Air Botswana Relaunches Sale of ATR 42-500 Aircraft in Latest Tender
Air Botswana has once again put its ATR 42-500 aircraft, registered as A2-ABN (MSN 507), up for sale, along with its associated inventories, under a public tender process governed by Botswana’s Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act. The airline issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on March 31, 2025, inviting bids from domestic and intern
EgyptAir Adds ex-Oman Air 737-800
EgyptAir continues to expand its fleet. The Egyptian national carrier recently took delivery of a Boeing 737-800, according to NewsAero research. The aircraft, registered as SU-GGB (MSN 44422), arrived in Cairo on Saturday, March 29,
Air Djibouti Plans to Acquire Two Airbus A320s
Air Djibouti, the national airline of the Republic of Djibouti, is set to expand its operations with the potential acquisition of two Airbus A320 aircraft, a move aimed at strengthening its regional presence and supporting the country’s ambition to become a key aviation and logistics hub in the Horn of Africa.
LAM Mozambique Axes Cape Town Service Amid Business Restructuring
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), Mozambique’s national carrier, has announced the suspension of its direct flights between Maputo and Cape Town, South Africa, effective April 8, 2025. The move is part of a broader business restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations and improving financial sustainability in response to evolv
Nigeria's Green Africa Welcomes First Owned ATR 72 Plane to Restart Flights Amid Leasing Dispute
Green Africa Airways has taken delivery of its first owned aircraft, an ATR 72-500, registered as 5N-GAB. The plane touched down in Lagos on April 1, 2025, markin
Air Côte d’Ivoire Grows Fleet with Acquisition of Ex-Air Namibia A319
Air Côte d’Ivoire continues to bolster its operational capabilities. The national airline has recently acquired a new Airbus A319, which
Gabon’s Nationale Régionale Transport Secures AOC
The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of Gabon has on March 28, 2025, officially awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Nationale Régionale Trans
Goma International Airport Undergoing Demining as Key Step Toward Reopening
Goma International Airport, a crucial gateway in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is undergoing an extensive demining operation led by the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and the M23 rebel group. Launched in late March 2025, the
South Africa’s CemAir Adds New CRJ700 Capacity
CemAir, a South African regional airline, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Bombardier CRJ700. The aircraft arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday, 31 March 2025 after a multi-stop journey from Kathma
Air Sénégal Charters Airbus A340-300 to Support Dakar-Paris Service
Since Sunday, March 30, 2025, Air Sénégal has deployed an Airbus A340-300 on its Dakar-Paris route. The aircraft, registered as DAUSC (MSN 646), has been leased from Universal Sky Carrier (USC), according to NewsAero research.