Congo Airways: Seven Months Grounded, No Fleet, USD 80m Debt — Staff Warning Intensifies
Congo Airways is facing a deepening financial and operational crisis. In a letter dated 30 October 2025 and addressed to the Minister of
Integration of Drones: Ghana Lays the Groundwork for a National U-Space Framework
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has opened a national stakeholder consultation to help shape the country’s future system for managing drone traffic. The initiative will feed into the development of a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for what is
Air Algérie and Qatar Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie have announced the launch of a new codeshare agreement, marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between North Africa, the Gulf, and Asia. The partnership, effective November 15, 2025, was unveiled on November 3.
South African Airways Returns to Gaborone
South African Airways (SAA) has officially inaugurated its new direct service between Johannesburg (JNB) and Gaborone (GBE), marking the flag carrier’s return to the Botswana route. The first flight, SA30, departed Johannesburg at 06:57 on November 4, 2025, and landed in Gaborone at 07:33, operated by an Airbus A320 with a capacity of 186 seats
India’s Akasa Air Targets Africa
India’s youngest airline, Akasa Air, is gearing up to spread its wings across East Africa, with plans to introduce direct flights to Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Cairo, and Mauritius as part of its next phase of international growth.
Ethiopian Airlines Adopts Safran’s Cassiopée Alpha Platform to Strengthen Flight Safety
Ethiopian Airlines has selected Cassiopée Alpha, Safran Electronics & Defense’s advanced flight data analysis platform, to enhance safety oversight and operational performance across its entire fleet of 147 aircraft. According to the press release on October 30, 2025, the rollout covers the airline’s Airbus A350
Air Algérie Expects First Four Airbus A330-900s by The End of The Year
On the sidelines of the launch of flights to N'Djamena (Chad) on October 21, 2025, Air Algérie's CEO, Hamza Benhamouda, provided an update on the delivery schedule for the eight A330-900s ordered by the Algerian national airline from Airbus.
Air Peace Receives Its First Boeing 737-700
Air Peace has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-700, marking another milestone in the ongoing modernization of the airline’s narrowbody fleet. The aircraft, , arrived at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) on November 1, 2025, following a ferry flight from Shannon, Ireland (SNN).
Brussels Becomes Air Sénégal’s Second European Gateway After Paris
Air Sénégal is reinforcing its European footprint with the launch of a new route between
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with Delivery of 21st A350-900
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier and one of Airbus's most prominent customers on the continent, has taken delivery of its 21st Airbus A350-900, further strengthening its position as a leading operator of the type in Africa.