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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TrueNoord the specialist regional aircraft leasing company, has delivered a factory-new ATR42-600 to Afrijet Business Service S.A. – operating as FlyGabon.
The South African government has launched a new border surveillance project which uses drones to detect criminal activities and coordinate security responses.
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.
Leaders in African aviation from across the continent are to come together at the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali in September to develop a unified African position ahead of 42nd ICAO assembly.
IATA has urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds.
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).
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) will convene a high-level briefing with African ministers, directors general/heads of civil aviation during the Aviation Africa Exhibition taking place in Kigali, Rwanda September 4-5, 2025.
Emirates is advancing strategic commercial team appointments designed to bolster its presence in key markets across West Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa.
Ethiopian Airlines Group has unveiled a significant expansion of its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities with the inauguration of three state-of-the-art facilities.
Business aviation in India will be a key focus during the Aviation India Summit 2025, with the sector poised to undergo significant transformation if it is allowed to fully take flight.
