Cabo Verde Airlines Secures ETOPS Certification, Paving Way for Transatlantic Relaunch
Cabo Verde Airlines has reached a major milestone in its recovery and network expansion plans after receiving ETOPS 120 Minutes Certification from the Civil Aviation Agency. The approval, announced by the airline on December 12, 2025, authorizes the national carrier to operate transatlantic flights using its twin-engine aircraft, strengthening i
South Africa : LIFT Airlines Targets Mauritius as First International Route
Lift Airlines, the Cape Town–based South African low-cost carrier founded in 2020, is gearing up for its first international expansion. Media reports from December 9, 2025 indicate that the airline has applied to South Africa’s International Air Services Council (IASC) for permission to launch three weekly flights between Durban’s King Shak
Air Mauritius Posts $23 Million Profit for First Half of FY 2025/26
Air Mauritius has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of its 2025/26 financial year, achieving a net profit of MUR 1.1 billion (approximately $23.1 million) for the period spanning April to September 2025. The unaudited results were approved by the airline’s Board of Dir
Kenya's EnComm Aviation Demands $250 Million from BAE Systems After ATP Type Certificate Revocation
In a statement released this Monday, December 8, 2025, EnComm Aviation announced it is claiming $250 million in damages from BAE Systems for “negligence and misrepresentation,” after the British arms manufacturer asked the UK Civil Aviation Authority to revoke the type certificate for the Advanced Turbo-Prop (ATP), a
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Saudi Network with Jizan Route
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed plans to launch a new passenger service to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, starting February 1, 2026, further strengthening its footprint in one of its fastest-growing regional markets. The addition of Jizan—located on Saudi Arabia’s southwest coast—brings the carrier’s destinations in the Kingdom to five,
IATA renews warning on blocked airline funds as Algeria now leads African blacklist, BEAC under scrutiny
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed its warning over the scale of airline revenues blocked by governments, a problem it says continues to undermine the viability of air transport across
IATA raises alarm over carry-on baggage during aircraft emergency exits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned on Tuesday that passengers attempting to retrieve carry-on luggage during aircraft em
IATA Flags Growing Risks as Governments Raise Aviation Taxes and Diverge on Policy
The global airline industry warned on Tuesday that the increasing fragmentation of international aviation tax governance, combined with rising passenger taxes, could undermine global connectivity and slow long-ter
TAAG Adds Fourth Airbus A220-300, Advancing Regional Fleet Overhaul
TAAG Angola Airlines is taking delivery this week of its fourth Airbus A220-300, expected to arrive in the Angolan capital after a ferry flight from Montreal with a technical stop in Faro. The aircraft departed Canada on 8 December.
African airlines expected to generate $0.2 bln in 2026, far below record global performance
African airlines are projected to post a net profit of about $0.2 billion