Dakar Air Cargo Launches Its Operations
Dakar Air Cargo (DAC) has officially launched operations, positioning itself as Senegal’s first dedicated cargo airline and a pioneering player in West Africa’s freight sector. The airline inaugurated its commercial service on August 22, 2025, with a flight between Dakar’s Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Sal Island (SID) in Ca
Air Côte d’Ivoire to Receive Its First A330neo on September 4
Air Côte d’Ivoire is about to reach a major milestone in the expansion of its long-haul fleet. The Ivorian national carrier will take delivery of its
Madagascar Airlines Extends CEO Thierry de Bailleul’s Tenure
Madagascar Airlines has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Thierry de Bailleul, will remain at the helm beyond the initial end of his mandate on July 31, 2025. The decision, announced on August 27, follows consultations with the Malagasy government and the airline’s Board of Directors. It ensures continuity in leadership as the carrier
Sudan’s Tarco Aviation Expands Fleet with New Boeing 737-800
Tarco Aviation continues to grow its fleet with the addition of a new Boeing 737-800. The aircraft (MSN 35070), 18 years old, arrived in Port Sudan on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from Amman, Jordan.
Eq Guinea Jails Former Ceiba Deputy CEO, President’s Son, for 6 Years in Aircraft Sale Scandal
Ruslán Obiang Nsue, son of Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has been sentenced to six years in prison for the illegal sale of Ceiba Intercontinental’s ATR72-500 aircraft. The Equatoguinean national carrier. However, the execution of the sentence may be waived if the son of Equatorial Guinea’s President, Teodoro
Air Peace to Commence Construction of Lagos MRO Facility After Years of Planning
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, is set to break ground on a long-planned Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Lagos. The project, slated for fo
Kenya Airways Reports USD 93.6 million Loss in H1 2025
Kenya Airways (KQ), the national carrier of Kenya, has reported a sharp financial downturn for the first half of 2025, posting a net loss after tax of KSh 12.15 billion (USD 93.6 million). This represents a major reversal from the same period in 2024, when the airline recorded a net profit of KSh 513 million (USD 3.95 million). The results, anno
Air Algérie Makes Guangzhou Its Second Gateway Into China Market
Air Algérie is set to expand its international network with the launch of new routes to Guangzhou. According to Aeroroutes’ schedule update observed on August 22, 2025, the airline will inaugurate direct flights from Algiers to Guangzhou, beginning October 27, marking its second destination in China after Beijing.&nbs
Blocked Revenues: Airlink threatens to suspend ticket sales in Mozambique
South African regional airline Airlink has expressed serious concern over mounting blocked funds in Mozambique, warning that the situation is threatening the sustainability of its operations in the country.
RwandAir Receives New Boeing 737-800, Aims for 29 Aircraft by 2029
RwandAir received a Boeing 737-800 ex-Malaysia Airlines (MSN 40149) on Tuesday, 26 August 2025. The aircraft, coming from Kuala Lumpur, is expected to arrive in Kigali in the evening.