Air Côte d’Ivoire Secures Additional $76M Loan to Finalize A330neo Deal
Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured a 47.91 billion FCFA loan ( $76 million) from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
Ethiopian Cargo Takes Delivery of Final Boeing 777-200LR Freighter
Ethiopian Cargo has taken delivery of its 12th Boeing 777-200LR Freighter, marking a significant milestone for both the airline and the aircraft manufacturer. Registered as ET-BAC (MSN 68141), this aircraft is notable for being the final Boeing 777-200LRF ever produced—a symbolic end to a successful production run. The delivery was officially a
Air Algérie Removes French from Tickets,Adopts Arabic-English Only
Air Algérie has officially announced the upcoming removal of the French language from its flight tickets. From now on, tickets will only be issued in a bilingual format featuring Arabic and English, confirmed Abdelkader Salmi, Director of the General Affairs Division at the national carrier, during a recent interview wit
Nigeria Seeks to Reopen Air Routes to Italy
Nigeria is seeking to deepen economic ties with Italy by revitalizing its Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), aiming to expand direct air links and strengthen trade, investment, and overall cooperation between the two countries. The initiative was highlighted during the Nigeria-Italy Investment Summit 2025, held in Abuja on Wednesday, May 21-22
Emirates and Air Mauritius Renew Strategic Partnership to Boost Codeshare and Operational Synergies
Emirates and Air Mauritius have officially renewed their longstanding strategic partnership, reinforcing over two decades of cooperation. The renewed agreement, signed in Mauritiu
Benin to Launch Amazone Airlines, Its New National Carrier
On May 19, 2025, during an official visit to Doha, President Patrice Talon of Benin announced a major new project for the country’s aviation sector: the upcoming launch of a new national airline, tentatively named Amazone Airlines. The Beninese Presidency confirmed the news in an official statement.
Africa Union Aviation Bids Farewell to Its Sole MD-87
Africa Union Aviation has parted ways with its only McDonnell Douglas MD-87, marking the end of a short but symbolic chapter in the company’s fleet history. The aircraft de
Zambia Airways to Resume Direct Lusaka-Harare Flights from June 17
Zambia Airways has announced the resumption of its direct flights between Lusaka, Zambia, and Harare, Zimbabwe, effective June 17, 2025. This strategic move marks a significant step in the airline’s mission to strengthen regional connectivity and deepen economic and cultural ties within Southern Africa.
Global Aviation Places Airbus A320 on ACMI Lease with Smartwings
South African private carrier Global Aviation is expanding its footprint in the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insura
Kenya Airways Partners with IATA to Pilot Groundbreaking Sustainability Program
Kenya Airways has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to pilot the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing sustainable practices in the aviation industry. Launched during the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Nairobi from May 13-15, 2025, the ISP focuses on thr