Kenya’s Renegade Air Adds its Fifth Dash 8-100
Kenyan private carrier Renegade Air has expanded its transport capacity with the addition of a fifth Dash 8-100 turboprop aircraft to its operational fleet, according to NewsAero research.
Africa Air Travel Demand Surges But Direct Routes Lag, Report Shows
The number of African city pairs with no direct air service has grown this year, according to a report released Tuesday by Brazilian airc
Canada's AJW Technique Secures South Africa AMO Approval
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has granted AJW Technique, the Montreal-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hub of AJW Group, an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) approval for civilian aeronautical components,
Air Mauritius Retirees Demand Probe into Share Buyout and Pension Fund Sale
Air Mauritius (MK) retirees are calling for an independent investigation into the compulsory acquisition of their shares by Airport Holdings Ltd (AHL) and the subsequent transfer of their pension fund to the National Insurance Company Ltd. Their spokesperson,
Malawi’s Zebu Air Adds Third Ilyushin Il-76 and First Boeing 737-300F
Zebu Air, a Malawi-based cargo and charter operator, has added two freighter aircraft to its fleet, one Ilyushin Il-76TD and one Boeing 737-300F, strengthening its heavy-lift and medium-haul cargo capabilities, the company’s CEO Cedric Hoffmann told NewsAero exclusively.
EgyptAir to Launch Flights to Zanzibar, Birmingham
EgyptAir will launch new direct services to Zanzibar in Tanzania and Birmingham in the United Kingdom later this year, according to an official statement released by the Egyptian national carrier on Saturday June 13, 2026.
Tanzania's Flightlink Adds a Wet-leased Dash 8-300 from Kenya's Aircraft Leasing Services
Tanzania's Flightlink has taken delivery of a De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 turboprop from Kenya's Aircraft Leasing Services (ALS) under a wet-lease agreement to boost capacity on its regional routes, according to
Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of First Twin Otter Classic Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines is currently taking delivery of the first of two De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300-G Twin Otter Classic aircraft ordered last year, with a newly built aircraft currently ferrying from Canada toward Ethiopia.
Guinea-Bissau Inks New Partnership to Revive National Carrier
Guinea-Bissau has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with United Nigeria Airlines to establish Air Bissau, as the West African country’s new national carrier, the latest attempt to revive its long-dormant flag carrier, according to the statement issued on June 1
United Nigeria Takes Delivery of its First Two Boeing 737-800s
United Nigeria Airlines took delivery of its first two Boeing 737-800s this Saturday, June 13, 2026. They are part of a total of six second-hand examples acquired by the private Nigerian company from the American company Southwest Airlines.