Week 28 saw several notable aviation developments emerge in Africa. Two new airlines took to the skies after securing their Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), and Egyptair expanded its network with three new intra-African routes. ITA Airways added its second Sub-Saharan destination to its route map, and a key director general

Last week, IATA offered a positive profitability outlook for African carriers amidst new ministerial appointments in aviation. Ethiopian Airlines and Jambojet launched new routes, while a pioneering female pilot made history as West Africa’s first B737 MAX pilot. Dive deeper into these developments in our latest article on African aviation.

Week 26, marking the midpoint of 2024, wasn’t a major news week for African aviation. Despite a relatively slow week, an airline secured its Aircraft Operating Certificate, and another resumed intra-Africa flight operations after a 16-year hiatus. The highlight of the week was the Skytrax 2024 airline recognitions. Read on

In week 25, aviation professionals converged in Windhoek, Namibia, to foster and enhance air connectivity across the continent. New intra- and inter-continental routes were introduced. In Côte d’Ivoire, the aviation industry celebrated the emergence of the first black woman commercial pilot. Ethiopia received significant recognition with an award. These highlights,

In week 24, the aviation industry saw a flurry of activity with the unveiling of several new routes, a major airline celebrating 32 years of navigating African skies, a nation mourning a tragic crash, and the end of the RwandAir CEO’s tenure as IATA president. Explore the article below to

Week 23 was packed with a myriad of activities, with IATA painting an optimistic outlook on airline operations and Airbus ramping up its production capabilities by utilizing its facilities in an African country (discover which one below) with the goal of manufacturing 75 aircraft per month by 2026. Additionally, a

he previous week was marked by several positive developments.  Nigeria cleared a significant portion of airline blocked funds, injecting a financial boost into the industry.  Demand continued its ascent, with both passenger and cargo traffic experiencing an upward trend.  Pratt & Whitney made history by breaking ground for aircraft component

Week 21 in African aviation saw few announcements on new airline routes and fleet upgrades. However, positive news emerged from Kenya with the release of their 2023 economic survey. The document highlights a significant increase in post-pandemic travel, indicating a promising recovery for the African aviation sector. Ethiopia also made

In week 20, significant conferences took place: the Aviation Stakeholders Convention in Addis Ababa, the East Africa Aviation Transport Forum in Zanzibar, and the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. Additionally, the US-Nigeria Open Skies agreement is nearing reality, and Libya’s airspace ban is close to being lifted by the EU.