Air Botswana: Fleet Optimization and Financial Discipline at the Heart of the Recovery Plan
Air Botswana has embarked on a new path toward revitalization under the leadership of its newly appointed board, chaired by seasoned aviation executive Dane Kondić. The announcement of the new board on June 27, 2025, marks a pivotal effort to address long-standing financial and operational issues plaguing the national carrier, according to the B
Kenya’s Freedom Airline Adds Vintage EMB120
Freedom Airline has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Embraer EMB120, which landed at Nairobi’s Wilson International Airport on July 3, 2025, after a ferry flight from Bangor, USA. The aircraft was officially received this week by the airline’s chairman, Abdulkadir Ali.
Royal Air Maroc in Advanced Talks with Embraer for E-Jet E2 Order
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is engaged in advanced discussions with Embraer for a potential strategic order of E-Jet E2 aircraft, according to inform
Ethiopian Airlines Seeks A350s, B787s to Launch Australia Service
Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to write a new chapter in its global expansion. The national carrier of Ethiopia, already present on five continents, is now aiming to launch flights to Australia—marking a first in African aviation history. How
Air Sénégal and Royal Air Maroc Expand Codeshare Partnership with more destinations added
On July 8, 2025, Air Sénégal, the national carrier of Senegal, and Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s flagship airline, announced a significant expansion of their strategic codeshare agreement. Effective July 21, 2025, the enhanced partnership will enable Air Sénégal to market flights to Montreal (Canada), Milan (Italy), B
LAM Settles IATA Debt and Begins Its Recovery
Mozambique’s national carrier, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), has cleared its outstanding debt with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a significant development that could mark a turning point in the airline’s troubled recent history. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 2, by the Institute for the Management of St
Syrian Airlines to Resume Direct Flights to Libya
The Director General of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Ashhad Al-Sulaibi, announced on Sunday, July 6, 2025, that Syrian Airlines is set to resume direct air links between Syria and Libya for the first time in over a decade.
Royal Air Maroc to Return to N’Djamena, Zurich, and Munich, and Launch Service to Sal Island
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has unveiled plans to launch four new direct international routes from its Casablanca hub, expanding its global footprint. Beginning between September and October 2025, RAM will start nonstop flights from Mohammed V International Airport to Munich (Germany), Zurich (Switzerland), N’Djamena (Chad), and Sal Island (Cape Verd
Tanzania’s Miracle Air Expands Fleet with Second Brand-New Cessna Grand Caravan
Tanzania’s premium charter airline Miracle Air, headquart
South Africa’s Solenta Aviation Secures AOC to Relaunch Fastjet Mozambique
Mozambique’s Civil Aviation Institute (IACM) has granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Solenta Aviation, paving the way for the relaunch of Fastjet Mozambique’s operations, which were suspended back in October 2019. The South African aviation group announced the development on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in a statement cited by the Mozamb