Africa

The Senegalese government has said that growing the national carrier’s fleet is a priority in 2026.

TAAG Angola is planning to use its incoming Boeing 787-10s and Airbus A220s to launch new long-haul routes.

Libya’s aviation industry has received a major boost as Sirte Gulf International Airport has officially resumed operations after more than a decade of closure.

Nigeria’s Air Peace takes a major step with its inaugural first flight from Nigeria’s capital Abuja to London Heathrow.

Air Botswana’s general manager (GM) has left the airline, four months after being placed on administrative leave for unspecified reasons.

Airline pilots are increasingly looking at factors beyond salary when it comes to deciding whether to stay with their current employer or move on.

Entebbe International Airport has recorded its highest-ever passenger and cargo traffic, according to data released by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.

Airlink and Air Austral have signed a bilateral Special Prorate Agreement to expand flight connections across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean region.

United Nigeria Airlines has announced it will launch direct flights to Accra, Ghana, from Nov. 10, 2025.

Madagascar Airlines CEO Thierry de Bailleul has resigned from his post, citing internal tensions within the company.

The African Development Bank and JGC Corporation have signed an LOI to collaborate on the development of SAF and other green aviation solutions across Africa.

The U.S. has pledged support for the construction of a $10 billion international airport in Ethiopia.

Air Austral announced it will retire its fleet of Airbus A220-300s after persistent technical problems with their Pratt & Whitney PW1500G GTF engines.

The benefits of an open aviation market have been proven globally, yet in Africa, protectionism still prevails, with few exceptions.

South African regional carrier Airlink has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2, marking a significant upgrade to its fleet.

Uganda Airlines entered a new interline partnership with Air India.

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with aviation technology group SITA.

Madagascar Airlines and French carrier Corsair are expanding their commercial partnership through new route agreements and fleet enhancements.

Leaders at the African Drone Forum (ADF) in early September had a clear message to share: Africa is no longer a passive consumer of drone technology—it is positioning itself as an emerging global force.

Embraer says Africa has significant potential to improve air connectivity between its cities, offering both economic growth and an enhanced quality of life.

Kenya Airways is moving ahead with its plans to expand its fleet and forge strategic partnerships.

The fleet of West African carrier Cabo Verde Airlines has been boosted by the arrival of two former IndiGo-operated ATR 72-600s from lessor TrueNoord.

Cameroon’s national airline Camair-Co has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, wet leased from Czech carrier Smartwings.

U.S.-India relations have taken a turn for the worse, raising questions about the endurance of defense cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.

Rwanda and Senegal have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to strengthen air connectivity, enhance economic cooperation, and expand trade opportunities.