RwandAir Ventures into Zanzibar Market
RwandAir is set to expand its regional network with the launch of flights to Zanzibar, Tanzania. Beginning November 30, 2025. The airline
LAM Mozambique Set to Extend Knighthood Global Deal
Knighthood Global has concluded its three-month contract with LAM Mozambique Airlines (Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique) and submitted its end-of-service report to the airline’s management and board. The consultancy confirmed on August 8, 2025, that shareholders are now working toward an extension of the agreement, which is expected to be finalize
South Africa’s Mango Airlines Edges Closer to Liquidation After Investor Withdrawal
Mango Airlines, South Africa’s grounded low-cost carrier and subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), is facing the prospect of final closure after its potential investor, Ubuntu Air, withdrew from the acquisition process on July 31, 2025.
Ethiopian Airlines’ Bank Account Still Blocked in Eritrea
On August 5, 2025, during the presentation of Ethiopian Airlines’ (ETH) 2024/2025 results, Mesfin Tasew, CEO of the Ethiopian national airline, revealed that its bank account has remained blocked in Eritrea for a year, despite ongoing legal proceedings.
Air Mauritius Grows Fleet with Additional ATR72-600
Air Mauritius is preparing to take delivery of a nine-year-old&nb
Uganda Airlines Weighs CRJ-900 Fleet Retirement
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, is considering retiring its fleet of four Bombardier CRJ-900 regional jets as it continues to face persistent challenges in sourcing spare parts.
Air Tanzania to Launch Lagos Flights in September
Air Tanzania will inaugurate direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos on September 19, 2025, marking the carrier’s first-ever destination in West Africa. The airline announced the launch through its official Facebook page on August 14, 2025.
EASA Bars Tunisair Express Fleet from EU Airspace
A major setback for Tunisair Express. The aircraft operated by the regional subsidiary of the Tunisair Group are no longer authorised to fly wi
Air Mauritius carried +400 000 passengers in Q1 2025/2026 (+0,8%)
Air Mauritius welcomed 403,127 passengers in the first quarter (April to June 2025) of the financial year 2025/2026, marking a 0.8% increase from 399,840 passengers in the same period of 2024, the airline announced on August 15, 2025.