Ethiopian Aviation Veteran Girma Wake Named Acting CEO of Uganda Airlines
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has directed the appointment of veteran airline executive Girma Wake as acting chief executive officer of Uganda Airlines, according to a letter from State House and statements posted on official government social media accounts.
Benin Grants Operating Licence To Amazone Airlines, Reviving National Carrier Ambitions
Benin has granted an operating licence to Amazone Airlines, a key step toward launching its new national carrier as the country seeks to strengthen regional and international connectivi
Praia Grants $35 Million State Guarantee To Cabo Verde Airlines
The government of Cabo Verde has authorized a state guarantee of 3.2 billion escudos ($34.3 million) to support a bond issuance by national carrier TACV - Transport
United Nigeria Airlines To Add First Two Boeing 737-800 By End-1Q26, Confirms Two A330s Secured For Long-Haul Debut
United Nigeria Airlines will take delivery of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft in March and has secured two Airbus A330-200 jets to launch long-haul services from summer 2026, the carr
Taag Angola Airlines Takes Delivery Of Fifth Airbus A220-300, Five More To Join Fleet In 2026
TAAG Angola Airlines said on Friday it had taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A220-300, advancing a fleet modernisation drive aimed at reshaping its regional operatio
Nairobi Seeks Up to $2 bln Strategic Investor for Kenya Airways
Kenya’s government plans to seek a strategic foreign investor for Kenya Airways (KQ.NR), targeting a capital injection of between $1.2 billion (Sh154.8 billion) and $2 billion (Sh258 billion) to stabilise the loss-making carrier and fund its long-term growth, the Treasury said on February 11, 2026.
United Nigeria Secures A330 Wet Lease from Air Anka for Long-Haul Launch
Turkish carrier Air Anka said it will deploy one Airbus A330 under a wet-lease agreement with United Nigeria Airlines beginning in July 2026.
South Africa’s Global Aviation Secures A320, FlySafair Takes One 737-800, Awaits Second
South Africa’s aviation sector is seeing fresh developments as Global Aviation prepares to induct an Airbus A320 into its fleet, while FlySafair strengthens its narrowbody operations
Ethiopian Airlines posts 14% rise in H1 2025/26 revenue to $4.4 billion
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, said on Tuesday