Air Mauritius Considers Legal Action Following Fleet Management Forensic Report
The Board of Directors of Air Mauritius Limited announced in a press release issued on Monday June 29, 2026, that it is considering referring matters to judicial and law enforcement authorities following the findings of an independent forensic investigation co
Air Peace Takes Delivery of First Embraer E175
Aircraft manufacturer Embraer delivered the first brand-new E175 regional jet to Nigerian carrier Air Peace on Tuesday June 30, 2026, at its manufacturing facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
Nigeria Court Admits Appeal Judgment Affirming AMCON Receivership of Arik Air
A Nigerian court has upheld the legality of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria’s (AMCON) receivership of Arik Air, marking the latest development in a long-running legal dispute over the country’s once largest airline as a fraud trial involving former AMCON officials con
Air Côte d’Ivoire Secures $87 Million Financing Deal for Four Airbus A319s
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved a 50 billion CFA franc ($86.89 million) financing package for Air Côte d'Ivoire to acquire four Airbus A319 aircraft, as the West African carrier expands its regional network.
Nigeria’s UmzaXpress Secures Fourth Dash 8-400
Nigerian regional carrier UmzaXpress is set to take delivery of a fourth Bombardier Dash 8-400, NewsAero has learned, with
United Nigeria Airlines Joins AFRAA as Full Member
United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a full member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), a move that strengthens the Nigerian carrier's continental partnerships as it pursues fleet expansion and plans for regional and long-haul growth. AFRAA announced the admission on
Air Sénégal Strengthens Interline Agreement with Air France
Air Sénegal has strengthened its commercial interline partnership with Air France following a high-level meeting in Paris on Monday, June 22, 2026, between Air Senegal Chief Executive Officer Tidiane Ndiaye, Air France-KLM Group CEO Benjamin Smith, and Air Fr
Africa Records World's Highest Baggage Mishandling Rate (SITA)
As the global aviation industry posts its best baggage handling performance since before the pandemic, Africa stands out as a troubling exception. The continent recorded a mishandling rate of 12.1 bags per thousand passengers in 2
Egypt's Nesma Airlines Adds Fourth Airbus A321-200
Nesma Airlines announced on Saturday, June 27, 2026, the integration of a new Airbus A321-200 into its operational fleet. It is the fourth aircraft of the type acquired by the Egyptian low-cost carrier since December 2025.
Nigeria's Caliphate Air Secures Three ERJ145s Ahead of Second-Half 2026 Launch
Caliphate Air is taking a significant step forward. The Sokoto State-backed carrier has acquired three Embraer ERJ145s previously operated by India's Star Air, NewsAero has learned.