Air Mauritius Ousts CEO Charles Cartier After Less Than a Year in Office
The shareholders of Air Mauritius have dismissed Joseph Edouard Charles Cartier from his position as Chief Executive Officer during the airline’s Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Kenya Court Orders Auction of Two AVMAX Aircraft Leased to Fly540
On January 16, 2025, Judge Josephine Mong'are of the Commercial Court of Milimani in Nairobi authorized the auction of two aircraft—a Bombard
Afriqiyah Airways and Libyan Airlines CEOs Arrested Over Air Safety Violations
Libya's Office of the Attorney General has ordered the detention of several senior officials from Afriqiyah Airways and Libyan Airlines, respectively CEO Musbah Fadel and Ali Omar Elamri, following an investigation into air transport safety violations.
Air France – KLM Expresses Interest in Supporting the Creation of Air Guinée
On Monday, February 3, 2025, Nadia Azale, the Regional Director for North Africa, Sahel, and West Coast at Air France – KLM, met with Guinea's Minister of Transport, Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, to express her group's willingness to assist in the c
Maputo Approves Sale of 91% Stake in LAM Mozambique to Fund Aircraft Acquisition Plan
During its third ordinary session on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Mozambican Council of Ministers approved the sale of 91% of the government’s shares in
Nigeria’s XEJet Welcomes Its Third CRJ200
XEJet continues to expand its fleet with the acquisition of a third CRJ200 aircraft. The aircraft (MSN 7622) departed from Salt Lake City International Airport (USA) on January 25, 2025, en route to Lagos.
Tanzanian Lawmakers Push for Air Tanzania to Take Ownership of Its Aircraft
The Tanzanian Parliament has urged the government to transfer full ownership of the aircraft operated by Air Tanzania Corporation Limited (ATCL) to the national carrier, according to local media reports. Currently, these aircraft are owned by the Tanzania Government Flight A
FlySafair Granted One Year to Comply with South Africa’s Foreign Ownership Rules
The countdown has begun. South African low-cost carrier FlySafair has been given 12 months to comply with national ownership regulations. The Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) has issued this directive, allowing the airline to continue operating while addressing concerns
Niger Advances on Two Fronts in Airline Development: National and Regional Projects Underway
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, Niger’s Minister of Transport and Equipment, Colonel-Major Salissou Mahaman Salissou, announced plans for a new national airline while also pushing forward the creation of a regional carrier under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Speaking