Jetex Files Lawsuit Against Air Zimbabwe to Recover $210,000
Air Zimbabwe, the financially troubled national carrier, is once again entangled in legal battles after South African aviation services company Jetex (Private) Limited filed a lawsuit against it in Harare. The case, reported by NewsDay Zimbabwe, seeks repayment of US$210,000 plus interest and legal costs for emergency assistance provided during a
Tunisair Ordered to Draft Urgent 15-Day Roadmap for Recovery
Pressure is mounting on Tunisair. After a wave of leadership shake-ups and emergency measures in July, Tunisia’s Minister of Transport, R
Nigeria’s 3 Horizons Obtains Air Operator Certificate
On September 17, 2025, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officially presented an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to 3 Horizons Limited at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The certification authorizes the company to operate as a charter airline within Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Air Senegal and Fly Gabon move toward a strategic cooperation agreement
Air Sénégal and Fly Gabon/Afrijet are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering several areas of cooperation. The CEO of the Senegalese national airline, Tidiane Ndiaye, revealed the details of this future MoU on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Chinese planemaker COMAC courts Nigeria’s carriers with ARJ21 & C919
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) is willing to lease its aircraft to Nigerian airlines. Yang Yang, Comac's Vice President of Marketing and Sales, expressed this intention on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, during a meeting with the Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
Flydubai Extends Its Reach to Kenya with Nairobi Service
Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of new flights to Nairobi International Airport (NBO) in Kenya, starting on October 15, 2025. The service, announced on September 17, 2025, will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB) with four weekly flights using the Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8,9 aircraft (the only t
Sky Mali to Launch Abidjan in October 01
Sky Mali has announced the launch of a new direct service connecting Bamako, Mali, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as part of its efforts to strengthen regional connectivity in West Africa. The service will officially begin on October 1, 2025.
Nigeria’s Max Air Adds Wetleased 737-300 Capacity
Max Air has strengthened its domestic operations with the introduction, on 13 September 2025, of a Boeing 737-300 wetleased from local carrier NG Eagle.
DRC’s Mont Gabaon Airlines Set to Launch A320 Revenue Flights
Mont Gabaon Airlines is set to launch commercial operations with its Airbus A320-200 by the end of September. The aircraft, which underwent mai
Air Côte d’Ivoire to Launch Paris Starting October 15
Air Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to launch direct flights between Abidjan and Paris on October 15, 2025, following the arrival of its new Airbus A330-900neo. The Ivorian semi-public airline officially confirmed this new date on Tuesday, September 16.