Air Botswana Confirms Departure of GM Naomi Rasebotsa
Air Botswana has officially confirmed that its General Manager, Ms. Leungo Rasebotsa, and Senior Manager for Legal Services and Board Secretary, Ms. Moyombuya Ngubula, are no longer with the airline, effective October 21, 2025.
Airlink to Launch Zanzibar in June 2026, its second destination in Tanzania
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier regional airline, announced on October 24, 2025, plans to launch a new route connecting Johannesburg and Zanzibar, Tanzania, in June 03, 2026. The move marks a significant expansion of Airlink’s East African network, complementing its existing services to Dar es Salaam.
Dakar Plans USD 117 Million Budget for Two New Air Senegal Aircraft in 2026
The Senegalese government has allocated 66 billion CFA francs (approximately USD 117 million) in its 2026 Finance Bill for the purchase of two new aircraft for Air Sénégal. The investment underscores the country’s ambition to reinforce control over its air transport sector and advance its goal of aviation sovereignty. This bill, published by
Turkish Airlines Set to Begin Flights to Monrovia as It Expands African Network
Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s leading carriers, is set to expand its African footprint with plans to resume flight operations to Liberia’s Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Monrovia. A high-level delegation from the airline conducted a two-day technical assessment at RIA as announced on October 22, 2025.
Kenya Airways Launches First Locally Sourced SAF-Powered Flight
Kenya Airways (KQ) has achieved a defining new step for African aviation after operating the first flight on the continent powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced locally in Kenya. The historic showcase flight, KQ784, departed Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) at 17:45 and landed at Cape Town International Airport
Drone University Secures Approval for Drone Maintenance Training in Zimbabwe
Drone University has been awarded the prestigious Remote Maintenance Training Approved Training Organisation (RMT ATO) certification by the Civil Aviation Authority o
Air Mauritius Seeks Consultant to Redefine Fleet Strategy
Airport Holdings Limited (AHL) and its flagship subsidiary, Air Mauritius Limited (MK), have issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting qualified service providers to submit bids for consultancy services related to the airline’s future fleet plan. Th
Air Ghana to Double Its Boeing 737-400F Fleet
Air Ghana is strengthening its operational capacity with the upcoming addition of a Boeing 737-400F, marking another
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways Expand Partnership with New Codeshare Covering 19 Destinations
On October 20, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways officially launched a new codeshare agreement, significantly enhancing connectivity between Africa, the Middle East