DRC’s Mont Gabaon Airlines Expands Fleet with ERJ145LR Acquisition
Mont Gabaon Airlines is continuing its fleet expansion strategy with the addition of a 23-year-old Embraer ERJ145LR, marking the carrier’s third aircraft acquisition in just over a mo
IATA Urges Timely Release of Accident Investigation Reports in Africa
At the sidelines of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi from June 1–2, 2025, Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East,
SAATM : What’s Delaying the Dream of Unified Airspace?
At the sidelines of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi from June 1 to 2, 2025, Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, delivered a blunt diagnosis: Africa’s aviation sector remains trapped by structural barriers—despite political declarations of open
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) : Why Africa Must Catch Up Now
As the global output of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is projected to double in 2025 to reach two million tonnes, this figure would still account for just 0.7% of the aviation industry’s total fuel needs. That sobering statistic, shared by IATA during its 81st Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, underscores how far t
Aviation Safety in Africa Measurable Gains, Persistent Risks
Africa’s commercial aviation sector recorded zero fatalities in 2024 — a milestone praised by the International Air Transport Association (
“Don’t Milk Aviation”: IATA Warns African Governments on Excessive Charges
At its 81st Annual General Meeting held on June 1 in New Delhi, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued a sharp warning to African governments: excessive taxation is stifling the potential of avi
Mozambique, CEMAC Zone... IATA Flags Persistent Hotspots in Africa’s Blocked Airline Revenues Crisis
The issue of blocked airline revenues remains a major concern in Africa, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned during the opening of its 81st Annual General Meeting
Fly2Sky Places A320 with Air Algérie
Algeria’s national airline is reinforcing its medium-haul capacity with the addition of another Airbus A320, wet-leased from Bulgarian ACMI specialist Fly2Sky.
Tunisair Charters Leased A330-200 as Operational Struggles Deepen
Tunisair has chartered an
RwandAir Inducts Leased A330-200,Secures Two 737-800s for 2H2025
RwandAir is reinforcing its long-haul operations with the addition of a 16-year-old Airbus A330-200 leased from Hi Fly Malta.