(DAS25): Emirates Strengthens Cooperation with SAA, Adds Third Daily Flight to Cape Town
South African Airways (SAA) and Emirates have announced a strengthened expansion of their 28-year partnership, unveiling plans for a new reciprocal codeshare agreement and increased connectivity as both carriers position themselves for the upcoming peak travel season. The development was formalised on
Madagascar Airlines Appoints Accountable Manager Following the Detention of Interim CEO
Madagascar Airlines has announced a series of urgent governance measures to safeguard operational continuity, following the detention of several senior executives in a corruption probe led by the country’s anti-corruption authorities. In a statement issued on November 19, 2025, the airline emphasized that the judicial proceedings underway conce
Public Finances: Treasury Accused of Issuing USD 426 Million in Illegal Loans to Kenya Airways
Kenya’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has put the National Treasury on notice over KSh 55.37 billion (approx. USD 426,25 million) in undocumented loans advanced to Kenya Airways. The hard-hitting revelations came on 18 November 2025 during the committee’s examination of the Auditor-General’s report on the National Treasury’s accounts fo
(DAS25) Libya's Buraq Air commits to 10 Airbus A320neo
Buraq Air is moving forward with its fleet renewal strategy. The Libyan private carrier signed on 19 November, during the Dubai Airshow 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding for
Nigerian Carriers Push Back Against Rapid SAATM Rollout
Carriers in Nigeria have once again urged the Federal Government to proceed cautiously with the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), warning that the initiative, in its current form, risks placing Nigerian operators at a disadvantage.
Astral Aviation Signs Agreement With LODD for Deployment of Hili Cargo Drone in Kenya
Astral Aviation and LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of the Hili cargo drone—manufactured by the Emirati company—in Kenya. The founder and CEO of the Kenyan private cargo airline, Sanjeev Gadhia, and his counterpart Rashid Al Manai, signed the documents on the sidelines of the Dubai Ai
Air Algérie to Resume Johannesburg Flights From January 2026
Air Algérie has announced plans to reinstate its regular service to Johannesburg, South Africa, with flights scheduled to resume in January 2026. The development marks the airline’s return to the South African market nearly two years after suspending the Algiers–Johannesburg route in February 2024.
(DAS25) EGYPTAIR Inks Sale-and-Leaseback deals for five A350-900s, Secures Major Airbus certification
EGYPTAIR used the Dubai Airshow 2025 to advance the implementation of its long-haul fleet renewal strategy. Only a few months after expanding its A350-900 order to
(DAS25) Ethiopian Airlines places fresh order for six more A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines announced on Tuesday, 18 November, at the Dubai Airshow 2025, a firm order for six additional Airbus A350-900s
(DAS25): Ethiopian Airlines Orders Two ATR 72-600s for Its Subsidiary Air Congo
Ethiopian Airlines officially placed an order this Tuesday, 18 November, at the Dubai Airshow 2025 for two brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft to reinforce the operations of its 49%-owned subsidiary, Air Congo. The aircraft are expected to enter service in