Kenya Airways Launches First Locally Sourced SAF-Powered Flight
Kenya Airways (KQ) has achieved a defining new step for African aviation after operating the first flight on the continent powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced locally in Kenya. The historic showcase flight, KQ784, departed Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at 17:45 and landed at Cape Town International Airport
Drone University Secures Approval for Drone Maintenance Training in Zimbabwe
Drone University has been awarded the prestigious Remote Maintenance Training Approved Training Organisation (RMT ATO) certification by the Civil Aviation Authority o
Air Mauritius Seeks Consultant to Redefine Fleet Strategy
Airport Holdings Limited (AHL) and its flagship subsidiary, Air Mauritius Limited (MK), have issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting qualified service providers to submit bids for consultancy services related to the airline’s future fleet plan. Th
Air Ghana to Double Its Boeing 737-400F Fleet
Air Ghana is strengthening its operational capacity with the upcoming addition of a Boeing 737-400F, marking another
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways Expand Partnership with New Codeshare Covering 19 Destinations
On October 20, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways officially launched a new codeshare agreement, significantly enhancing connectivity between Africa, the Middle East
Tunisair Express Wet-Leases Dash 8-400 to Keep EU Flights Afloat
A setback turned into a lesson in adaptability for Tunisair Express
Mauritania Airlines Selects StandardAero for Boeing 737NG and MAX 8 Engine Maintenance
Mauritania Airlines, the national flag carrier of Mauritania, has selected StandardAero, a leading independent provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for the CFM International CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B turbofan engines. These engines power the airline’s fleet of Boe
Air Sénégal Expands Activities with New Subsidiaries
Air Sénégal has officially launched a new holding structure known as the Groupe de Sociétés d’Aviation Diversifié (Diversified Aviation Group), marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing restructuring and modernization efforts. According to local media sources, the announcement was made on October 17, 2025, an