AirAsia X Suspends Flights to Nairobi, Pulls Out of Africa Again
AirAsia X, the long-haul affiliate of the AirAsia Group, will discontinue its Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nairobi (NBO) route effective September 1, 2025, due to lower-than-expected travel demand. The announcement, first reported by Aeroroutes on May 2, 2025, marks a significant retreat from the airline’s East African ambitions less than a year after the route’s launch.
EgyptAir Cargo Renews IATA CEIV Pharma Certification
EgyptAir Cargo has successfully renewed its IATA CEIV Pharma certification, reinforcing its leadership in the air transport of highly sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. Announced on April 29, 2025, in a press statement, this milestone highlights EgyptAir’s commitment to maintaining the highest global standards for handling time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.
Nigerian Startup QAir Acquires First ERJ140 Ahead of Launch
A new airline, QAir, is set to enter the Nigerian domestic market and has achieved a significant milestone with the acquisition of its first aircraft, an Embraer ERJ140.
Air Botswana Adds Wet-Leased ERJ145 Amid Operational Challenges
Air Botswana is set to receive a new addition to its fleet this Friday
TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Cargo Flights to Nairobi
TAAG Angola Airlines is expanding its cargo footprint in Africa with the launch of freighter flights to Nairobi, Kenya, starting April 30, 2025. This new route, confirmed by the airline’s Cargo Director, David Ambridge, and announced through TAAG’s official communication channels, marks a significant move to strengthe
DRC Reengages with Cape Town Convention to to Revive Aviation Sector
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing its aviation sector by reengaging with the Cape Town Convention—a key interna
Air Algérie Unveils New Africa-Asia Routes and Fleet Boost for Winter 2025/26
Air Algérie has unveiled a significant expansion plan for its winter 2025/2026 schedule, introducing new direct routes across Africa and Asia. Among the upcoming
Mozambique’s President Chapo Cancels Aircraft Procurement Tender, Cites Corruption at LAM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo announced on Monday, April 28, 2025, the cancellation of a tender process launched for the acquisition of new aircraft for Linhas AÃ
COMAC Sets Sights on Ethiopia’s Aviation Market as Nation’s Aviation Sector Gains Global Attention
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), a Shanghai-based aerospace giant, has made a move to penetrate Ethiopia’s rapidly growing aviation market, signaling a strategic effort to expand its footprint into