LAM Mozambique Launches Tender for Short‑Term Wet Lease of Five Aircraft
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), Mozambique’s national airline, has issued a public tender for the short-term wet lease of five aircraft. This latest move complements a parallel initiative announced in June 2025 to acquire up to five Boeing 737-700 aircraft through a competitive bidding process overseen by Knighthoo
Cargo airline Air Ghana plans to launch passenger services by the end of 2025
Ghanaian cargo specialist, Air Ghana, has revealed plans to expand into the domestic passenger airline market, with scheduled services expected to begin by the end of 2025. The airline, known for its cargo operations, confirmed it is in the “intermediate stage” of preparations, pending regulatory approvals and final
Turkish Airlines Resumes Mombasa Flights After a Five-Year Absence
Turkish Airlines is strengthening its footprint in Africa with the return of nonstop flights between Istanbul and Mombasa, Kenya, a route it last operated in 2020. Starting October 26, 2025, the airline will offer three weekly nonstop flights using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft (With a capacity of 151 seats (16 in business class and 135 in economy).
Malagasy Boeing 777 Scandal: Transport Minister Sacked Over Iran-Bound Aircraft
The controversy surrounding five Boeing 777-200s illicitly transferred to Iran continues to shake Madagascar’s political establishment. Following revelations of forged registration and airworthiness documents used to fly aircraft registered in Madagascar to a country under international sanctions, President Andry Rajoel
Air Algérie to Resume Flights to Budapest After Five-Year Hiatus
After a five-year hiatus, Air Algérie will resume flights to Budapest in the Northern Winter 2025/26 season, starting November 01, 2025. The service was suspended in 2020 certainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
South African Airways to Launch Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Route in December
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the launch of its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius, with the inaugural service scheduled for December 9, 2025. This move is set to significantly boost connectivity for travelers in the Western Cape, expanding the airline’s leisure travel offering in the region.
Mogadishu Secures Two Airbus A320s to Relaunch Somali Airlines, 34 Years After Its Shutdown
Somali Airlines is preparing for a historic return to the skies after a 34-year hiatus, marking a significant milestone in Somalia’s aviation revival. On July 28, 2025, the Somali Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation announced the acquisition of two Airbus A320 aircraft— in order to restart the airline's operations.
Tunisair Adds Wetleased A340-300 Capacity
In response to the prolonged unavailability of part of its widebody fleet, Tunisair has temporarily boosted its long-haul capacity with the wet lease of an Airbus A340-300 from Romanian carrier Legend Airlines, Ne
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU to Boost Regional Connectivity
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation and improving air connectivity across East and Southern Africa. The agreement was formalized on July 28, 2025, during a ceremony held at the Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Fly Gabon Takes Delivery of First ATR 42-600,Afrijet Secures ERJ140
Fly Gabon is set to take delivery this week of its first ATR 42-600, marking a new milestone in the renewal and expansion of its domestic fleet. The aircraft, registered TR-LKA (MSN 1801), rolled off the production line in May and recently completed a series of familiarization flights from Toulouse. It is expected to arri