Dangote Refinery Starts Jet Fuel Deliveries to Ethiopian Airlines
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun direct deliveries of Jet A-1 aviation fuel to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East tighten global supplies and drive up prices.
EgyptAir Takes Delivery of Two First Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft, Third A350-900
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its two first Boeing 737-8 MAX narrowbody, registered SU-GGM (MSN 68135) and SU-GGN (MSN 68136), marking the type’s entry into service in Egypt as part of the national carrier’s narrowbody fleet modernisation. EgyptAir has also received its third A350-900 out of the 16 ordered from Airbus.
Spanish’s Plus Ultra to Deploy Airbus A330 for Tunisair under ACMI Deal
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas has signed an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) agreement with Tunisia’s national airline Tunisair to support operations on key medium and long-haul routes from Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN), Spanish carrier announced on Monday April 27
Who Is FlyBeena, Egypt’s Newest Airline Preparing for a 2H2026 Launch?
Egyptian airline startup FlyBeena is preparing to launch operations in the second half of 2026, aiming to position itself in the tourism segment by connecting the country’s main leisure destinations with regional and
Left Without Its Bankrupt Partner, Air Sierra Leone Suspends All Operations
Air Sierra Leone has announced the temporary suspension of all its commercial flights following the cessation of operations of its air
Air Congo to Take Delivery of Two ATR 72-600s as Brussels Route Launch Nears
Air Congo is preparing to take delivery of its two new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, already delivered to its technical partner Ethiopian Airlines. The young Congolese state-owned airline is also preparing to launch its first long-haul route to Brussels.
Dakar Brings in New Experts to Reset Troubled Air Sénégal Turnaround
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko installed on April 27 a new ad hoc committee tas
Ghana Launches Formal Investor Search for New National Airline
Ghana's government has launched on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, a formal process to attract strategic investors for a new national airline, aiming to establish a commercially viable fla
Namibia Tells Airlines to Slash Domestic Airfares or Face Regulation
Namibia’s government has given airlines operating in the country six months to significantly reduce domestic airfares or risk direct regulatory intervention, including possible price controls, the minister of works and transport said on April 22, 2026.
Nouvelair Expands Fleet with Three Airbus A320
Tunisian private carrier Nouvelair has bolstered its medium-haul capacity with the arrival of three Airbus A320 aircraft at Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport.