
TAAG Angola Airlines Partners with Lufthansa Technik for Comprehensive 787 and A220 Fleet Support
TAAG Angola Airlines has entered into a long-term partnership with Lufthansa Technik to deliver comprehensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services. The ag

Kangala Air Express Lands in Niamey, Marking Its First Destination in Niger
Kangala Air Express launched its Bamako-Gao-Niamey route on Friday, December 13, 2024, marking the Burkinabe airline’s entry into the Nigerien market. This new service is part of the

Nigeria's Overland Airways Resumes International Flights with Lagos-Freetown Route
Overland Airways is expanding its regional network by launching a new direct flight route between Lagos, Nigeria, and Freetown, Sierra Leone. Starting Thursday, December 19, 2024, the service will mark the Nigerian private airline’s return to international operations since the COVID-19 pandemic, breakin

Abuja Aims to Boost Local Carriers with Fly Nigeria Act Initiative
On Friday, December 13, 2024, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, reiterated his dedication to advancing the Fly Nigeria Act duri

Fly Angola and ANAC Clash Over Proposed International Route Between Benguela and Windhoek
Since last weekend, a supposed standoff has been brewing between Fly Angola and the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) over the announced launch of an international route connecti

Air Congo Welcomes Second 737-800 and Plans 4 More Additions Within a Year
On Sunday, December 15, 2024, Air Congo, the new para-public airline of the Democratic Republic of Congo, officially received its second Boeing 737-800 at Kinshasa-N’djili International Airport. The 13-year-old aircraft

Unexpected Setback: Air Tanzania Added to EU Blacklist, Slowing Its European Ambitions
On December 13, 2024, the European Union's updated air safety blacklist delivered an unexpected blow to Air Tanzania, marking the first time the airline, operating Airbus A22

Tanzania’s Coastal Air Receives Two New Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Eyes ATR42 for Strategic Transition
Coastal Air is refining its strategy to evolve into a full-service regional airline. In the meantime, the iconic Tanzanian safari operator continues to expand its fleet with

US Fines Ethiopian Airlines $425,000 for Operating in Prohibited African Airspace
Le département des Transports des États-Unis (USDOT) a infligé une amende de 425 000 $ à Ethiopian Airlines pour avoir opéré, pendant près de trois ans, des vols dans des région

South African Airways Eyes Direct Flights to India to Boost Tourism
South African Airways (SAA) is considering reinstating direct flights to India as part of South Africa’s broader strategy to enhance tourism and trade ties. On December 3, 2024, Minister of Tourism Patricia de L