IATA Warns Net Zero 2050 Goal Becoming Harder as 2025 Marks Setback
The airline industry faces a tougher path toward its 2050 net-zero goal as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production falls short of expectations and European policies push up costs without boosting supply, IATA D
17,000 Aircraft Awaiting Delivery: The Silent Crisis Threatening the Global skies
Revealed on Tuesday, December 9 during the IATA Media Day, the presentation by Stuart Fox, Director of Flight & Technical Operations, confirmed the scale of an unprecedented industrial crisis. With more than 17
South African Airways and Turkish Airlines Seal Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways (SAA) and Turkish Airlines have announced a landmark codeshare agreement set to take effect on March 1, 2026, marking a significant step in expanding connectivity between Africa and Europe. The deal was formalized during a signing ceremony in Geneva on December 5, 2025, att
NCAA Issues AOC to Blue Dolphin Aviation and MCM Jets
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expanded the country’s portfolio of authorized air service providers with the issuance of Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) to two new entrants—Blue Dolphin Aviation Limited and MCM Jets Limited.
Nigeria Steps Up Pilot Training as IBUAM Commits to 30 Jabiru Aircraft Fleet Expansion
The Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Auxano Aviation for the purchase of 30 Jabiru J430 training aircraft. The agreement was concluded on Thursday on the sidelines of the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow, held from 2 to 4 December 2025 at Ab
Air Algérie Unveils New Group Strategy with Tour Operator Launch and MRO Spin-Off
Algeria's national carrier, Air Algérie, is embarking on a significant strategic transformation, announcing plans to restructure itself into an aviation group or holding company. This move aims to bolster the performance of its activities and subsidiari
Aviation Safety in Africa: Real Progress, Persistent Vulnerabilities … Airlines Call for Stronger Collective Action
On the sidelines of AFRAA’s 58th Annual General Assembly in Luanda, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi
RAM to Launch Los Angeles Starting June 2026
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to inaugurate a new, non-stop service between Casablanca (CMN) and Los Angeles (LAX) on June 7, 2026. This highly anticipated route marks the Moroccan national carrier's fourth destination in the United States, adding to its existing services to New York, Washington D.C., and Miami.