Cape Verde: LACV Secures $6 Million Sovereign Guarantee for Two Leased ATR 72-600s
The Government of Cape Verde has authorized sovereign guarantees worth $6 million (€5.2 million) for state-owned carrier Linhas Aéreas de Cabo Verde (LACV), covering the lease of two aircraft for inter-island services.
Tunisia’s Cargo Wings Express Obtains Air Operator Certificate
Tunisian carrier Cargo Wings Express announced on Thursday that it has obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, clearing the way for the launch of its commercial cargo operations.
Angola's TAAG appoints Jaime Carneiro CEO in governance overhaul
Angola's national carrier TAAG – Linhas Aéreas de Angola has named Jaime Miguel Ferreira Carneiro as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, the transport ministry announced on Friday, as the loss-making airline presses ahead with a sweeping transformation programme.
Kenya Airways Pushes MAX Entry Into Service to 2027, Weighs E2 and 777F Additions
Kenya Airways has decided to delay the entry into service of its first Boeing 737 MAX jets to early 2027, citing cash constraints stemming from the outbreak of the war
Air Côte d'Ivoire Reinstates A320neo After Year-long Grounding
Air Côte d'Ivoire repatriated its Airbus A320-200neo after nearly a year of storage in France. The plane returns to the Ivorian company's fleet at a time when two other planes are grounded.
South African Airways Technical Seeks New CEO
South African Airways (SAA) has launched on Monday June 8, 2026,
European Union Adds Air Express Algeria to its Aviation Safety Blacklist
The European Commission has banned Algerian carrier Air Express Algeria from operating within the European Union airspace due to compliance failures regarding international standards. The decision was announced as part of the 48th update of the EU Air Safety L
Kenya's Fiona Omondi Wins IATA High Flyer Award
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has awarded its 2026 High Flyer Award to Kenya's Fiona Omondi, chief strategy officer at Tradewinds Aviation Services, recognizing her work to advance diversity in African aviation.
Nigeria Air Trial: EFCC Exposes Former Minister Hadi Sirika
During the hearing on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, an investigator of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) gave an incriminating statement against the former Nigerian Minister o
Azorra Finalizes Acquisition of 12 Airbus A220-300s from EgyptAir
US lessor Azorra has announced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the successful completion of the transaction involving twelve Airbus A220-300 aircraft previously oper