Air Burkina Returning Ejet-E1s (three aircraft) as NAC Lease Deal Reaches End
This decision marks a pivotal moment as Air Burkina now operates without any aircraft owned outright under its operating license, relying solely on temporary leases which have led to notable disruptions in its operations.
SMBC Aviation Capital Places Airbus A320 with Moroccan Operator
SMBC Aviation Capital, a key player in the aviation leasing industry with a portfolio of nearly 700 aircraft, half of which is made of A320 family aircraft. It has recently expanded its portfolio by adding a seventh African client.
Tanzania’s Sindbard Air Secures First ATR42-300(QC)
Following the November 2023 accident involving its EMB120 aircraft, Sindbard Air experienced a significant downturn in its operations.
Airlink Takes Legal Action Against South African Airways Over Alleged Data Theft
In June 2020, Airlink terminated the franchise agreement that had bound it to South African Airways (SAA) for 23 years. Since then, the airline, now the largest in Southern Africa, has been embroiled in multiple legal battles against the national carrier. The latest ongoing case revolves around an alleged fraudulent e
Congo’s ECAir Gears Up for Commercial Relaunch in 2Q 2024
After missing the mark in March 2023, ECAir appears to be ready to take to the skies once again. Grounded since October 2016, the national carrier of Congo is fine-tuning its final preparations.
Kenya Airways Returns to Profitability: A Remarkable Turnaround after a Decade of Losses
Following ten years of consecutive losses, Kenya Airways has finally turned a profit. In 2023, the company recorded a remarkable turnaround, posting an operational profit of 10.5 billion Kenyan shillings (equivalent to 79.03 million USD), a substantial increase from the 5.6 billion Kenyan shillings loss (equivalent to 41.40 mi
EgyptAir Reshedules Zurich Service in Switzerland After 20-Year Break
EgyptAir is set to resume its Cairo-Zurich route on July 8, 2024, marking a return after last serving the route in April 2004.
Surf Air Mobility Partners with Auric Air for Electrifying Cessna Grand Caravan Fleet in Africa
Surf Air Mobility a regional air mobility platform and an exclusive partner of Textron Aviation, the parent company of Cessna, is actively developing hybrid and fully-electric engine variants for the Cessna Grand Caravan. On March 22, 2024, Surf Air Mobility announced its partnership with Auric Air Services Ltd., a Tanzania-based regional air operator.
Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation Forge Air Cargo Alliance: Enhancing Trade Between Africa and UAE
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, in partnership with Astral Aviation, has successfully completed its inaugural flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 21, 2024.