Ethiopia Breaks Ground on $12.5B Bishoftu Airport Mega-Hub
Ethiopia has begun construction on the $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport to expand capacity to 110 million annual passengers.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Airlines
Air Zimbabwe Boeing 777 Fleet Acquisition and Challenges
Air Zimbabwe acquired two ex-Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER jets, though the fleet faced significant operational groundings and regulatory bans.
Jun 19, 20263 min
Airlines
Royal Air Maroc Targets Growth in African Connectivity
Royal Air Maroc CEO Abdelhamid Addou outlined a strategic push for regional connectivity and the Single African Air Transport Market at AFCAC Expo 2026.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Festus Keyamo to Lead $7bn African Aviation Initiative
The African Development Bank appointed Nigeria's Festus Keyamo to lead a $7 billion program aimed at modernizing aviation infrastructure across Africa.
May 29, 20264 min
Business
Ethiopian Airlines Opens Negele Borena Geda Airport
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated Negele Borena Geda Airport, the 24th domestic destination for Ethiopian Airlines.
May 27, 20264 min
Airlines
Nigeria Traffic Grows 10% as IATA Cites Africa Costs
Nigeria's air passenger traffic grew over 10%, but IATA warns high costs and $774M in blocked funds threaten sustainable African aviation growth.
May 8, 20266 min
Business
EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jet
EgyptAir has received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, one of 18 jets leased from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of its ongoing fleet modernization plan.
May 3, 20265 min
Airlines
IATA Urges Africa to Lower Aviation Taxes for Economic Growth
IATA is urging African governments to lower aviation taxes, which are 15% above the global average, to boost economic growth and regional integration.
May 1, 20264 min
Regulatory
Ethiopian Airlines Expands in Nigeria, Boosting Weekly Flights to 38
Ethiopian Airlines increased its Nigerian weekly flights to 38, capitalizing on strong market demand and assisting Gulf carriers during airspace closures.
Apr 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years, Highlights 65-Year Nigerian Partnership
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting 65 years of continuous service to Nigeria and its diversified aviation business model.
Apr 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Ethiopia Begins Building $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport
Construction begins on Ethiopia's $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport, which will become Africa's largest hub with a capacity of 110 million passengers.
Apr 12, 20265 min
Airports
AASA CEO: Small Fleets Cost African Airlines Continental Market Share
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi stated small fleet sizes and regulatory issues prevent African airlines from dominating their own market, ceding share to...
Apr 3, 20265 min
Business
Nigeria's Aviation Hub Ambition Faces Infrastructure and Policy Hurdles
Nigeria's bid for a major African aviation hub is stalled by poor airport infrastructure, excessive taxes, and the lack of strong domestic airlines.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Business
Air Algérie Adds 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, Taking Over GOL Slots
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.
Mar 28, 20265 min
Business
Binani Air Secures AOC for Scheduled Flight Operations in Nigeria
Binani Air has secured an Air Operator Certificate from Nigeria's NCAA to launch scheduled domestic flights, marking a milestone for female-led airlines.
Mar 20, 20264 min
Airlines
Nigeria's Air Travel Growth Stagnates Amidst Private Jet Boom, Experts Say
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.
Mar 20, 20264 min
Business
IATA Sets Focus Africa 2026 to Target Safety and Connectivity
IATA will host its Focus Africa conference in Addis Ababa in April 2026 to advance aviation safety, connectivity, and operational efficiency on the continent.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Business
Air Peace Inks Travelport Deal to Expand Global Access for African Routes
Air Peace and Travelport signed a multi-year deal, giving global travel agents real-time access to the Nigerian airline's inventory and ancillaries.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Business
Kenya Launches Major JKIA Expansion with New Passenger Terminal
KAA has launched a major infrastructure program for Nairobi's JKIA to ease congestion and meet long-term passenger growth projections.
Mar 6, 20264 min
Airports
Nigeria to Host Aviation Investment Summit to Secure Aircraft Financing
Nigeria will host the maiden NAAIS summit in April to attract global investors for aircraft acquisition and bridge the nation's aviation capacity gap.
Mar 6, 20265 min
Business