Ghana Sets Up Task Force to Launch New National Airline
In a decisive step toward reestablishing a national airline, Ghana’s Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Nikpe Bukari, officially inaugurated this May 07, 2025 10-member Task Force to guide the country’s renewed efforts in the aviation sector. The move, initiated by President John Dramani Mahama, reflects the government’s intention to restore Ghana’s presence in g
Air Seychelles and Emirates Sign Codeshare Agreement to Facilitate Travel to Praslin
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Seychelles, has entered a new codeshare partnership with Emirates, aiming to significantly improve travel connectivity to one of the Indian Ocean’s most iconic destinations. This strategic collaborationannounced on April 30, 2025, is set to take effect ahead of the 2025 peak t
LAM Mozambique Wetleases 33-Year-Old Boeing 737 to Strengthen Struggling Fleet
LAM Mozambique has brought in a 33-year-old Boeing 737-500 on a temporary lease to ease pressure on its severely reduced fleet. The aircraft, secured through an ACMI agreement with Central African operator Via Air, touched down in Maputo on Monday, 05 May, after arriving from Entebbe, Uganda.
Air France Postpones Resumption of AES Routes to September 2025, Pending Political Approval
According to data retrieved from Global Distribution Systems (GDS) by AeroRoutes, Air France has pushed back the relaunch of its suspended routes to Bamako (Mali), Niamey (Niger), and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) from July to September 2025. However, the French flag carrier’s return to these key West African capitals—each a founding m
Air Senegal Ends Wet-Leased A320 Ops
Air Senegal has officially phased out the Airbus A320-200 (registration YL-EMU), which was leased from Lithuanian carrier GetJet Airlines under an ACMI agreement (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance). The aircraft exited the fleet on April 30, returning to Šiauliai, Lithuania, marking the conclusion of its assignment that began on October 27, 2024.
AirAsia X Suspends Flights to Nairobi, Pulls Out of Africa Again
AirAsia X, the long-haul affiliate of the AirAsia Group, will discontinue its Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nairobi (NBO) route effective September 1, 2025, due to lower-than-expected travel demand. The announcement, first reported by Aeroroutes on May 2, 2025, marks a significant retreat from the airline’s East African ambitions less than a year after the route’s launch.
EgyptAir Cargo Renews IATA CEIV Pharma Certification
EgyptAir Cargo has successfully renewed its IATA CEIV Pharma certification, reinforcing its leadership in the air transport of highly sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. Announced on April 29, 2025, in a press statement, this milestone highlights EgyptAir’s commitment to maintaining the highest global standards for handling time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.
Nigerian Startup QAir Acquires First ERJ140 Ahead of Launch
A new airline, QAir, is set to enter the Nigerian domestic market and has achieved a significant milestone with the acquisition of its first aircraft, an Embraer ERJ140.
Air Botswana Adds Wet-Leased ERJ145 Amid Operational Challenges
Air Botswana is set to receive a new addition to its fleet this Friday
TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Cargo Flights to Nairobi
TAAG Angola Airlines is expanding its cargo footprint in Africa with the launch of freighter flights to Nairobi, Kenya, starting April 30, 2025. This new route, confirmed by the airline’s Cargo Director, David Ambridge, and announced through TAAG’s official communication channels, marks a significant move to strengthe