African Pilot Weekly Magazine 11:2026
Helicopter
Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa’s Transmission Company
NTCSA has signed to acquire seven Bell 407GXis to support powerline maintenance, emergency management and grid operations across South Africa.
Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa’s Transmission Company
NTCSA has signed to acquire seven Bell 407GXis to support powerline maintenance, emergency management and grid operations across South Africa.
Helicopter
Ethiopian Cargo to Join Freightos’ Booking Platform
Ethiopian Cargo will join Freightos’ booking platform, adding digital rates, eBooking, payments and interlining across Africa’s largest air cargo network.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
IATA Advances AI Initiatives to Support Air Cargo Operations
IATA is advancing AI in air cargo through new tools and partnerships to improve efficiency, compliance, safety and interline collaboration.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
Africa’s Aviation Growth Will Be Defined by Fleet Age and Maintenance Demand
Africa’s aviation growth to 2036 will be shaped by ageing fleets, rising MRO demand and the need for stronger regional maintenance capacity.
Aircraft & MRO
Helicopter
Bristow Receives First Airbus H160s From Milestone for Offshore Transportation in Nigeria
Bristow receives the first two Airbus H160 helicopters in Nigeria under a Milestone lease, introducing the next-generation rotorcraft to offshore energy operations.
Bristow Receives First Airbus H160s From Milestone for Offshore Transportation in Nigeria
Bristow receives the first two Airbus H160 helicopters in Nigeria under a Milestone lease, introducing the next-generation rotorcraft to offshore energy operations.
Helicopter
Ghana and Nigeria Sign MoU on Aircraft Search and Rescue Cooperation
Ghana and Nigeria sign MoU to strengthen aircraft search and rescue cooperation, improving cross-border coordination and emergency response under ICAO Annex 12.
Civil Aviation
SADC Reports Tourism Integration Progress at ITB Berlin
SADC reports progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin 2026, highlighting visa harmonisation, air access reforms and cross-border tourism initiatives.
Commercial & Air Travel
NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate to Enugu Air to Commence Scheduled Flight Operations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air, enabling the airline to commence scheduled flight operations. The certification marks a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Director-General of Civil…
African Airline
African MRO Conference Set to Strengthen Africa’s Aircraft Maintenance Ecosystem
Brought to you by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and four leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul providers: Ethiopian MRO, EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering, Kenya Airways MRO and South African Airways Technical. The objective is to ensure that Africa has a sustainable MRO ecosystem.
In this video, Maureen Kahonge, Director Commercial & Communications at AFRAA, shares what delegates can expect when the industry gathers in Addis Ababa from 29 to 31 March.
In addition to the conference programme, the event will feature a dedicated B2B marketplace connecting airlines with MRO providers, specialised masterclasses, and an exclusive visit to the Ethiopian Airlines MRO facility.
With 39 airlines already confirmed, more than 20 exhibitors, and strong sponsor participation, the conference represents an important platform for Africa’s MRO sector.
African Pilot Magazine looks forward to seeing you in Addis Ababa.
Ghana: Flight Disruption on PassionAir Route Network
African Airline
PassionAir reports flight disruptions on its Kumasi route and delays on other services due to operational challenges, according to a statement issued on 12 March 2026.
IATA 2025 Safety Report Highlights Africa’s Aviation Safety Challenges and Progress
IATA’s 2025 Safety Report shows improving accident rates globally while Africa records the highest regional accident rate but notable improvement year-on-year.
Commercial & Air Travel Safety
ICAO ACT-SAF Study Confirms Ghana’s Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development
ICAO ACT-SAF study confirms Ghana’s strong potential to develop sustainable aviation fuel, advancing national plans for SAF production and aviation decarbonisation.
Sustainability
Nigeria: Gateway International Airport Cargo Operations Set to Begin Within 45 Days
Cargo operations at Gateway International Airport in Ogun State are expected to begin within 30–45 days, with the first European cargo aircraft anticipated to land soon.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
Liberia Positions Aviation as Key Enabler of Export Growth and Investment
Liberia highlights aviation’s role in export growth and investment at the Liberia–EU Business Forum, focusing on cargo logistics, green airport development and trade connectivity.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
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Kenya Airways Delivers WRC Safari Rally Cars as the Exclusive Airline Partner for the 2026 Edition
Kenya Airways transports the first WRC Safari Rally cars to Kenya ahead of the 2026 event in Naivasha, reinforcing its role as the rally’s Exclusive Airline Partner.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
Deutsche Aircraft Appoints Nils Heuer as Director of Global Sales
Deutsche Aircraft appoints Nils Heuer as Director of Global Sales to lead commercial expansion as the D328eco programme advances toward certification and production milestones.
Appointment
Business Jet
Dassault Aviation Unveils Falcon 10X Its Most Ambitious Business Jet to Date
Dassault Aviation unveils the Falcon 10X, its most advanced business jet featuring a 7,500 nm range, all-composite wing, NeXus flight deck and Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines.
Dassault Aviation Unveils Falcon 10X Its Most Ambitious Business Jet to Date
Dassault Aviation unveils the Falcon 10X, its most advanced business jet featuring a 7,500 nm range, all-composite wing, NeXus flight deck and Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines.
Business Jet
Turning Breakpoints into Opportunity: SITA Calls for Practical Collaboration to Fix Intermodal Travel
SITA white paper calls for practical collaboration across air, rail, maritime and urban transport to address intermodal travel disruptions and improve passenger journeys.
Travel
SAA Welcomes 18-Year Jail Sentence for Former Employee in Aircraft Components Theft Syndicate
SAA has welcomed the 18-year jail sentence handed to a former SAAT employee convicted of stealing high-value aircraft components linked to a criminal syndicate.
African Airline
