Africa

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.

Kenya's CAA approves new domestic and international routes, including Eldoret–Jeddah, giving western Kenya its first direct link to Saudi Arabia.

Ethiopian Airlines extends CEO Mesfin Tasew’s tenure to 2027 as the carrier reports record revenue and passenger growth under its Vision 2035 strategy.

Emirates and SAA expand codeshare deal, adding nine new African routes and enhancing connectivity across South Africa and neighboring countries.

Blocked funds threaten African airlines’ viability, choking cash flow and connectivity, as AFRAA calls for decisive action to resolve the crisis.

Airports across Africa and Arabia are building aviation’s next operating system, fit for the digital-native traveler. But progress is far from even.

Ethiopian Airlines reports record $9.1 billion in revenue, expands routes, adds aircraft and plans a new mega hub to support its Vision 2035 growth strategy.

A consortium of West African countries is exploring the establishment of a regional MRO.

Domestic air travel leads Africa’s passenger traffic as Cairo strengthens its position as the continent’s top aviation hub, AFRAA report shows.

Asky adds two Boeing 737 MAX 8s, expands routes and calls for better African airport infrastructure to support growth and regional integration.

CemAir celebrates 20 years of growth, overcoming regulatory challenges and the pandemic to expand its fleet and forge strategic airline partnerships.

Etihad Airways and Nigeria's Air Peace have signed an interline agreement expanding travel options across Nigeria, West Africa and Central Africa, deepening links between the UAE and the continent.

Port Harcourt International Airport receives operational license from Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority after completing infrastructure upgrades.

West Africa cuts aviation fees by 25% to make air travel more affordable, with ECOWAS leading efforts to improve regional integration and oversight.

The secondary aircraft market has become increasingly vital for regional aviation, particularly in Africa, even as a persistent global supply backlog complicates carriers’ access to aircraft,

Nigeria’s first H135 HEMS operator Kasi Healthcare partners with Airbus to enhance aeromedical response and oil/gas sector support with two helicopters.

MRO milestones in Kenya and South Africa are strengthening Africa’s MRO capacity.

Nigeria’s Air Peace has received its first factory-new Embraer E175, reinforcing its strategy to improve regional connectivity across West and Central Africa.

United Nigeria Airlines joins AFRAA to boost regional connectivity while expanding its fleet and MRO capabilities.

Nigeria abandons plans for a national carrier, focusing instead on strengthening domestic airlines and developing its aerospace ecosystem.

Czech airframer Aero Vodochody has secured additional orders for its L-39NG Skyfox training aircraft from Africa and North America.

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