
Carlyle Aviation Threatens to Reclaim Four Aircraft from Air Sénégal Over $10 Million Debt
American leasing firm Carlyle Aviation has been granted a court order to immobilize four aircraft leased to Air Sénégal, due to outstanding payments amounting to $10 million. According to reports from Africa Intelligence, this ruling was issued by a U.S. court on August 21, 2024, and includes two Airbus A319-100s and

Somali Aviation Authority Warns FlyDubai and Ethiopian Airlines Over Sovereignty Issues
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has issued stern warnings to both FlyDubai and Ethiopian Airlines, accusing them of actions that undermine Somalia's sovereignty.The SCAA alleges that both airlines have misrepresented Somali destinations on their platforms, notably listing Hargeisa as part of So

Why Libyan Airlines Remain Banned from Entering EU Airspace
For almost a decade, Libyan airlines have remained excluded from serving and flying over the airspace of the European Union (EU), even after the return of fragile peace and

Air Burkina to Acquire New Aircraft by September for Relaunch
Air Burkina is preparing to acquire a new aircraft as part of its efforts to relaunch operations. On August 8, 2024, Exiting Transport M

Illegal Sale of Ceiba's ATR72-500: 18 Years in Prison Sought for Guinea Eq President's Son
In a compelling legal confrontation at the Provincial Court of Malabo on Monday, August 19, 2024, the prosecution made a daring move by seeking 18-year imprisonment term and a substantial fine of 491 million CFA francs (equivalent to 816,000 USD) against Ruslán Obiang Nsue. This high-profile lawsuit involves the offspr

Kenya Airways Reports First Half-YEar Profit in Over a Decade Amid Strategic Turnaround
On Monday, August 19, 2024, Kenya Airways announced its first profit after tax since 2013, marking a significant milestone in its financial recovery. For the first half of the financial year ending June 30, 2024, the airline reported a profit of Kshs 513 million ($3.95 million), a sharp turnaround from the Kshs 21.7 billion&n

Cabo Verde Airlines to Receive Dash 8 Aircraft Following Air Senegal's ATR72-600 Early Exit
TACV, also known as Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA), is making efforts to enhance connectivity and accommodate the increased travel demand during Cape Verde's peak holiday season, which spans from July to September.

Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in South African carrier Airlink
The Qatar Airways group has

Niger Airlines Puts Its Sole Aircraft, a Fokker 50, Up for Sale,Eyes ATR Aircraft Transition
Niger Airlines bids

Fly Gabon plans to introduce first A320 by 4Q24, chooses Johannesburg as first regional route
Fly Gabon, the new national carrier of Gabon, will kick off its