African Pilot Weekly Magazine 12:2026
Air Cargo & Air Freight
Kenya Airways Boosts Cargo Capacity with B747 Freighter to Support Kenya–UAE Trade
Kenya Airways deploys B747 freighter to enhance cargo capacity, transporting inbound freight and over 110 tonnes of exports between Kenya and the UAE.
Kenya Airways Boosts Cargo Capacity with B747 Freighter to Support Kenya–UAE Trade
Kenya Airways deploys B747 freighter to enhance cargo capacity, transporting inbound freight and over 110 tonnes of exports between Kenya and the UAE.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
TAAG Receives Sixth Airbus A220-300 and Strengthens Regional Connectivity
TAAG Angola Airlines adds sixth Airbus A220-300 to its fleet, strengthening regional connectivity and advancing its fleet modernisation programme.
African Airline
Mozambique Seeks Boeing Partnership in Renewed Push to Revitalise LAM
Mozambique is seeking cooperation with Boeing to restructure its national carrier LAM, as the airline battles financial losses, fleet challenges and years of operational instability.
African Airline
The New Terminal One at JFK and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership for New York Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will move its JFK operations to the New Terminal One in 2026 under a new strategic partnership, strengthening connectivity between the United States, Africa and global markets.
African Airline
African Airline
Are Aviation Suppliers Price Gouging Amid Middle East Conflict?
Are aviation fuel suppliers price-gouging? Explore sharp Jet A1 increases, Avgas trends, and the Middle East conflict’s impact on South Africa’s aviation sector.
Are Aviation Suppliers Price Gouging Amid Middle East Conflict?
Are aviation fuel suppliers price-gouging? Explore sharp Jet A1 increases, Avgas trends, and the Middle East conflict’s impact on South Africa’s aviation sector.
African Airline
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
African Civil Aviation
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and domestic routes, cargo operations, and aerial services under Civil Aviation Act regulations.
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.
Ethiopia and Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership and Sign Debt Restructuring Agreement
Ethiopia and Italy sign debt restructuring agreement under G20 Common Framework, supporting reforms, Koysha Hydropower Project and Bishoftu Airport development.
Finance & Investment
Kenya Airways and CemAir Sign Interline Agreement to Expand Connectivity into South Africa
Kenya Airways and CemAir sign an interline agreement to expand connectivity via Johannesburg and Cape Town, linking passengers to key destinations across Africa.
African Airline
Angola: Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala Takes Office as Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Ports
Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala takes office as Angola’s Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Ports, as the government advances airport, airline and port infrastructure development.
Angola Aviation
Spotlight on AviaDev Africa 2026, Botswana!
It was great to catch up with Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, at the recent BARSA event, where he moderated two panel discussions covering infrastructure, investment and innovation, followed by leadership.
But the real focus of our conversation was what comes next: AviaDev Africa 2026, taking place in Botswana from 10 to 12 June.
Jon shares what participants can expect this year. The event will bring together more than 500 delegates from across the aviation industry, including over 50 commercial airlines of all sizes and ownership structures, alongside airports and key stakeholders, with around 1,500 pre-arranged B2B meetings.
This year also sees the introduction of a dedicated finance and leasing forum, reflecting increased participation from financiers and OEMs, and creating a focused platform for investment and aircraft financing discussions.
Alongside a packed programme, don’t forget your running shoes. See you in Botswana.
Air Travel Demand Set to More Than Double by 2050: But Geopolitics Clouds the Horizon
Global air travel demand is set to double by 2050, led by Africa and Asia—yet Middle East conflict and rising oil prices could reshape the trajectory.
Commercial & Air Travel
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion across the region.
African Airline
Liberia Airport Authority Outlines Safety, Security And Service Upgrades In 2026 Strategy
Liberia Airport Authority outlines its 2026 strategy focused on airport safety certification, security infrastructure upgrades and improved passenger services at Roberts International Airport.
African Infrastructure & Projects
Kenya Passes Landmark National Infrastructure Fund Bill
Kenya has passed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, creating a new investment vehicle expected to mobilise nearly Ksh 5 trillion for strategic infrastructure including railways, highways, ports and energy systems.
African Infrastructure & Projects
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Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique Strengthen Transport Cooperation
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique held trilateral discussions to strengthen transport cooperation, focusing on connectivity, trade, and regional infrastructure development.
African Airline
The African Drone Forum Announces First-Ever ‘Africa Pavilion’ at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
The African Drone Forum will debut the first Africa Pavilion at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026, taking place 24 to 26 March in Düsseldorf, showcasing African drone and robotics innovators.
Drone
Air Cargo & Air Freight
Sub Saharan African Economies Among World’s Fastest Improving In Global Connectedness
The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows several Sub Saharan African economies, including Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia, recording some of the world’s fastest improvements in global connectedness.
Sub Saharan African Economies Among World’s Fastest Improving In Global Connectedness
The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows several Sub Saharan African economies, including Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia, recording some of the world’s fastest improvements in global connectedness.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
Nigus and Elmirate Announce $200m Initiative to Support Africa’s Security Sector
Nigus International and Elmirate Capital sign a $200m agreement to develop defence technology, satellite systems and advanced manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria.
Aerospace, Military & Defence
Supporting the Human Side of Aviation: Mayday-SA Calls for Peer Volunteers
Mayday-SA invites experienced aviation professionals to join its confidential peer support network, strengthening mental health support across the aviation industry.
Pilot
