14 aviation articles tagged “African Aviation”
Ethiopian Airlines increased its Nigerian weekly flights to 38, capitalizing on strong market demand and assisting Gulf carriers during airspace closures.
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting 65 years of continuous service to Nigeria and its diversified aviation business model.
Construction begins on Ethiopia's $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport, which will become Africa's largest hub with a capacity of 110 million passengers.
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi stated small fleet sizes and regulatory issues prevent African airlines from dominating their own market, ceding share to...
Nigeria's bid for a major African aviation hub is stalled by poor airport infrastructure, excessive taxes, and the lack of strong domestic airlines.
Air Algérie ordered ten more Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, taking over unused delivery slots from GOL to accelerate its fleet renewal and expansion program.
Binani Air has secured an Air Operator Certificate from Nigeria's NCAA to launch scheduled domestic flights, marking a milestone for female-led airlines.
Nigeria's air passenger growth has stagnated for a decade, lagging African peers due to economic issues and a private jet market siphoning airline revenue.
IATA will host its Focus Africa conference in Addis Ababa in April 2026 to advance aviation safety, connectivity, and operational efficiency on the continent.
Air Peace and Travelport signed a multi-year deal, giving global travel agents real-time access to the Nigerian airline's inventory and ancillaries.
KAA has launched a major infrastructure program for Nairobi's JKIA to ease congestion and meet long-term passenger growth projections.
Nigeria will host the maiden NAAIS summit in April to attract global investors for aircraft acquisition and bridge the nation's aviation capacity gap.
Uganda Airlines wet-leases an Ethiopian Airlines B787 to resume long-haul flights after its A330neo fleet was grounded for unscheduled maintenance.
Middle East airspace closures shift global traffic from Gulf hubs to African carriers like Ethiopian Airlines, causing major disruptions and financial losses.
