Africa

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

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.

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.