Africa

The European Commission has added Tanzania to the EU Air Safety List - the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union because they do not meet international safety standards.

JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat.

Corsair has unveiled its new development strategy and a positive financial performance in 2024. The airline is refocusing on its three pillars: the West Indies, the Indian Ocean and Africa. According to Pascal de Izaguirre, CEO of Corsair, "2025 will be a year of consolidation".

Ibrahim Mshelia, chief executive officer of Mish Aviation Flying School in Accra, Ghana, has advised that to resolve the challenges associated with poaching of aviation professionals in Africa and bond contract conflicts involving airline pilots, “the legal framework should sort this out”.

Since it started operations two years ago, Nigerian business aviation company VivaJets has come a long way with an expanded fleet and route networks.

Namibia has continued its longstanding military equipment relationship with China with the delivery of a pair of Shaanxi Y-9 medium transports.

Despite deep concerns about the availability, cost and lack of government support for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), IATA and its member airlines have not used the association’s 81st Annual General Meeting in Delhi to discuss delaying the 2050 target date to achieve net zero carbon emissions, the association’s Director General Willie Walsh told media at the closing press conference.

Air bp is growing its presence in Africa, having signed a technical services agreement with Sonangol, Angola’s state-owned company.

Air India has entered interline partnerships with six major airlines from emerging markets.

IATA issued a clear warning about the negative consequences of trade barriers and tariffs. Jens Flottau reports from Delhi.

Will Libya gain a new national airline? The country’s government wants one, but details behind the plan are scarce.

Ethiopian Airlines has acquired a pair of new Airbus A350-900s originally destined for Chinese carrier Sichuan Airlines.

In its latest update on industry performance, IATA said its 2025 airline financial outlook pointed towards improved profitability from the previous year. Mark Brown reports from Delhi.

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new passenger service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025.

AERO South Africa, the continent’s General Aviation trade show, has announced that the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) will be endorsing Aero South Africa 2025 and will host a dedicated Safety and Training Workshop during the 2025 edition of the event.

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to collaborate on and develop a training scheme.

IATA has released data for April 2025 global passenger demand, and said that the development of India’s air connectivity in recent years has been 'nothing short of phenomenal.'

Turkey’s first private ground handling company, Çelebi Aviation, has sealed a new partnership with Turkish Airlines to expand its global footprint.

The US State Department has contracted helicopter manufacturer Bell Textron to supply an undisclosed number of Bell 412 enhanced performance exportable medium lift transport helicopters to the Zambian Air Force at an estimated cost of US$100 million.

A new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected as SITA launches Managed Satellites.

Boeing Africa’s managing director Henok Teferra outlines how the manufacturer views the prospects for the continent’s aviation market in this interview with Kaleyesus Bekele.

In the highly competitive airline marketplace, the efficiency and security of payment systems are pivotal components that can significantly impact revenue streams.

Algeria finally confirmed on February 12 that it is the first customer of the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter, and that pilots are currently undergoing training in Russia. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2025.

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the 50th customer delivery of the Gulfstream G700 to an undisclosed customer.

RwandAir has launched RwandAir Holidays, an all-in-one travel and accommodation booking platform designed to transform how customers think about and plan their trips.