Africa

Leaders at the African Drone Forum (ADF) in early September had a clear message to share: Africa is no longer a passive consumer of drone technology—it is positioning itself as an emerging global force.

Embraer says Africa has significant potential to improve air connectivity between its cities, offering both economic growth and an enhanced quality of life.

Kenya Airways is moving ahead with its plans to expand its fleet and forge strategic partnerships.

The fleet of West African carrier Cabo Verde Airlines has been boosted by the arrival of two former IndiGo-operated ATR 72-600s from lessor TrueNoord.

Cameroon’s national airline Camair-Co has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, wet leased from Czech carrier Smartwings.

U.S.-India relations have taken a turn for the worse, raising questions about the endurance of defense cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.

Rwanda and Senegal have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to strengthen air connectivity, enhance economic cooperation, and expand trade opportunities.

United Nigeria Airlines is looking ahead to Boeing 737-800 operations after signing an agreement with LCC Southwest Airlines to acquire six of the aircraft.

IATA says Rwanda is stepping up efforts to become a leading aviation hub in Africa through investments in infrastructure, training and regional connectivity.

Business aviation in Africa is emerging as a critical engine for development, industry leader Dawit Lemma says.

Africa’s MRO industry nears an inflection point where rapid fleet and passenger growth are creating unsustainable dependency on overseas maintenance services.

Air Cote d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900.

Africa is home to one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, but governments on the continent are stymying its potential, a senior IATA official says.

Work on creating the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) should be accelerated to completion, the head of the African Civil Aviation Commission says.

The two-passenger EHang EH216-S is the world’s first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL to achieve the full suite of regulatory certifications.

Adoption of digital maintenance platforms is growing in Africa, but challenges remain.

Embraer’s latest E-Jets received type acceptance certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).

The Namibian government has said it has committed to establishing a new national airline as a public-private partnership.

Ethiopian Airlines is significantly expanding its domestic network.

Sky Mali has launched its new Bamako–Niamey route via Gao, marking a strategic turning point in its regional connectivity development plan.

Rwanda’s national carrier RwandAir received two Boeing 737-800 aircraft on Aug. 27, one of which is already in operation.

Uganda Airlines reports that its Approved Maintenance Organization successfully completed its first in-house engine change on a Bombardier CRJ900 in Entebbe.

The maintenance arm of Ethiopian Airlines has made further progress in expanding its CFM International Leap-1B MRO capabilities.

Air Peace has continued its widebody fleet expansion, taking delivery of a fourth Boeing 777-200ER which will be used for long-haul services to the UK.

Mango Airlines is finally shutting down after a business rescue plan by private investor Ubuntu Air failed.