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Air transport

Airlink and Azorra finalise lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2s

07 August 2025

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

Air transport

TrueNoord delivers factory-new ATR42-600 to Afrijet Business Service

04 August 2025

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

People

In memoriam - Bert Kraan, father of AviAssist

03 August 2025

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

Airports

Ethiopian Airlines Group opens newly constructed Wollo Kombolcha Airport

01 August 2025

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

Events

AFCAC to host strategic meeting with African aviation leaders

31 July 2025

The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) will convene a high-level briefing with African ministers, directors general/heads of civil aviation…

Air transport

IATA: Air cargo demand rose 3.9% in Africa during June

31 July 2025

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…

Air transport

IATA urges African governments to prioritise aviation growth

31 July 2025

IATA has urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by…

Events

TAAG Angola Airlines celebrates African Women’s Day

31 July 2025

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

Events

African leaders to develop unified strategy at Aviation Africa Summit 2025

31 July 2025

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…

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways unveils global winter schedule

30 July 2025

Qatar Airways has increased flights to over 15 global destinations for this year’s winter season.

People

Emirates makes new commercial appointments across Africa and Asia

29 July 2025

Emirates is advancing strategic commercial team appointments designed to bolster its presence in key markets across West Asia, the Indian Ocean and…

Technology

SITA reveals 8.3% revenue growth for 2024

28 July 2025

SITA’s has reported a 8.3% revenue growth to US$1.6 billion in 2024.

Maintenance

Ethiopian Airlines Group unveils major MRO expansion

28 July 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Group has unveiled a significant expansion of its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities with the inauguration of…

Events

Call to let business aviation fly at Aviation India Summit 2025

25 July 2025

Business aviation in India will be a key focus during the Aviation India Summit 2025, with the sector poised to undergo significant transformation if…

Business and finance

Embraer finished 2Q25 with a US$29.7 billion backlog

22 July 2025

Embraer registered a US$29.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) – the highest level ever recorded by the company.

Business and finance

TAAG Angola Airlines gets economy boost from EXIM

21 July 2025

The Export-Import Bank of the United States’ (EXIM) Board of Directors has approved a transaction to export Boeing aircraft and spare propulsion…

Air transport

Emirates to introduce third daily flight to Mauritius

21 July 2025

Emirates will introduce a third daily flight to Mauritius starting 1 December 1. The additional service will be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines launches new passenger service to Abu Dhabi

16 July 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has launched its new daily passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Air transport

Turkish Airlines and Airlink sign codeshare agreement

14 July 2025

Turkish Airlines has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence in Africa.

Events

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to headline Aviation India summit 2025

11 July 2025

Times Aerospace Events (MESA) has announced that Pieter Elbers, the CEO of India’s pace- setting carrier IndiGo, will be a headline speaker at the 2nd…

Air transport

AFRAA: Africa's aviation industry remains resilient

11 July 2025

A report by AFRAA has revealed Africa's aviation industry remains resilient, with sustained growth in passenger traffic and enhanced operational…

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines begins passenger service to Hanoi

11 July 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced its new four-times-weekly passenger service to Hanoi in Vietnam.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates expands its Premium Economy offering on services to Male and

10 July 2025

Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Dubai and Malé.

Air transport

Enugu State in Nigeria launches its new airline Enugu Air

08 July 2025

Nigeria’s Enugu State launched its own airline Enugu Air on July 7 from Akanu Ibiam International Airport.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates search data reveals top 2025 summer getaways

08 July 2025

Emirates’ latest analysis of global booking data and search patterns reveals the top 25 travel destinations in July and August - with Vietnam sitting…

Route planning and tourism

TAAG Angola Airlines to connect Luanda to Nairobi

08 July 2025

TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a new Luanda–Nairobi route which will commence September 1, 2025.

Technology

FlySafair launches Lindi - a cutting-edge AI interface

04 July 2025

FlySafair, South Africa’s leading low-cost airline, has launched Lindi, a cutting-edge AI interface that can help customers with their bookings.

ATM and regulatory

AFRAA describes member airlines’ tax concerns

04 July 2025

The scale of the problem facing African airlines in coping with high taxes and charges levied by governments and airports is laid out in a report from…