Africa

A new national airline for Benin is nearing takeoff, after Amazone Airlines received its AOC from the country’s aviation regulator.

Fastjet Mozambique is set to begin operations in the second half of 2026 as part of a broader strategy by Solenta Aviation Mozambique to expand its footprint.

Avmax Group is experiencing significant growth in Africa, driven by a surge in leasing, sales, and aftermarket support for turboprop and regional aircraft.

Ethiopian Airlines plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April.

Uganda’s president has appointed veteran aviation executive and former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Girma Wake, as interim CEO and advisor of Uganda Airlines.

FlySafair is to be fully acquired by state-backed African infrastructure investor Harith General Partners and affiliates for an undisclosed sum.

Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki has stepped down amid growing scrutiny over the airline’s financial management and operational performance.

The African Development Bank Group and Air Cote d’Ivoire have signed an LOI to explore strategic cooperation aimed at strengthening Africa’s aviation sector.

Airlink officially launched a direct air service between Johannesburg and Nacala in northern Mozambique, its seventh destination in the country.

Sudan has resumed domestic passenger flights to Khartoum International Airport after nearly two years of suspension.

DHL Aviation boosts West African logistics with two Boeing 737-400(SF)s, enhancing transit times, delivery reliability and trade connectivity.

Emirates and Nigerian carrier Air Peace have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE and the UK.

The Economic Community of West African States Commission abolished air ticket taxes, to make air travel more affordable and enhance regional integration.

Vince Goncalves, regional VP for Africa at ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, answers questions from African Aerospace.

After connecting Mauritius to the information technology highway decades ago, Megh Pillay has now embarked on another challenging mission.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) held their third National Aviation Conference (FNAC) last November in Lagos.

Like many peacetime air forces, the South African Air Force (SAAF) has been particularly hit hard by prolonged defunding.

The Nigerian Air Force faces many operational challenges, which in turn drives the training requirements.

The Royal Moroccan Air Force is stepping up its helicopter capabilities after many years of stagnation.

The battle between the South African general aviation industry and its regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) climaxed with the October high court judgement in favor of the SACAA.

Royal Air Maroc opened a new air base at Tetouan Sania Ramel Airport, strengthening its presence in northern Morocco, to launch direct flights to six EU cities

Nigeria’s historically-fractured airline industry gets historic boost with first capital link in more than a decade.

The Mauritanian government has announced plans to support its national carrier, while Liberia has unveiled a 20-year blueprint to improve aviation services.

South African Airways and Johannesburg-based CemAir have announced a new codeshare partnership aimed at expanding domestic air travel across South Africa.

Libyan airline Berniq Airways is hopeful that improving economic conditions in the east of the country will act as a launch pad for its expansion.