African Aviation Trails

African aviation infrastructure advanced through airport expansions and upgrades in Algeria, Cape Verde, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia, while Libya temporarily closed Al Kufra Airport for maintenance. Meanwhile, Tunisair faced mounting financial pressure, and new travel policy changes involving Comoros and Uganda reflected evolving regional aviation, diplomacy and connectivity priorities.

Regional air connectivity continued expanding as Royal Jordanian resumed Amman–Misrata flights, Royal Air Maroc launched Saint Petersburg–Casablanca services, Airlink sought approval to market European codeshare flights from Johannesburg, and Volotea expanded Marseille–Algeria operations, strengthening passenger connectivity, tourism, business travel and international network access across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

African aviation strengthened regional cooperation through new SAA–CemAir and Etihad–Tunisair codeshare agreements, Liberia introduced free airport staff transport, Algeria partnered with IOM on migrant accommodation, and Kenya expanded aerospace education through a China-linked training initiative, enhancing connectivity, workforce development, operational efficiency and broader regional aviation collaboration.

African aviation authorities advanced major policy reforms as South Sudan ordered the removal of abandoned aircraft from Juba International Airport, Egypt launched a sustainability-focused National Aviation Action Plan through 2028, and Liberia unveiled its 2025–2045 Civil Aviation Master Plan to modernise infrastructure, strengthen regulatory oversight and align with international aviation standards.

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African aviation infrastructure and digital transformation accelerated as Egypt digitised airport services, Ethiopian Airlines launched its mega-hub project, Guinea, Mauritius, Morocco, Somalia and Nigeria advanced airport developments, Libya localized heavy aircraft maintenance, while Lesotho’s airport renovation faced construction setbacks, highlighting both progress and implementation challenges across the continent.

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African and Middle Eastern aviation networks expanded through new routes by Royal Air Maroc Cargo, Kuwait Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Oman Air and Royal Air Maroc, while Air Côte d’Ivoire adjusted long-haul plans. Meanwhile, Saudia assumed Comoros Hajj charters, Air Mauritius delayed Heathrow’s return, and Somaliland suspended Air Djibouti flights.