Africa

By Brian Everstine
The DOD is proposing broad cuts to its global cooperation funding in its fiscal 2027 budget request to align with Trump's “America First” focus.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ella Nethersole
The Integrated Aviation Transformation Program will fund fleet modernization, airport upgrades, logistics improvements and airport transport integration.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Kenya’s aviation sector warns new taxes will raise costs, drive MRO business abroad and threaten 460,000 jobs.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Negele Borena Geda Airport in the Oromia Region, completing a trio of airport openings announced by Ethiopian Airlines in February.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Angola’s national state airline TAAG recorded a net loss of $144.6 million for 2025, which the airline says is due to its modernization and reorganization process.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has urged African nations to take decisive steps to transform the continent’s aviation sector.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Qatar Airways is significantly expanding its African presence with the announcement of three weekly flights to Port Sudan International Airport (PZU), Sudan.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Airbus and the Nigerian government have signed an agreement aimed at tapping into the aerospace potential of Africa’s most populous nation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The government of Uruguay is looking to rebuild its satellite communications capability, particularly with an eye on military needs.
Satellites

By David Casey
Air Congo is preparing to enter the long-haul market with plans to launch nonstop service between Kinshasa and Brussels.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Carreau
ExLabs is preparing a mission called ApophisEX to rendezvous with the asteroid Apophis that is predicted to make a close approach to Earth in 2029.
Commercial Space

By Ella Nethersole
Marcelle Nethersole talks to Basil Gygax, TrueNoord Sales Director Africa, Middle East & CIS
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines has officially withdrawn from the long-delayed Nigeria Air project, while Ghana's government plans to establish a new national airline.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Namibia has revealed plans to expand its aviation infrastructure.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Leitch
In Africa’s game reserves, many wild animals are either overpopulating the limited area, or are declining due to habitat degradation or migration.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Leitch
African airlines are hoping that Comac C919 will break the Airbus and Boeing duopoly and associated high acquisition costs and long waiting periods for new aircraft
Aircraft & Propulsion

Yonathan Menkir Kassa
Togo’s ASKY is carving out a profitable and reliable reputation as a strong African connecting carrier from its Lomé hub, and is now eyeing long-haul operations
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The Southern African nations of Botswana and Namibia plan to establish a joint national airline, according to Botswana’s government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Nigeria’s federal government is considering debt relief measures as domestic airlines struggle with the Jet A1 fuel crisis that has threatened flight operations
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Passenger and cargo traffic at Entebbe International Airport declined in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Aircraft leasing company TrueNoord is accelerating its expansion across Africa.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
South Sudan is moving closer to a bilateral Air Service Agreement (ASA) with Ethiopia following high-level discussions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Leitch
South African Airways (SAA) is back in crisis after Group CEO John Lamola announced his departure; SAA’s head of HR and three non-exec directors also left.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
The Ogun state government says Nigeria's Air Peace will launch international flights to London from Iperu's Gateway International Airport this summer.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
The head of Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority is urging industry partners to explore growing investment opportunities in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Safety, Ops & Regulation