Abelo Renews Commitment to Madagascar Airlines With Two ATR Lease Extensions
On June 23, Madagascar Airlines confirmed the extension of two ATR72 lease agreements with Irish lessor Abelo—securing aircraft 5R-MJF (ATR 72-500, 22 years old, MSN 698) until January 2028 and 5R-EJB (ATR 72-600, 10 years old, MSN 1248) until November 2029.
Kenya Airways Eyes Direct Flights Between Nairobi and Beijing Daxing in 2026
Kenya Airways is set to expand its global network with the launch of direct flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in 2026. This would be the airline’s first non-stop service between the Kenyan and Chinese capitals, underscoring its strategic focus on tapping into the
EgyptAir’s Long-Stored E170s Find New Life in the Caribbean
After years in storage, EgyptAir’s retired Embraer 170 aircraft have finally found a new operator. On June 24, 2025, the first unit (MSN 1700
Royal Air Maroc Launches First Direct Casablanca Route from London Stansted
Royal Air Maroc has inaugurated its first-ever direct service between London Stansted Airport and Casablanca, Morocco, with the inaugural flight taking off on June 24, 2025. The route operates three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays—using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Mauritania Airlines Adds a Wet-Leased A320
Facing an ongoing aircraft availability crisis, Mauritania Airlines
Kenya’s Jambojet Resumes Deliveries with Dash 8-Q400 from Abu Dhabi Aviation
After a two-year hiatus in aircraft acquisitions, Kenya’s low-cost carrier Jambojet
Nigeria’s Aero Contractors Reactivates In-House Fleet After Long Grounding
Aero Contractors has resumed operations with its own aircraft, marking a strategic step in the airline’s fleet revitalization.On Saturday, June 22, 2025
Turkish Airlines Resumes Direct Cargo Flights to Tripoli After 10-Year Hiatus
On June 13, 2025, Turkish Airlines officially launched direct cargo operations to Libya with the arrival of its inaugural flight at Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport (MJI). The aircraft, originating from Istanbul, was welcomed in a formal ceremony attended by several senior officials, including Yasmin Atqa, Director of Cargo Operations for
Ibom Air Soars to Profitability in 2024, Announces New Leadership
Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State Government-owned airline, has marked a turnaround in its financial performance for the 2024 fiscal year, reporting a net profit of N6.8 billion ($4.41 million). This achievement stands in stark contrast to the N8.7 billion ($5.64 million) l