First Civil Trial Over Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX Crash Opens in U.S. Court
The first civil trial connected to the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Ethiopian Airlines has opened Wednesday 5, November, before a federal jury in Chicago, more than six years after the disaster that claimed 157 lives.
EgyptAir Sends Second A330-200 to Dresden for P2F Conversion
EgyptAir has deployed a second Airbus A330-200 for conversion into a dedicated freighter.
Air Europa to Launch South Africa Flights
Air Europa has been authorized to operate direct flights between Spain and South Africa, following the allocation of three weekly frequencies by Spain’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC). The resolution, published on October 21, 2025, marks a major step toward restoring nonstop connectivity between the two countries, absent since 201
TAAG Angola Airlines Extends Partnership With Lufthansa Consulting
On behalf of TAAG Angola Airlines, the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola and Lufthansa Consulting have reinforced their strategic partnership, marking another milestone in the ongoing restructuring and modernization of TAAG – Linhas Aéreas de Angola, the nation’s flag carrier.
Congo Airways: Seven Months Grounded, No Fleet, USD 80m Debt — Staff Warning Intensifies
Congo Airways is facing a deepening financial and operational crisis. In a letter dated 30 October 2025 and addressed to the Minister of
Integration of Drones: Ghana Lays the Groundwork for a National U-Space Framework
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has opened a national stakeholder consultation to help shape the country’s future system for managing drone traffic. The initiative will feed into the development of a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for what is
Air Algérie and Qatar Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie have announced the launch of a new codeshare agreement, marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between North Africa, the Gulf, and Asia. The partnership, effective November 15, 2025, was unveiled on November 3.
South African Airways Returns to Gaborone
South African Airways (SAA) has officially inaugurated its new direct service between Johannesburg (JNB) and Gaborone (GBE), marking the flag carrier’s return to the Botswana route. The first flight, SA30, departed Johannesburg at 06:57 on November 4, 2025, and landed in Gaborone at 07:33, operated by an Airbus A320 with a capacity of 186 seats
India’s Akasa Air Targets Africa
India’s youngest airline, Akasa Air, is gearing up to spread its wings across East Africa, with plans to introduce direct flights to Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Cairo, and Mauritius as part of its next phase of international growth.
Ethiopian Airlines Adopts Safran’s Cassiopée Alpha Platform to Strengthen Flight Safety
Ethiopian Airlines has selected Cassiopée Alpha, Safran Electronics & Defense’s advanced flight data analysis platform, to enhance safety oversight and operational performance across its entire fleet of 147 aircraft. According to the press release on October 30, 2025, the rollout covers the airline’s Airbus A350