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Accidents & Incidents Trails: Week 07, 2026
In this trail, safety remained at the forefront of African aviation as a Kenya Airways flight returned safely to Nairobi after poor weather prevented landing in Kigali, while a training flight operated by Excellentia Airline Academy ended in tragedy when a Sling 2 crashed during landing near Pretoria, South Africa, claiming the lives of both pilots onboard.
Route & Connectivity: Week 26, 2026
In this trail: EGYPT strengthened its air navigation capabilities through a strategic partnership between NANSC and Germany's DFS Aviation Services to modernise air traffic management and train controllers, while MOROCCO was selected to host the new Global Aviation Africa platform aimed at accelerating aviation investment and infrastructure development. Meanwhile, Fastjet expanded its international distribution through a commercial agreement with Spain's Euroairlines, giving the Zimbabwean carrier access to global booking systems and enhancing connectivity across Southern and Eastern Africa.
Accidents & Incidents Trails: Week 26, 2026
In this trail: Military and aerial operations in Africa were marked by two fatal aircraft accidents, with a Moroccan Civil Protection firefighting aircraft crashing during a wildfire mission near Rabat, killing the pilot, and an Africa Corps Sukhoi Su-24 reportedly being shot down during operations in northern Mali, with investigations ongoing.
Other aviation trails: Week 26, 2026
In this trail: Regional aviation cooperation gathered pace as Arab states advanced regulatory harmonisation at the ACAO General Assembly, ECOWAS accelerated SAATM and airfare reforms, Morocco expanded its aviation hub ambitions, African airlines earned major global awards, Libya and Egypt secured key ACAO leadership roles, while several legal, security, training and visa developments continued to reshape Africa's aviation landscape.
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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.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA): Q1 2026 Airport Capacity Analysis
In Q1 2026, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) recorded 2.36 million seats, averaging about 26,269 daily, reinforcing its role as a key East African hub. Capacity peaked in January before gradually declining into March due to factors such as the KAWU strike and Middle East geopolitical tensions, which disrupted some international routes.
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