NCAA Issues AOC to Blue Dolphin Aviation and MCM Jets
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expanded the country’s portfolio of authorized air service providers with the issuance of Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) to two new entrants—Blue Dolphin Aviation Limited and MCM Jets Limited.
Nigeria Steps Up Pilot Training as IBUAM Commits to 30 Jabiru Aircraft Fleet Expansion
The Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Auxano Aviation for the purchase of 30 Jabiru J430 training aircraft. The agreement was concluded on Thursday on the sidelines of the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow, held from 2 to 4 December 2025 at Ab
Air Algérie Unveils New Group Strategy with Tour Operator Launch and MRO Spin-Off
Algeria's national carrier, Air Algérie, is embarking on a significant strategic transformation, announcing plans to restructure itself into an aviation group or holding company. This move aims to bolster the performance of its activities and subsidiari
Aviation Safety in Africa: Real Progress, Persistent Vulnerabilities … Airlines Call for Stronger Collective Action
On the sidelines of AFRAA’s 58th Annual General Assembly in Luanda, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi
RAM to Launch Los Angeles Starting June 2026
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to inaugurate a new, non-stop service between Casablanca (CMN) and Los Angeles (LAX) on June 7, 2026. This highly anticipated route marks the Moroccan national carrier's fourth destination in the United States, adding to its existing services to New York, Washington D.C., and Miami.
Nigeria’s Enugu Air Targets a 20-Aircraft Fleet by 2026 (Governor)
Presenting the 2026–2028 Budget before the Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah announced a major scale-up for Enugu Air, with
Tarco Aviation Expands Saudi Arabian Presence with New Service to Abha
Tarco Aviation has successfully launched its new route connecting Port Sudan and Abha, Saudi Arabia. The inaugural flight took place on Wednesday, November 28, 2025, making Abha the Sudanese private airline's fourth destination in the Kingdom.
Between Legacy and Retailing: Can African Markets Truly Transition to NDC?
On the sidelines of the 57th AFRAA Annual General Assembly in Luanda, a panel dedicated to airline distribution brought together several key in
Uganda Airlines: Kampala Targets USD 117 Million in 2026 to Secure Delivery Slots for Ten Aircraft
Kampala has formally requested parliamentary approval for additional funding aimed at a major expansion of Uganda Airlines’ fleet. Appearing before the Budget Committee on Monday, 1 December 2025, Minister of Works and Transport Edward Katumba Wamala requested a supplementary allocation of UGX 1.696 trillion (USD 474.28