Libya’s Berniq Airways Raises Capital to $238 Million to Support Expansion
Libya’s privately owned Berniq Airways said on Monday it had approved a major increase in capital to LYD 1.5 billion (about $238 million) as part of plans to expand its operations and strengthen its financial position.
Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Ultra-Long-Haul Operations for Australia Launch in 2028
Ethiopian Airlines plans to launch flights to Australia in 2028, becoming the first African carrier to operate direct service to all inhabited continents, Group Chief Executive Mesfin Tasew said on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Ethiopian Aviation Veteran Girma Wake Named Acting CEO of Uganda Airlines
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has directed the appointment of veteran airline executive Girma Wake as acting chief executive officer of Uganda Airlines, according to a letter from State House and statements posted on official government social media accounts.
Benin Grants Operating Licence To Amazone Airlines, Reviving National Carrier Ambitions
Benin has granted an operating licence to Amazone Airlines, a key step toward launching its new national carrier as the country seeks to strengthen regional and international connectivi
Praia Grants $35 Million State Guarantee To Cabo Verde Airlines
The government of Cabo Verde has authorized a state guarantee of 3.2 billion escudos ($34.3 million) to support a bond issuance by national carrier TACV - Transport
United Nigeria Airlines To Add First Two Boeing 737-800 By End-1Q26, Confirms Two A330s Secured For Long-Haul Debut
United Nigeria Airlines will take delivery of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft in March and has secured two Airbus A330-200 jets to launch long-haul services from summer 2026, the carr
Taag Angola Airlines Takes Delivery Of Fifth Airbus A220-300, Five More To Join Fleet In 2026
TAAG Angola Airlines said on Friday it had taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A220-300, advancing a fleet modernisation drive aimed at reshaping its regional operatio
Nairobi Seeks Up to $2 bln Strategic Investor for Kenya Airways
Kenya’s government plans to seek a strategic foreign investor for Kenya Airways (KQ.NR), targeting a capital injection of between $1.2 billion (Sh154.8 billion) and $2 billion (Sh258 billion) to stabilise the loss-making carrier and fund its long-term growth, the Treasury said on February 11, 2026.
United Nigeria Secures A330 Wet Lease from Air Anka for Long-Haul Launch
Turkish carrier Air Anka said it will deploy one Airbus A330 under a wet-lease agreement with United Nigeria Airlines beginning in July 2026.