Air Transport

The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) will convene a high-level briefing with African ministers, directors general/heads of civil aviation during the Aviation Africa Exhibition taking place in Kigali, Rwanda September 4-5, 2025.

TAAG Angola Airlines has marked African Women's Day with a historic initiative - a special flight operated by an entirely female crew.

Etihad Airways has reported that July 2025 was the busiest month for aircraft deliveries in the airline's 22-year history.

Riyadh Air has said it plans to launch its first commercial service this October 26 to London Heathrow Airport.

IATA has released data for June 2025 global air cargo markets showing total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 0.8% compared to June 2024 levels (1.6% for international operations).

IATA has urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds.

Leaders in African aviation from across the continent are to come together at the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali in September to develop a unified African position ahead of 42nd ICAO assembly.

Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa, its CEO confirms, as it publishes first-half results.

Rolls-Royce expects to have a position on a future narrowbody aircraft, CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said as the engine-maker released first-half earnings.

Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said CFM International aims to catch up on Leap-1A engine deliveries to Airbus by the end of October.

Following a difficult first half of the year, major U.S. airlines are describing improvements in demand and continued growth in premium offerings.

All the important data related to IndiGo in recent weeks.

The Trump administration has effectively spared Embraer from elevated tariffs imposed on Brazil, softening a major potential headwind for the manufacturer.

The documents were made public at an NTSB hearing on its investigation of the Jan. 29 American Eagle Flight 5342 CRJ-700-Army Black Hawk collision.

Turkish Airlines has executed Turkey’s first aircraft acquisition using an Islamic financing mechanism.

Leonardo has laid out plans to boost capacity to respond to growing defense spending in Europe and elsewhere.

More changes could be coming in the rules and restrictions that apply to all passengers going through security screening at U.S. commercial airports.

Airbus plans to boost production of the A330neo widebody after strong order bookings, while warning about challenges in delivering other output hikes.

ITA Airways plans to add one new long-haul aircraft per year starting in 2026, gradually replacing older aircraft with next-generation models.

Punctuality continues to trump environmental concerns with British airline passengers, according to a poll published July 30.

Digitization can improve an airline’s response to a crisis.

Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a “strategic MOU” aimed at enhancing cooperation and connectivity between the two East African nations.

Malta-based Bridges Air Cargo is scheduled to start operations this year with the first passenger-to-freight Embraer E190F E-Freighter conversion.

Air New Zealand has named one of its senior executives to succeed Greg Foran as the airline’s CEO.

HAECO and Liebherr-Aerospace have signed a component maintenance agreement that covers Comac's C909 and C919 programs.