Africa

By Mark Pilling
Airline groups resolved to tackle the issue of Africa's rising taxes and charges at AFRAA’s Annual General Meeting in Angola in early December.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Libyan airline Berniq Airways is hopeful that improving economic conditions in the east of the country will act as a launch pad for its expansion.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
Airbus and ATR are deploying new strategies to address Africa’s chronic spare parts shortage.
Supply Chain

By Ella Nethersole
As Nigeria’s aviation market continues to grow, the country is set to host its first-ever International Airshow Dec. 2-4 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has renewed key maintenance approvals from the U.S. FAA along with certifications from eight African civil aviation authorities.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
The Angolan carrier intends to leverage the aircraft’s operational efficiency to explore new intercontinental markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa completed a series of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) installations across various business jet types.
Maintenance & Training

By Alan Dron
The Senegalese government has said that growing the national carrier’s fleet is a priority in 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
TAAG Angola is planning to use its incoming Boeing 787-10s and Airbus A220s to launch new long-haul routes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
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.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Peaford
Nigeria’s Air Peace takes a major step with its inaugural first flight from Nigeria’s capital Abuja to London Heathrow.
Airlines & Lessors

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

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

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

By Ella Nethersole
Airlink and Air Austral have signed a bilateral Special Prorate Agreement to expand flight connections across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean region.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
United Nigeria Airlines has announced it will launch direct flights to Accra, Ghana, from Nov. 10, 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Madagascar Airlines CEO Thierry de Bailleul has resigned from his post, citing internal tensions within the company.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
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.
Emerging Technologies

By Ella Nethersole
The U.S. has pledged support for the construction of a $10 billion international airport in Ethiopia.
Airports & Networks

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

By Mark Pilling
The benefits of an open aviation market have been proven globally, yet in Africa, protectionism still prevails, with few exceptions.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
South African regional carrier Airlink has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2, marking a significant upgrade to its fleet.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Ella Nethersole
Uganda Airlines entered a new interline partnership with Air India.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with aviation technology group SITA.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Madagascar Airlines and French carrier Corsair are expanding their commercial partnership through new route agreements and fleet enhancements.
Airports & Networks