Africa

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…

Route planning and tourism

Kenya Airways commences services to London Gatwick Airport

03 July 2025

Kenya Airways landed into London's Gatwick Airport from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on July 2.

Technology

IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment helps Kenya Airways elevate safety

03 July 2025

Kenya Airways is the first airline to have used IATA’s new Aviation Safety Culture Survey (I-ASC) Light.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines launches services to Porto

03 July 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially launched a new passenger service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal.

People

Boeing names Stephen Parker as CEO of Defence, Space & Security

03 July 2025

Boeing has appointed Stephen Parker as president and chief executive officer of its Defence, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective…

Events

ACMI in Africa: Insights from Chapman Freeborn IMEA President

02 July 2025

Aviation leaders gathered in Zanzibar in June for the AviaDev Africa 2025 conference to address the continent's mounting challenges and opportunities.…

Air transport

UAS assisted a total of 133,028 Hajj pilgrims in 2025

01 July 2025

Aviation solutions provider, UAS has successfully executed its extensive support services for Hajj 2025.

Air transport

Ethiopian expands cargo network in Asia

01 July 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo flight service between Addis Ababa and Urumqi, China.

Air transport

May air cargo demand up 2.2% despite trade disruptions

30 June 2025

IATA has released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing air cargo demand is up 2.2%.

Sustainability

IATA releases SAF Matchmaker to connect airlines and SAF suppliers

27 June 2025

IATA has released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by…

Airports

ACSA rolls out infrastructure maintenance and expansion across its airports

25 June 2025

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is implementing a comprehensive infrastructure maintenance and capital expansion programme across all nine of its…

Air transport

Madagascar Airlines extends lease for two ATR aircraft

24 June 2025

Madagascar Airlines has signed for two lease extension agreements with aircraft leasing company ABELO, for its ATR72 aircraft.

Air transport

Air Peace receives its first Embraer 190 aircraft

24 June 2025

Air Peace has officially added its first Embraer 190 to its fleet.

People

Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority DG joins AFCAC

23 June 2025

Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Director General Getachew Mengistie has resigned from his post to join the African Civil Aviation Commission…

Aircraft interiors

Acro Aircraft Seating to supply FlySafair with its Series 9 seats

19 June 2025

Acro Aircraft Seating has been selected to supply FlySafair with multiple shipsets of its Series 9 Fixed Back seats. 

Air transport

Madagascar Airlines and Air Austral sign codeshare agreement

19 June 2025

Madagascar Airlines and Air Austral have entered a codeshare agreement and a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA), marking a decisive step in the revival…

Air transport

Air Peace to commence services between Abuja and London Heathrow

19 June 2025

Nigerian carrier Air Peace has been given the green light to commence direct flights between Abuja and London Heathrow from 26 October 2025.

Air transport

Boeing's aim to support the aviation sector in Angola

18 June 2025

Boeing and the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola  signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation during the Paris Airshow.

Air transport

Paris Airshow: Airlink moves into E195-E2s with Azorra lease deal

18 June 2025

South African carrier Airlink, the largest Embraer operator in Africa, is to take delivery of 10 Embraer E195-E2s from lessor Azorra.

Maintenance

ATR, Pratt & Whitney Canada work targets new turboprop in 2035

18 June 2025

More details are emerging at the Paris Air Show on how airframer ATR and engine-maker Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) plan to improve on the ATR…

Events

RwandAir wins Best Regional Airline in Africa at the World Airline Awards

17 June 2025

RwandAir has received a top award as the Best Regional Airline in Africa at the 2025 World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show.

Air transport

Paris Airshow: Ethiopian Airlines orders two Twin Otter 300-G aircraft

17 June 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for two Twin Otter 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft Canada.

Business and finance

Mango Airlines remains a subsidiary of South African Airways

17 June 2025

South African Airways (SAA) has clarified in statement that Mango Airlines (SOC), that was placed in business rescue in August 2021, remains a…

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines launches services to Hyderabad

17 June 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has added thrice-weekly flights to Hyderabad, India, to its route network.

Technology

Corsair selects Thales’ flight optimisation solution FlytOptim

16 June 2025

Airline company Corsair has selected Thales’ flight optimisation solution, FlytOptim, across all of its flights, which serve Africa, the West Indies,…

Defence

Zambia hosts 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium

16 June 2025

The 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium (AACS), co-hosted by the Zambia Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa, took place in Lusaka,…

Air transport

Boeing 20-year forecast shows demand for nearly 44,000 new aircraft

16 June 2025

Boeing has said global fleet will reach approximately 50,000 commercial aircraft by 2044.

People

Ethiopian Airlines’ Group CEO Honoured with AviaDev Award

16 June 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew, has been honoured with the prestigious Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding…

Air transport

Easy leasy?

13 June 2025

The Nigerian government’s decision to sign up to the international agreement that governs the aircraft leasing market may make it easier for the…

Technology

Air Seychelles implements new network planning and optimisation platform

13 June 2025

Air Seychelles has signed a long-term contract with AIRPM to implement AIRPMx, a cutting-edge network planning and optimisation platform developed…

Technology

Thales report predicts increase in cyberthreats in the aviation sector

13 June 2025

Thales' latest report on cyberthreats in the aviation sector warns of a spectacular rise in cyberattacks, which have increased by 600% in the space of…

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce launches two Durability Enhancement Packages

12 June 2025

Rolls-Royce has launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages, that will more than double the duration Trent 1000 engines remain in…

Defence

Morocco F-35s deal could agitate neighbours

11 June 2025

If all the speculation in early February is to be believed, Morocco could soon become the first Arab and African nation to acquire the Lockheed Martin…

Air transport

KAHL and Lift Cargo to improve efficiencies in cool chain management

11 June 2025

Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited (KAHL) has entered a partnership with Lift Cargo Limited, a prominent home-grown company in the perishables supply…

Air transport

Qatar Airways to display special liveried 777-300ER during Paris Air Show

10 June 2025

Boeing said it will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

General aviation

JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft

09 June 2025

JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight…

Air transport

Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines activate codeshare agreement

09 June 2025

Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines have activated their codeshare agreement, strengthening connectivity between Africa and Asia, Australia, and the Middle…

Air transport

Corsair consolidation underpins growth plan

09 June 2025

Corsair has unveiled its new development strategy and a positive financial performance in 2024. The airline is refocusing on its three pillars: the…