Nigeria-based GIG Aviation to boost freighter operations with two ATR 72s
GIG Aviation will acquire two ATR 72-500 freighters to help the cargo company expand its network in Africa. In…
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Aviation developments & news from Africa, a continent with diverse and rapidly evolving air transport landscapes.
Nigerian airlines suspend plans to ground flights over fuel prices
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has agreed to temporarily suspend plans to ground flights over exorbitant jet…
Jambojet focuses on domestic recovery, no new int’l routes to be added in 2022
Kenya-based regional airline Jambojet will focus on growing its domestic operations before adding any new international routes in…
Air Tanzania almost halves its operating losses, Auditor General reveals
A report detailing the performance of Air Tanzania Company (ATCL) during the fiscal year 2020/21, has revealed that…
New startup airline Sentra Airways plans flights to Africa
A Manchester-based startup airline, Sentra Airways, will try to conquer the skies starting with their first flights to…
Kenya Airways urges consolidation to boost African aviation
Consolidation is the key to driving forward aviation in Africa, according to the chief executive of Kenya Airways. “The…
How aviation helps deliver aid to those in need in Africa
Africa is not the easiest region to operate in when it comes to ease of transportation. Journeys to…
What is Africa’s most powerful air force? | Data
Africa is home to some of the world’s longest-running conflicts. For many countries on the continent, having a…
How have African safari flights changed during the pandemic?
American filmmaker and author John Heminway has returned to Africa nearly every year since 1960. He’s written books…
Why have African airlines never flown the Airbus A380?
Airbus A380 aircraft can be seen flying over various African countries including South Africa, Egypt and Algeria. But not one of the plane’s carriers is, or has been, based or registered in Africa. AeroTime investigates why…
A day in the life of an African bush pilot
Bush aviation plays an essential role in some parts of the world. In regions with scarce infrastructure, no…
Top 10: What is the oldest passenger aircraft in Africa?
While some plane spotters look for rarer planes at the world’s largest airports, others collect photographs of popular…
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…
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,…
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…
How well do you know aviation in Africa? | Quiz
January 2022 marks Africa month at AeroTime, where our team has been focusing on the aviation industry in the region. From the biggest airports to…
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…
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…