Kenya’s Jambojet Resumes Deliveries with Dash 8-Q400 from Abu Dhabi Aviation
After a two-year hiatus in aircraft acquisitions, Kenya’s low-cost carrier Jambojet
Nigeria’s Aero Contractors Reactivates In-House Fleet After Long Grounding
Aero Contractors has resumed operations with its own aircraft, marking a strategic step in the airline’s fleet revitalization.On Saturday, June 22, 2025
Turkish Airlines Resumes Direct Cargo Flights to Tripoli After 10-Year Hiatus
On June 13, 2025, Turkish Airlines officially launched direct cargo operations to Libya with the arrival of its inaugural flight at Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport (MJI). The aircraft, originating from Istanbul, was welcomed in a formal ceremony attended by several senior officials, including Yasmin Atqa, Director of Cargo Operations for
Ibom Air Soars to Profitability in 2024, Announces New Leadership
Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State Government-owned airline, has marked a turnaround in its financial performance for the 2024 fiscal year, reporting a net profit of N6.8 billion ($4.41 million). This achievement stands in stark contrast to the N8.7 billion ($5.64 million) l
Mango Airlines’ Revival Derailed as Court Blocks Business Rescue Plan
Mango Airlines, South Africa’s grounded low-cost carrier, has suffered a major setback in its revival efforts. On June 17, 2025, the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg, presided over by Judge Denise Fisher , ruled that the airline’s Business Rescue Plan (BRP) is incapable of lawful implementation, casting serious doubt over its planned return
Afreximbank to Launch Pan-African Aircraft Leasing Platform in H2 2025
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has confirmed the official launch of its Pan-African aircraft leasing platform for the second half
EgyptAir to Launch Direct Flights from Cairo to Los Angeles in 2027
EGYPTAIR is planning a significant expansion of its U.S. operations, with a key focus on launching a new direct route from Cairo (CAI) to Los Angeles (LAX) in 2027. This will mark the airline’s return to LAX after a 25-year hiatus, following the suspension of services after the tragic crash of EgyptAir Flight 990 in 1999.
Air Sénégal accuses, IATA responds: BSP fund seizure for Carlyle backed by court ruling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially responded to the growing controversy surrounding the withholding of Air Sénégal’s funds amid an ongoing legal dispute with U.S. lessor Carlyle Aviation Partners. In a clarification note shared with our newsroom on June 25,
Turkish Airlines Postpones Launch of Istanbul–Port Sudan Route to August 2025
Turkish Airlines has delayed the launch of its planned service between Istanbul and Port Sudan from June 2, 2025, to August 4, 2025, at the earliest. According to Aeroroutes, the Star Alliance member will operate the route three times weekly using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
ECAir Relaunches Regional Network in Central Africa
Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir), the national carrier of the Republic of the Congo, is preparing to relaunch regional flights by the end of June 2025. In a statement released on June 11, the airline announced plans to reconnect Brazzaville with three key Central African capitals—Douala and Yaoundé in Cameroon, and Libreville in Gabon—start