
Gabon's Afrijet Receives Green Light to Operate in Bangui
Afrijet, a Gabonese airline, is set to commence operations in the Central African Republic (CAR).Its designation as the chosen carrier was solidified through the bilateral air services agreement formalized on February 29, 2024.between the Ministers of Aviation of CAR, Gontran Djono-Ahaba, and Gabon, Loïc Moudouma Ndinga. This

Kenya’s Transafrican Air (TAA) Welcomes Additional BAe ATP Cargo
Transafrican Air (TAA) is currently the largest global operator of BAe ATP Cargo aircraft,a cornerstone in its air freight operations. Originating from the 1980s, this plane continues to drive the logistical aspirations of the Kenyan carrier in the East African sub-region.

Air Ghana Introduces a "New" Boeing 737-400F for Its Cargo Operations
After bidding farewell to its iconic and sole Boeing 737-400F in January, following a decade of service, Air Ghana was in search of a replacement.

Backed by Chinese Expertise, Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Africa's Largest E-commerce Warehouse
The largest airline in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines (ET), continues its expansion efforts with a focus on diversifying revenue streams and maintaining its leadership position. After two years of construction, Ethiopian Airlines officially opened its e-commerce warehouse on February 29, 2024, during a ceremony held

Private Jets: The Major Asset of Sports Teams' Travel
The global aviation industry is currently witnessing a remarkable surge in the travel of sports teams. The growing necessity to transport athletes and their equipment from point A to point B has led to a significant increase in private jet flights to meet the specific demands of this burgeoning segment.

Gaborone to Allocate USD 8.8 million for Air Botswana's Development amid Privatization Plans
Air Botswana has been operating at a loss for several years, relying on financial support from the Botswana government to stay afloat. The budget project for 2024/2025 includes a new financial aid package for the national airline, underscoring its financial fragility.

Niamey Welcomes Back ASKY and Air Côte d'Ivoire Flights as ECOWAS Sanctions Are Lifted
In the wake of a military coup d'état, a swift and decisive response was seen on July 30, 2023, as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) moved to seal off its land and air borders with Niger, implementing an air exclusion zone on all commercial flights to and from th

State Meddling: Uncertainty Surrounds LAM Mozambique's Contract Renewal with Fly Modern Ark
The Mozambican government announced last Friday, February 23rd, that the decision regarding the renewal of the contract with South African company Fly Modern Ark (FMA), tasked with the recovery of the national carrier Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), hinges upon the clarification of "critical details".

Air Mauritius Reinstates Chennai Service as Its Third Indian Destination, Four Years Later
Starting April 12, 2024, Air Mauritius will resume flights to Chennai, offering a weekly direct flight every Friday utilizing an Airbus A330-200 aircraft equipped with 254 seats. The National carrier of the Island Nation, is on an expansion mode in India to further cement the existing trade, tourism and cultural ties between

TAAG Angola Airlines and Network Airline Management Renew Freight Partnership on Liège-Luanda Service
TAAG Angola Airlines and Network Airline Management (NAM) announced on, February 27, 2024, the renewal of their long-term freighter aircraft contract, solidifying their ongoing partnership for the foreseeable future.