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The African aviation market is experiencing renewed network development, with airlines launching routes, restoring suspended services and increasing capacity across domestic, regional and international markets. Pegasus Airlines has inaugurated LIBYA–TURKEY flights, while Royal Airways has expanded its CENTRAL AFRICAN network with a new CAMEROON–CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC connection. TAAG Angola Airlines has upgraded its ANGOLA–CHINA service to the Boeing 777-300ER, and Airlink will introduce a Cape Town–Lanseria route in December. Ethiopian Airlines plans to resume ETHIOPIA’s Mekelle services and increase frequencies across EAST AFRICA and the INDIAN OCEAN. Meanwhile, Aegean Airlines is considering LIBYA services, while SIERRA LEONE seeks direct air links with RUSSIA through Aeroflot.

Africa’s aviation sector is witnessing significant fleet restructuring, expansion and asset rationalisation. Mauritania Airlines International and Tunisair are preparing to dispose of selected aircraft and equipment, while RwandAir plans to transfer two CRJ900s to Kush Air. TAAG Angola Airlines is restoring a stored Boeing 737-700QC, and Heli Malongo Airways expects its first CRJ900. Meanwhile, Air Sénégal has introduced a chartered Airbus A330-300 on its Paris route, and MAF Madagascar has added a third Cessna 182. CVsky Airways is doubling its fleet, while Crown Airlines has purchased an A320-200, strengthening regional connectivity and operational capacity.

African aviation partnerships are advancing connectivity, technology, training and industrial development. EGYPT and CAMEROON signed an MoU covering a proposed Cairo–Yaoundé air link and technical cooperation, while CANADA and CÔTE D’IVOIRE expanded their air transport agreement to increase passenger and cargo opportunities. UNHCR and ASKY launched a three-year initiative supporting refugee skills development and employment across six African countries. EgyptAir partnered with Lufthansa Systems to modernise crew management, while CPaT Global secured a training contract with GHANA’s PassionAir. Etihad Airways and Ibom Air agreed to expand connections, and MOROCCO signed aerospace agreements supporting research, manufacturing and defence technologies.

African aviation regulatory developments include efforts by the East African Legislative Assembly to reduce regional airfares and liberalise EAST AFRICAN airspace ahead of the 2027 AFCON tournament. UGANDA has removed the yellow fever vaccination certificate from its mandatory entry requirements, although vaccination remains relevant for public-health protection. Zambia Airways is pursuing traffic rights for a potential route to Lubumbashi in the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, subject to bilateral air service agreements. Meanwhile, LIBERIA is advancing aerodrome certification at Roberts International Airport through corrective measures addressing identified compliance gaps, alongside infrastructure upgrades and plans to attract private investment through a potential airport concession.