Tunisair Express Wet-Leases Dash 8-400 to Keep EU Flights Afloat
A setback turned into a lesson in adaptability for Tunisair Express
Mauritania Airlines Selects StandardAero for Boeing 737NG and MAX 8 Engine Maintenance
Mauritania Airlines, the national flag carrier of Mauritania, has selected StandardAero, a leading independent provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for the CFM International CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B turbofan engines. These engines power the airline’s fleet of Boe
Air Sénégal Expands Activities with New Subsidiaries
Air Sénégal has officially launched a new holding structure known as the Groupe de Sociétés d’Aviation Diversifié (Diversified Aviation Group), marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing restructuring and modernization efforts. According to local media sources, the announcement was made on October 17, 2025, an
Confusion Deepens Over Air Botswana CEO Naomi Rasebotsa’s Suspension
The Botswana Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has agreed to lift the disciplinary proceedings initiated by the new board of directors of Air Botswana against the suspended Managing Director, Naomi Leungo Rosebotsa. Following this, the board of directors has asked the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) to investigate the m
Cleared for Takeoff Not Yet — Africa’s Airlines Struggle with Licensing Delays
African airlines continue to face an often-overlooked yet critical barrier: the slow pace of regulatory approvals. Whether it’s the issuance of licenses, validation of crew, or flight operation permits, lengthy procedures and bureaucratic delays are weighing heavily on the competitiveness of carriers across the continent.
Ghana’s F&B Bio Recyclage Advances Waste-to-Fuel Project to Power Sustainable Aviation
F&B Bio Recyclage Ltd, a trailblazing Ghanaian recycling startup, has completed Phase 1 of its ambitious 2,000-ton-per-day municipal solid waste-to-fuel facility, marking a significant milestone in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biodiesel production. This innovative project, located in Ghana’s Tema Industrial E
From Words to Action: African Aviation Leaders Seek to End Empty Promises
The 55th Annual General Assembly of the
Royal Air Maroc Expands Boeing 737 MAX Fleet Through Six-Aircraft Lease Deal with Avolon
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is strengthening its narrowbody fleet with the lease of six additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft from Avolon, marking a new partnership between the