Introduction.
Regional leaders, including representatives from COMESA, Kenya, and the European Union, have renewed a push for accelerated aviation safety reforms to strengthen air transport across Eastern and Southern Africa. At a two‑day meeting in Mombasa under the EU‑funded Support to Air Transport Sector Development (SATSD) programme, delegates stressed the need to boost compliance with international safety standards, improve regulatory frameworks, and enhance air navigation efficiency to support trade, tourism, and regional integration. The EU has pledged €8 million to the initiative, and stakeholders highlighted achievements such as support for Revised Abuja Safety Targets and Performance‑Based Navigation systems, while urging member states to implement harmonised reforms before the programme concludes in December 2026.
AOCs/ASLs/Regulations.
Fastjet Mozambique, under Solenta Aviation Mozambique, is set to resume operations in the second half of 2026, marking a strategic expansion in southern Africa. Scheduled services will be relaunched from Beira with an initial fleet of three 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 regional jets, following regulatory approval from the Mozambique Civil Aviation Authority in December 2025. Although specific routes are yet to be announced, the relaunch signals renewed momentum for Mozambique’s aviation sector, supporting regional connectivity, tourism growth, and economic development. Fastjet Limited, headquartered in Johannesburg, operates alongside its subsidiary Fastjet Zimbabwe, with Solenta Aviation Holdings as the majority shareholder.
Pyramids Airlines is progressing through regulatory approval with the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and aims to begin operations in 2026. CEO Sherif Sharaf has outlined an ambitious plan to rapidly scale the fleet, while operational groundwork is underway, including a ground-handling agreement with EgyptAir Ground Services. Commercially, Pyramids Airlines is targeting the leisure and charter market, engaging in strategic partnerships and ACMI opportunities, and will make its first public appearance at FITUR 2026 in Madrid. The airline is distinct from the defunct Pyramid Airlines (1977–2007) and the similarly named Microsoft Flight Simulator community entity, positioning itself as a pragmatic startup focused initially on revenue-generating charter operations before expanding to a broader scheduled network.
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