Introduction. Kenya Airports Authority hosted the 4th edition of the Aviation Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) Gala Night on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Eka Hotel in Nairobi. The prestigious event brought together over 350 industry stakeholders to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in aviation and related sectors. Established in 2018,

Introduction. Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways specializing in Future Aviation Technologies, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), hosted the inaugural Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium from March 18–19, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This premier event aimed to unlock the transformative potential of Advanced Air Mobility and explore its diverse

Introduction. The BARSA Aviation Summit 2025 took place from March 13 to 14 at the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Organized by the BARSA (Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa), the summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers to discuss key challenges, policy

Introduction. The African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC, in collaboration with the EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency, successfully hosted the “Introduction to Competition Regulation for African Aviation Experts” training. This initiative brought together aviation professionals from 25 Member States, including representatives from Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs), National Competition Authorities,

Introduction. The Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and La Réunion were on high alert Thursday as Cyclone Garance, an intense tropical storm, posed a direct threat to the popular tourist destinations. Mauritius closed its main airport on Wednesday, followed by La Réunion on Thursday, as authorities braced for severe weather.

Introduction. The Republic of Malawi has officially signed the Solemn Commitment to join the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a flagship initiative under the African Union’s Agenda 2063 aimed at creating a unified air transport market across Africa. The signing took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the sidelines

Introduction. Libya has officially signed its accession to the African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC Constitution (2009) and its amendment to Article 10/4 during the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa (Feb 14–16). This step enhances technical cooperation and support between Libya, African nations, and AFCAC. With Libya’s accession, only

Introduction. The 8th meeting of the Joint Prioritized Action Plan (JPAP) for SAATM Implementation was held at the African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC Headquarters, in Dakar, Senegal from February 3–4, 2025. This pivotal gathering united key stakeholders to review progress on the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), evaluate activities

Introduction. Kenya Airways (KQ) has successfully regained its EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency Part 145 certification, three years after voluntarily surrendering the approval. This milestone reaffirms KQ’s capability to maintain and repair foreign aircraft, enhancing its appeal to international airlines seeking high-quality maintenance services in Kenya. The certification