Africa

By Alan Dron
Several factors led to South African Airways recording a net loss in its second full year of operations since exiting business rescue.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Africa has launched a new currency exchange platform which will help the continent’s airlines repatriate funds from other African countries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says its members are challenged by high charges and taxes from governments across the continent.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
African startup flyGuinea is planning to launch Embraer E1 operations in March or April 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
The African Space Agency became operational on April 20.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Flight Safety Foundation and Kenya Airways have called on African stakeholders to prioritize investments in African safety management systems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Nigerian carrier Green Africa has suspended operations after its fleet of ATR 72s was repossessed by their lessor.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
A lack of SAF and common government policies are hindering Africa’s decarbonization progress.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
The announcement indicates either a third African operator for the A-29 or top-up orders by Mauritania or Nigeria.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Vivienne Machi
In February 2024, the U.S. Space Force set up a pilot program called Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT).
Commercial Space

By Victoria Moores
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air is planning to add two or three new Central African destinations in 2025.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Etihad Airways is to double its African routes in 2025 as rival carriers in the Middle East region look to increase their penetration of the continent.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The African Union and the African Export-Import Bank have created a platform to help airlines move funds between African countries in their local currency.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Free route airspace is where users can freely plan a route between a defined entry point and a defined exit point, subject to airspace availability.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
South African Airways Technical eyes regional jet capabilities and new training strategy.
MRO

By Alan Dron
A Nigerian government body has proposed merging two of the country’s ailing airlines into a new national carrier, according to media reports from the country.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
More MROs in Africa are seeking out opportunities to increase their third-party business.
MRO

By Keith Mwanalushi
Efforts are growing to develop Africa’s MRO capabilities, but cost pressures across the continent are slowing progress.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Vallair will cooperate with the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority on aircraft maintenance, disassembly and training development.
Workforce & Training

By Victoria Moores
Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe are planning to allow entry to all five countries under a single short-stay visa.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
However, the airline is continuing to develop its multi-hub strategy in Africa.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
More African countries are being encouraged to join forces under their local regional safety oversight organization (RSOO).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Ibom Air is building maintenance capability for its own fleet and to serve third-party customers.
MRO

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Niger’s airspace had previously been closed for a month following the military coup that took place in the West African country.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
African airlines appear to be rapidly growing their regional jet and turboprop operations, with narrowbody flown hours also on the increase.
Aircraft & Propulsion