1+ week, 6+ day ago  (287+ words) Namibia is moving toward the relaunch of a national airline, five years after the collapse of its former flag carrier, in what is shaping up to be one of the most deliberate resets in African aviation. The government is advancing…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (329+ words) Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its African network, unveiling a series of new routes that will deepen its presence across the continent and strengthen connectivity through its Abu Dhabi hub. The airline's latest expansion includes new direct…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (161+ words) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: (5 jet and 2 turboprop) Key insights from the report include: "Airport infrastructure and runway environments play a critical role…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (440+ words) The proposed acquisition follows a long-standing shareholder exit process at Fly Safair that has been under consideration for several years. Harith said the investment reflects strong confidence in Fly Safair's operating model, management team, and long-term growth prospects, and aligns…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (588+ words) South African Airways (SAA) has recorded another milestone in its long and closely watched recovery, posting a R155 million net profit at group level for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, while the airline itself reported a R30 million profit over the same…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (199+ words) ACC Aviation, a major provider of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), Charter and Consulting services, has released a Charter Trends Report for 2026. "Our experts have closely analysed new regulatory mandates, regional specificities, and shifting customer behaviour, and identified their impact…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (394+ words) Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) achieved a historic milestone in 2025, handling more than 11 million passengers for the first time and underscoring the Western Cape's accelerating appeal as a global tourism and business destination. According to official data released by Airports…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (322+ words) In an industry where minutes matter and reliability often defines passenger loyalty, South Africa's low-cost carrier Fly Safair has emerged as a standout performer. The airline has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa, recording…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (331+ words) The start of a new year is meant to bring clarity, to invite reflection and sharpen our sense of direction. As the calendar turns, I find myself wondering whether Africa's aviation landscape will finally shift in any meaningful way, whether…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (221+ words) This colossal undertaking directly addresses the mounting capacity strain on Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport, the current home of the continent's most successful carrier, Ethiopian Airlines. While Bole's ongoing expansion will lift its capacity to 25 million passengers, Ethiopian aviation's explosive…...