What do we know about Africa’s low-cost carriers?
Almost every African country has a national full-service carrier, which is carefully protected. But the same cannot be said about the…
Aviation in Africa
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Stay updated on the latest news, developments, and challenges in the dynamic aviation industry in Africa.
Embracing digitalization: What can customers expect from Africa’s airlines?
The digitalization of airline services has grown exponentially over the last two years. As customers and passengers become accustomed…
Three South African satellites hitch a ride on the Falcon 9
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 has completed its third SmallSat Rideshare Program mission dubbed ‘Transporter-3’. The mission was launched on January…
Qatar to launch flights to Kano and Port Harcourt, boosts service to Nigeria
Qatar Airways will increase its services to Nigeria in March 2022 with the launch of new routes to…
What is the oldest airline in Africa?
Singling out a region’s oldest airline can be difficult. With KLM, the undisputed oldest airline in the world,…
Kenyan authorities issue a 7-day ban on flights from the UAE
Kenyan authorities have issued a seven-day travel ban on flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).…
Uganda Airlines’ A330neos resume Entebbe-Dubai pax flights
Uganda Airlines has resumed its Entebbe to Dubai frequency after the United Arab Emirates lifted its travel ban on…
EU states agree to lift travel ban on Southern African countries
European Union (EU) member states have agreed to lift the travel ban on Southern African countries following an…
Turning the tide: How policy change is reshaping African air services
Reforms in policy and legislation are gradually opening Africa’s airspace to increased commercial activity from both local and…
The future looks bright: updating Africa’s ageing airline fleets
Africa has the oldest aircraft fleet in the world. Despite Africans representing more than 17% of the world’s…
South African Airlink Jetstream 41 suffers fuselage damage after birdstrike
A Jetstream JS-41 operated by South African regional airline Airlink suffered damages to its fuselage and interior after…
Kenya Airways and South African Airways to partner to form a new airline
A new African airline will grace the skies soon. In his New Year’s speech, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta…
Is consolidation the answer to unlocking African aviation?
Shifts towards new market policies, airline behavior, operations models and governance are clearly pointing towards a consolidated African…