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Route & Connectivity: Week 39, 2026
The route trail highlights expanding and restored connectivity across Africa and international markets. Jambojet resumed daily Nairobi–Entebbe services, strengthening the KENYA–UGANDA corridor, while Airlink launched a direct Cape Town–Mauritius service. Air Algérie is preparing to restore Algiers–Tripoli after nearly a decade, and Air Cairo is expanding links from Oslo to EGYPT, alongside planned Mombasa–Hurghada services and a proposed Cairo–Dakar route. EgyptAir operated special sports charters across Europe and the Middle East, while Jet2 strengthened THE GAMBIA–UNITED KINGDOM tourism connectivity. Meanwhile, Air Canada withdrew Montreal–Algiers, leaving Air Algérie as the sole nonstop operator.
Airline Fleet trails: Week 39, 2026
The fleet trail highlights significant additions and modernisation across AFRICA’s commercial, cargo and military aviation sectors. Royal Air Maroc received a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, while the Royal Moroccan Air Force added an Airbus C-295W tactical transport aircraft. ZAMBIA welcomed its first Boeing 737-400F freighter, strengthening regional cargo capacity through Stabo Air. Ethiopian Airlines committed to 10 Boeing 777 freighters, including eight 777-8Fs, reinforcing its long-term cargo expansion strategy. Meanwhile, EGYPT received its first Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook under a 12-aircraft US$426 million programme to modernise its heavy-lift military fleet.
Aviation Agreements Trails: Week 39, 2026
The partnership trail highlights expanding international cooperation in aviation regulation, infrastructure, technical services, financing and connectivity. GUYANA and UGANDA signed an MoU covering safety oversight, certification, training, airworthiness and regulatory capacity building, while NIGERIA and INDIA advanced cooperation on air connectivity, MRO and aviation skills development. EGYPT and ROMANIA explored technical and MRO collaboration between EgyptAir and TAROM. MOROCCO secured €270 million from the African Development Bank for airport modernisation, while SENEGAL advanced preparations for Blaise Diagne International Airport expansion. SEYCHELLES and TAJIKISTAN also strengthened tourism and connectivity through a reciprocal visa-waiver agreement.
Infrastructure & Finance Trails: Week 39, 2026
The infrastructure & finance trail highlights major investments in African aviation connectivity, transport infrastructure and airline financial sustainability. SENEGAL completed the 19-kilometre electrified Diamniadio–Blaise Diagne International Airport TER extension, strengthening airport accessibility ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. KENYA emerged as a potential gateway for PT Dirgantara Indonesia’s aircraft sales, maintenance and technical-training expansion into AFRICA. MOZAMBIQUE reduced state-owned enterprise debt, while LAM recorded the largest reduction. NIGERIA explored contrasting aviation-revenue strategies, alongside a ₦10.8 billion regional air-shuttle fund in the North-East. Meanwhile, MOZAMBIQUE established Fly Moz Investments to acquire and lease aircraft to Air Mozambique.
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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport H1 2026 Performance: How Africa's Premier Aviation Hub Continues to Redefine Continental Connectivity
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) recorded 11.83 million seats in H1 2026, ranking as Africa’s third busiest airport and top intra-African hub. Driven by Ethiopian Airlines—which held 93.4% of total capacity—the airport averaged over 65,000 daily seats, led internationally by Dubai and regionally by Johannesburg.
Morocco’s Leading Gateways: Q1 2026 Airline Capacity Analysis of Mohammed V International Airport (CMN/GMMN) and Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK/GMMX)
Morocco’s aviation landscape saw a notable shift in Q1 2026, with Marrakech Menara Airport overtaking Mohammed V International Airport as the country’s busiest airport by seat capacity, driven by strong European leisure demand and low-cost carrier expansion. While Casablanca maintained its role as a major intercontinental hub with significant intra-African connectivity, Marrakech emerged as a high-growth, tourism-focused gateway with rapidly increasing capacity and a predominantly Europe-oriented network. The analysis highlights contrasting trends—declining capacity in Casablanca versus steady growth in Marrakech—alongside differences in network structure, airline competition, and fleet deployment. Overall, the findings reflect a broader structural shift in Morocco’s aviation sector, where leisure-driven traffic is increasingly shaping capacity dynamics alongside traditional hub operations.
Entebbe International Airport (EBB/HUEN): Q1 2026 Airport Capacity Analysis
Entebbe International Airport recorded stable but mixed performance in Q1 2026, handling 733,810 seats and 541,454 passengers, with a load factor of 73.8%. While overall passenger traffic declined slightly compared to 2025, growth in transit and domestic segments signaled improving regional connectivity. Cargo volumes, however, dropped significantly, highlighting weaker trade activity despite increased aircraft movements. The airport’s network remained strongly linked to regional hubs such as Addis Ababa and Nairobi, with Ethiopian Airlines and Uganda Airlines leading capacity. Overall, the performance reflects a resilient but transitional phase, with growth opportunities in transit traffic and regional integration, alongside challenges in cargo and long-haul demand.
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