Could Ethiopian Airlines Buzz into History with Africa’s First eVTOL Air Taxis?
On March 27, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and a member of Star Alliance, signed an agreement with Archer Aviation, a U.S.-based company specia
Tunisia’s Express Air Cargo Rebrands as Express Airline and Expands into Passenger Ops
Tunisian airline Express Air Cargo has announced a strategic pivot, rebranding itself as Express Airline and expanding its operations to include passenger transport. This shift, confirmed by the company’s leadership, represents a s
Air Côte d’Ivoire Secures $49 Million Loan for A330neo Duo Acquisition
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the board of directors of the West African Development Bank (BOAD) convened for its 145th ordinary session, in Dakar, Sénégal, and approved a loan of 30 billion FCFA, equivalent to $49.36 million USD, to Air Côte d’Ivoire. This partial financing is intended t
Royal Air Maroc and China Southern Airlines Partner to Strengthen China-Africa Connectivity
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and China Southern Airlines Company Limited (China Southern) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as of March
South African Airways Secures Additional A320 from AerCap
South African Airways (SAA) is continuing its partnership with aircraft lessor AerCap. The South African national carrier is set to take delivery of a new Airbus A320-200 in the coming weeks, according to NewsAero research.
Tunisair Fleet Set to Grow to 21 Aircraft by End of 2026, Says Transport Minister
Tunisair is on track to expand its fleet to 21 aircraft by the end of 2026, according to Transport Minister Rachid Amri. The announcement comes as part of a compr
Sky Mali Resumes Regional Flights with Niamey Service Launch
Sky Mali, Mali’s leading airline since its launch in 2020, is set to soar to new heights with the launch of its Bamako-Niamey route, featuring a stopover in Gao,
Air Peace Strengthens Capacity with New A320 Wetlease from SmartLynx
Nigerian airline Air Peace is continuing its partnership with SmartLynx Airlines, adding a new Airbus A320-200 to its fleet under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease agreement. The aircraft, registered as 9H-EDO (MSN