Niger Airlines Resumes Ops After Yearlong Pause
Niger Airlines has announced the resumption of its commercial operations effective October 29, 2025
Former Tunisair CEO Khaled Chelly Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis First Instance Court sentenced Khaled Chelly, former President-Director General of Tunisia’s national airline Tunisair, to three years in prison on October 25, 2025. The verdict, tied to a high-profile investigation into fraudulent hiring practices, comes on the heel
Armindo Sousa Appointed Chairman of Cabo Verde Airlines
The state-owned carrier, Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV), operating as Cabo Verde Airlines, has appointed Armindo Sousa as its new President of the Board of Directors, succeeding Pedro Barros. The decision was made during the airline’s General Assembly held on Tuesday, October 21, in the City of Praia.
Air Mauritius Chairman Kishore Beegoo Resigns Amid Political Pressure
Air Mauritius Chairman Kishore Beegoo has stepped down from his position, citing political interference as the reason for his resignation. The announcement was made on October 23 during a board meeting and subsequent press conference held at the airline’s headquarters in Port Louis.
Air Botswana Confirms Departure of GM Naomi Rasebotsa
Air Botswana has officially confirmed that its General Manager, Ms. Leungo Rasebotsa, and Senior Manager for Legal Services and Board Secretary, Ms. Moyombuya Ngubula, are no longer with the airline, effective October 21, 2025.
Airlink to Launch Zanzibar in June 2026, its second destination in Tanzania
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier regional airline, announced on October 24, 2025, plans to launch a new route connecting Johannesburg and Zanzibar, Tanzania, in June 03, 2026. The move marks a significant expansion of Airlink’s East African network, complementing its existing services to Dar es Salaam.
Dakar Plans USD 117 Million Budget for Two New Air Senegal Aircraft in 2026
The Senegalese government has allocated 66 billion CFA francs (approximately USD 117 million) in its 2026 Finance Bill for the purchase of two new aircraft for Air Sénégal. The investment underscores the country’s ambition to reinforce control over its air transport sector and advance its goal of aviation sovereignty. This bill, published by
Turkish Airlines Set to Begin Flights to Monrovia as It Expands African Network
Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s leading carriers, is set to expand its African footprint with plans to resume flight operations to Liberia’s Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Monrovia. A high-level delegation from the airline conducted a two-day technical assessment at RIA as announced on October 22, 2025.
Kenya Airways Launches First Locally Sourced SAF-Powered Flight
Kenya Airways (KQ) has achieved a defining new step for African aviation after operating the first flight on the continent powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced locally in Kenya. The historic showcase flight, KQ784, departed Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at 17:45 and landed at Cape Town International Airport