
Kenya Airways Eyes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production by 2030
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced ambitious plans to begin local production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within the next five years as part of its broader strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The announcement came during the launch of its 2024 Sustainability Report, held on June 24, 2025, at the airline’s Pride Centre in

DRC’s FlyKingFisher set to launch operations with Dash8-400 Combi
A new airline is preparing to take off in the Democratic Republic of Congo. FlyKingFisher Airways

Ethiopian Airlines Expands Its Cargo Network in China with a Service to Urumqi
China’s Xinjiang region has inaugurated its first direct air cargo route to Africa, a milestone in strengthening logistics connectivity between China and the continent. Operated by Ethiopian Airlines, the new route will see two to three round-trip freighter flights each week, enhancing access for Xinjiang exporters to African and global markets

One Man, Two Airlines : Dane Kondić to Lead Recovery at Air Botswana—While Still Fixing LAM Mozambique
Air Botswana, the national carrier of Botswana, has unveiled a new Board of Directors, appointing seasoned aviation executive Dane Kondić

Abelo Renews Commitment to Madagascar Airlines With Two ATR Lease Extensions
On June 23, Madagascar Airlines confirmed the extension of two ATR72 lease agreements with Irish lessor Abelo—securing aircraft 5R-MJF (ATR 72-500, 22 years old, MSN 698) until January 2028 and 5R-EJB (ATR 72-600, 10 years old, MSN 1248) until November 2029.

Kenya Airways Eyes Direct Flights Between Nairobi and Beijing Daxing in 2026
Kenya Airways is set to expand its global network with the launch of direct flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in 2026. This would be the airline’s first non-stop service between the Kenyan and Chinese capitals, underscoring its strategic focus on tapping into the

EgyptAir’s Long-Stored E170s Find New Life in the Caribbean
After years in storage, EgyptAir’s retired Embraer 170 aircraft have finally found a new operator. On June 24, 2025, the first unit (MSN 1700

Royal Air Maroc Launches First Direct Casablanca Route from London Stansted
Royal Air Maroc has inaugurated its first-ever direct service between London Stansted Airport and Casablanca, Morocco, with the inaugural flight taking off on June 24, 2025. The route operates three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays—using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Mauritania Airlines Adds a Wet-Leased A320
Facing an ongoing aircraft availability crisis, Mauritania Airlines