Africa

AFRAA’s 57th Annual General Assembly was an opportunity for Angola to showcase the progress it has made, as it transforms its approach to aviation development

Aaron Munetsi, the Head of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), is one of Africa’s most outspoken and colorful characters and leaders.

The Liberia Airport Authority and Ethiopian Airlines Group aim to strengthen Liberia’s aviation sector through technical cooperation and operational partnerships.

Nigeria has marked 100 years of civil aviation in the country.

The United States’ sweeping 2025 trade tariffs introduced by the Trump administration are having a profound effect on the South African aerospace manufacturing sector.

As Air Congo marked its first anniversary on Dec.16, the carrier has quickly established itself as a central player in one of aviation’s most demanding markets.

Regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has sold two Embraer E190 aircraft to existing lessee customer, Airlink.

Ethiopian Airlines has officially launched construction of Bishoftu International Airport.

FlySafair has won a reprieve from South Africa's high court in its ongoing foreign ownership dispute, removing an imminent deadline to amend its shareholding or face being grounded.

Roll-out of Free Route Airspace in Africa to drive airline savings in fuel costs and emissions.

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced plans to begin construction of a new airport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before the end of the year.

Mozambican national carrier LAM Mozambique has advanced its planned fleet revitalization with the purchase of two Embraer E190s.

Angola announced that a consortium led by Corporacion America Airports has won the contract to operate and develop Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport.

AFRAA has welcomed a decision by the Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) to abolish air ticket taxes in the region by Jan. 1, 2026.

Kenya Airways is eyeing the launch of secondary hubs within the African continent, with Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport in Accra as a first example.

The prospect of Qatar Airways taking equity in another African airline looks like a distinct possibility following its partnership with Kenya Airways.

TAAG Angola is targeting breakeven by 2028.

Angola’s government is preparing to announce the winning bidder to manage and operate the capital’s Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport.

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has confirmed the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace in the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region.

South African Airways is ramping up its codeshare partnerships to bolster its network reach while seeking to grow its widebody fleet next year.

West African carrier ASKY is planning its first service to Europe within a year with a flight to Paris, intending to add widebodies to undertake the expansion.

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.

Airbus and ATR are deploying new strategies to address Africa’s chronic spare parts shortage.

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

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has renewed key maintenance approvals from the U.S. FAA along with certifications from eight African civil aviation authorities.