Air Zimbabwe Clears $1 Million Debt, Paving Way for Global Reintegration
Air Zimbabwe has made a significant stride in its ongoing turnaround efforts by clearing more than US$1 million in debt owed to key international service providers. This milestone was announced by Chief Executive Officer Edmund Makona during a press briefing held in Victoria Falls on July 1, 2025.
Kenya Airways: First Airline to Implement IATA’s I-ASC Light
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been recognized as the first airline globally to implement the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) new Aviation Safety Culture Survey (I-ASC) Light, a tool designed to enhance safety performance by strengthening safety culture. This was announced by IATA on July 3, 2025. I-ASC enables airlines and other aviat
Kenya’s Renegade Air Begins ATR 42-500 Commercial Flights
Kenya’s Renegade Air marked a new milestone on July 2, 2025, as it officially launched commercial operations with its first ATR 42-500, inaugurating the route between Nairobi and Kisumu.
Air Algérie Adds Wetleased A330-200
Air Algérie has temporarily strengthened its long-haul fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A330-200 from Hi Fly Malta. The aircraft, registered 9H-HFI (MSN 805), entered service on June 29, 2025, and is primarily deployed on the strateg
Nigeria’s Enugu Air Adds First Embraer E190
Emerging Nigerian carrier Enugu Air is steadily building up its fleet as it prepares for commercial takeoff. On June 28, 2025, the airline welcomed its first Embraer E190, which arrived in Lagos from the United States—marking a significant milestone in the development of this start-up backed by the Enugu State governmen
ECAir celebrates the success of its inaugural regional flights to Douala, Yaoundé, and Libreville
(PRESS RELEASE) The Republic of Congo’s national airline, Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir), proudly marks its return to the regional aviation scene. On June 30 and July 1, t
Air Côte d’Ivoire visits Boeing: A shift in strategic direction?
As it recalibrates its network strategy, Air Côte d’Ivoire is opening new avenues. On June 24 and 25, 2025, the Ivorian national carrier conducted a high-level exploratory visit to Boeing's headquarters in Seattle. Led by Chairman of the Board General Abdoulaye Coulibaly and CEO Laurent Loukou, the mission aimed to ass
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways sign a multi-faceted partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 1, 2025, marking a major milestone in their growing partnership. The agreement, signed in Doha by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and CEO,
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