Africa

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.

The Gabonese authorities have officially launched the construction of the new Andem International Airport and “Libreville 2”, a modern eco-urban administrative city.

The sustainability spotlight at Aviation Africa 2025 will focus strongly on practical solutions both for delivering SAF and creating a policy environment that can support its introduction.

Nigeria’s airline scene has traditionally been difficult for smaller companies to navigate. Now, new backers are appearing in an attempt to stabilise the situation.

China’s aerospace industry is attempting to spread its tentacles all over Africa, even if money for most governments is tight. That’s not a problem though for Beijing, because underwriting deals by taking a share of the customer’s natural minerals instead can always be an option. Alan Warnes reports.

The South African Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company (ATNS) SOC is the latest to join GAIN – Green Aviation Insights.

Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) for the financing of Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport.

Having overseen Kenya Airways’ first profit for a decade, chief executive Allan Kilavuka is turning his attention to securing long-term financial sustainability. Graham Dunn reports from Nairobi.

Airlink and Azorra have finalised a lease agreement that will see the Johannesburg-headquartered airline acquire 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft.

A new greenfield airport is under construction - designed to deliver an African hub for eight million passengers annually.

The South African government has launched a new border surveillance project which uses drones to detect criminal activities and coordinate security responses.

TrueNoord the specialist regional aircraft leasing company, has delivered a factory-new ATR42-600 to Afrijet Business Service S.A. – operating as FlyGabon.

Times Aerospace is sad to hear of the passing of Bert Kraan, founding father of the AviAssist Foundation, aviation consultant and tireless safety pioneer in the world of aviation.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has unveiled a global standard airport in Wollo Kombolcha, north-central part of Ethiopia.

IATA has released data for June 2025 global air cargo markets showing total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 0.8% compared to June 2024 levels (1.6% for international operations).

TAAG Angola Airlines has marked African Women's Day with a historic initiative - a special flight operated by an entirely female crew.