Africa

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed an agreement with Boeing to acquire eight 777-8F and two 777F freighters to support its cargo growth.

Ethiopian Airlines will restart daily passenger flights to Durban on Dec. 11, giving South Africa’s port city a direct link to one of Africa’s largest aviation hubs.

Nigeria's aviation sector is growing faster than any other among Africa's top 10 markets, the head of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said while warning that the continent's structural challenges remain unresolved.

IATA warns high taxes and fees are squeezing African airlines, urging governments to treat aviation as an economic driver, not just a revenue source.

Nigerian regional carrier Enugu Air began its first international service on Sept. 23 with a direct route linking Enugu and Douala, Cameroon.

African aviation leaders say financing exists, but governance, infrastructure, regulation and operational barriers are limiting growth.

AFBAA's new data study aims to quantify Africa's business aviation growth and identify investment opportunities across the continent.

Jambojet plans to finalize a 10-year network strategy, expand its fleet and explore jet aircraft options while focusing on regional growth and efficiency.

Zimbabwe considers listing Air Zimbabwe on stock exchanges to raise funds for its struggling national carrier and boost tourism.

Asky Airlines plans to expand its fleet to 30 aircraft, launch intercontinental routes and build a $100 million MRO facility in Togo's capital Lome by 2028.

Kenya Airways has appointed Habil Waswani acting CEO as the carrier tackles financial losses and inefficiencies.

DAE partners with Afreximbank on a $650 million African leasing platform to modernize fleets, improve connectivity and support SAATM open skies.

U.S. Air Force special operators confirmed on Sept. 14 that a new low-cost cruise missile launched from a Lockheed Martin AC-130J met operational requirements during a recent test.

RwandAir plans long-haul expansion into Europe and the Far East, adds Airbus A330-200s and ties growth to Bugesera International Airport development.

Fifty years ago, a Lockheed Martin C-130 landed at Cairo to begin a relationship with Egypt that is being celebrated at the Egyptian Airshow.

ESAA Co-founder Marcus Jarvis explains how the Minnesota firm is making inroads into Africa to bring new direction to airlines on the continent.

The Namibian government is in talks with Ethiopian Airlines over the creation of a new Namibian national carrier but says no decisions have been made on the future of the proposed airline.

Kenya Airways' Acting Group Managing Director and CEO George Kamal is stepping down after less than one year in the role.

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a dedicated cargo service directly connecting Africa with Chengdu, in southwestern China.

SalamAir plans to expand its new Salalah base, eventually targeting regional, long-haul and African markets.

Kenya Airways grows cargo capacity and passenger traffic while expanding its network beyond Africa, despite challenges from jet fuel prices and supply chain issues.

For eight decades, African aviation has been shaped by economic cycles, political upheaval and intense competition.

Zambia Airways names former Ethiopian Airlines Group exec Aman Wole Gurmu as CEO.

Ibom Air prepares for its third A220 delivery, boosting capacity and supporting its all-A220 fleet strategy to meet growing demand.

South African Airways (SAA) has been plunged into fresh leadership uncertainty after its board placed acting Group CEO Matshela Seshibe on “special leave” with immediate effect on Aug. 14.