing and VTOL platforms, delivering high…
Angola reviews aviation taxes to boost competitiveness and position AIAAN as a regional hub, with…
Jambojet unveils an Integrated Operations Control Centre to enhance operational efficiency, improve reliability, and support…
Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium proves Arctic capability in Sweden, showcasing cold-weather performance and Agile Combat Employment…
TAAG launches Luanda–Abidjan route, boosting regional connectivity, trade, and passenger links between Angola and Côte…
Embraer and ALADA sign an MoU to explore government-to-government defence opportunities, expanding aerospace exports and…
The Nigerian Air Force engages Airbus in Spain to evaluate the C-295 aircraft and enhance…
MTU Aero Engines acquires AeroDesignWorks to expand into UAV propulsion systems, strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities…
On 2 April 2026, Azorra announced the successful acquisition of nine General Electric CF34-10E engines…
Cape Verde advances its logistics hub strategy as LATAM Cargo launches air cargo operations from…
BOAD approves XOF35 billion for Air Côte d’Ivoire’s aircraft maintenance centre in Abidjan, strengthening regional…
Beyond Aero completes Preliminary Design Review of its hydrogen-electric business jet, advancing certification under EASA…
Zambia and Eswatini launch a direct Lusaka–Manzini route, strengthening regional connectivity, trade, and aviation growth…
The FAA issues special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW electric engine, marking a key step towards…
Mozambique and Brazil sign a cooperation agreement to strengthen civil aviation governance, safety oversight, and…
IFALPA’s latest papers target loss of control accidents, highlighting pilot training, automation risks, and aircraft…
Nigeria’s NSIB and Sierra Leone’s SL-AAIIB formalise an MoU to enhance aircraft accident investigation, data…
More than 20 years after Nigeria Airways collapsed, former staff are still waiting for unpaid…
Ethiopian Airlines Group shortlists contractors for EPC-F main works packages of the Bishoftu International Airport…
African airlines recorded the strongest global air cargo growth in February 2026, with demand rising…
SGA and ACSA sign a Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aviation partnerships, improve connectivity,…
Türkiye to open embassy in Liberia alongside Turkish Airlines launch and support for Roberts International…
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years,…
Botswana’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has appointed Captain Thuto Toise as CEO designate of…
Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 full strip-and-paint programme, marking a major milestone…