Africa

SAA's acting CEO focuses on sustainable growth amid financial uncertainties and route recovery through strategic alliances.

Kenya awards $1.2B contract to the China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport amid rising passenger demand.

Airbus highlights Africa’s unserved air routes, urging airlines to expand connectivity with long-term fleet planning and aircraft like the A321XLR.

African ministers reaffirm a commitment to advance accessible, connected, affordable and sustainable air transport across Africa.

The aircraft marks a significant step in the carrier’s efforts to expand its domestic and regional connectivity; it is the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-Gs Ethiopian has ordered.

AFBAA launches continent-wide research initiative to analyze Africa's business aviation sector and provide data-driven insights for operators.

Air Zimbabwe is preparing to restore flights to London for the first time in more than 14 years through a wet-lease agreement with Spanish carrier Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas.

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.

The Integrated Aviation Transformation Program will fund fleet modernization, airport upgrades, logistics improvements and airport transport integration.

Kenya’s aviation sector warns new taxes will raise costs, drive MRO business abroad and threaten 460,000 jobs.

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.

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.

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has urged African nations to take decisive steps to transform the continent’s aviation sector.

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

Airbus and the Nigerian government have signed an agreement aimed at tapping into the aerospace potential of Africa’s most populous nation.

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

Air Congo is preparing to enter the long-haul market with plans to launch nonstop service between Kinshasa and Brussels.

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.

Marcelle Nethersole talks to Basil Gygax, TrueNoord Sales Director Africa, Middle East & CIS

Ethiopian Airlines has officially withdrawn from the long-delayed Nigeria Air project, while Ghana's government plans to establish a new national airline.

Namibia has revealed plans to expand its aviation infrastructure.

In Africa’s game reserves, many wild animals are either overpopulating the limited area, or are declining due to habitat degradation or migration.

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

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

The Southern African nations of Botswana and Namibia plan to establish a joint national airline, according to Botswana’s government.