African Pilot Weekly Magazine 10:2026
Aviation Finance
AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform to Turn Growth into Sustainable Profit
The African Development Bank unveils the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to mobilise capital and strengthen sustainable aviation growth across Africa.
AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform to Turn Growth into Sustainable Profit
The African Development Bank unveils the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program to mobilise capital and strengthen sustainable aviation growth across Africa.
Aviation Finance
TAAG Angola Airlines Opens Sales for New Abidjan Route with First Commercial Flight in April 2026
TAAG Angola Airlines opens ticket sales for its new Luanda–Abidjan route, with the first Airbus A220-300 commercial flight scheduled for 6 April 2026.
African Airline
TAAG Implements Cost Control Measures
TAAG Angola Airlines introduces temporary cost control measures under its PALANCA restructuring programme to strengthen financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
African Airline
Boeing and Jimma University Partner to Advance Jimma as a Centre of Excellence in Aerospace Education
Boeing and Jimma University launch a long-term partnership to develop aerospace education and aviation sciences in Ethiopia and support Africa’s future aviation workforce.
Skills Development & Training
African Infrastructure & Projects
Kenya Plans Expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Address Capacity Constraints
Kenya issues tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including a new terminal, taxiways and Airport City development.
Kenya Plans Expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Address Capacity Constraints
Kenya issues tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including a new terminal, taxiways and Airport City development.
African Infrastructure & Projects
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM and stronger regulatory capacity.
African Aviation
Crew on the Front Line: IFALPA Strengthens Its Position on Security
The latest IFALPA report highlights essential airline crew security measures, including threat assessment, layover protection, and extraction planning. Real-world African incidents illustrate the risks faced by flight crews operating in volatile environments.
African Airline
Kenya Airways Announces Appointment of New Board Members
Kenya Airways appoints Kiprono Kittony as Chair alongside Chris Diaz, Prof Winnie Iminza Nyamute and Dr David Ndii to strengthen governance.
African Airline
ECOWAS Consultative Workshop Addresses Air Transport Reform in West Africa
ECOWAS convenes a consultative workshop in Abidjan to address aviation competition, consumer protection, taxes and regulatory reform across West Africa.
Civil Aviation
SACAA Welcomes Appointment of New Board
The South African Civil Aviation Authority confirms the appointment of a new Board led by Advocate Mpati Lebakeng, effective 1 March 2026.
Civil Aviation Authority
South Africa: Appointment of New ATNS Board Members
South Africa’s Minister of Transport appoints new ATNS Board members effective 1 March 2026, with Zola Majavu re-appointed as Chairman.
South Africa: Air Traffic Control
Commercial & Air Travel
Mobile Money is Reshaping Airline Distribution in Africa
Mobile money is reshaping how airline tickets are sold across Africa. As carriers adapt to mobile-first payments, digital finance is becoming central to aviation growth.
Mobile Money is Reshaping Airline Distribution in Africa
Mobile money is reshaping how airline tickets are sold across Africa. As carriers adapt to mobile-first payments, digital finance is becoming central to aviation growth.
Commercial & Air Travel
Avmax Reports Strong Sales, Leasing, and Insurance Growth in Africa During 2025
Avmax reports strong aircraft sales, leasing and insurance activity across Africa in 2025, including Dash 8 transactions, engine sales and expanded aviation support services.
Aircraft Leasing
Delta names Matt Long as Managing Director, Alliances – Europe & Africa
Delta Air Lines appoints Matt Long as Managing Director, Alliances Europe and Africa to support trans-Atlantic growth and coordination with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic.
Commercial & Air Travel
Togo and Belarus Sign Diplomatic Passport Visa Exemption Agreement
Togo and Belarus sign reciprocal visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and service passports, strengthening bilateral cooperation and institutional exchanges.
Commercial & Air Travel: Visa Exemption
South African Fuel Cell Milestone Signals Momentum for Hydrogen Aviation
South African researchers validate a locally developed fuel cell component for hydrogen-powered UAVs, marking a milestone for hydrogen aviation.
Innovation
The World’s First PC-12 PRO Aeromedical Delivered to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
Pilatus delivers the world’s first PC-12 PRO aeromedical aircraft to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Australia, strengthening remote medical response capability.
Air Ambulance
Air Cargo Demand up 5.6% in January 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 5.6% in January 2026, with Africa leading growth. See key trends shaping the air freight market.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
2026 Begins with 3.8% Air Passenger Demand Growth
Global air passenger demand rose 3.8% in January 2026, with strong international growth and record load factors, according to IATA.
Commercial & Air Travel
Embraer in Africa: Adam Young on Fleet Strategy, Profitability and Airline Growth
Adam Young discusses Embraer’s E2 strategy in Africa, fleet right-sizing, airline profitability and long-term aviation growth.
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Aviation Leaders Urge Global Alignment as Unruly Passenger Incidents Continue to Rise
IFALPA and IFATCA call for global harmonisation of ICAO’s 4 Levels of Threat framework as unruly passenger incidents continue to rise worldwide.
Commercial & Air Travel
Uganda Airlines Wet Leases Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to Restore Long-Haul Operations
African Airline
Uganda Airlines wet leases an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 to restore long-haul flights to London and Mumbai after two Airbus A330-800neo aircraft were withdrawn for maintenance.
AFG Announces Placement of Airbus A320-232 with Buraq Air in Libya
African Airline
AFG places an Airbus A320-232 with Libya’s Buraq Air, supporting the airline’s fleet expansion and regional network growth from Tripoli.
