RwandAir, Nigeria Launch Cargo Corridor to Cut Export Costs
RwandAir and Nigeria launched a new cargo corridor reducing freight rates to under $2 per kilogram for AfCFTA-certified exporters.
Jun 22, 20263 min
Airlines
Lomé Declaration 2026: Pushing for Cheaper African Air Travel
African ministers adopted the Lomé Declaration 2026 to reduce excessive air travel costs and accelerate the implementation of the SAATM mandate.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
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
Namibian Air Force Highlights Fleet at Aviation Week Africa 2026
Namibia's Air Force showcased its fleet at Aviation Week Africa 2026, promoting civil-military cooperation and regional air connectivity initiatives.
May 4, 20265 min
Business
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
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
Air Peace Expands West African Network with New April 2026 Schedules
Nigerian carrier Air Peace will expand its West African network from April 1, 2026, enhancing connectivity between key regional capitals like Lagos and Accra.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Airlines
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