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Airlink Launches Inaugural Cape Town-Mauritius Flights
Southern African carrier, Airlink has launched its inaugural flight from Cape Town to Mauritius, connecting the “most popular leisure and…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
United Airlines Celebrates The 5th Anniversary Of Service Between Johannesburg And Newark/New York
United Airlines has celebrated “the fifth anniversary of its non-stop flights between Johannesburg and its Newark/New York hub, Newark Liberty…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Receives Indian High Commissioner On Aviation Partnership
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo (SAN), received in audience the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria,…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
ATNS Appoints Mr. Matome Moholola As Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Board of Directors of Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has appointed Mr. Matome Moholola “as the company’s Chief…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreement With Boeing For 777-8F And 777F Freighters To Expand Cargo Fleet
The airline is the first in Africa to order the new 777-8 Freighter Africa’s leading carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET)…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
FastJet Zimbabwe Partners With Zimbabwe Tourism Authority In Promotion Of Sanganai Hlanganani Dzimbabwe Tourism Expo
Fastjet Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality, through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), have partnered “to promote the…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines To Resume Flights To Durban, South Africa In December 2026
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is set to resume daily passenger services to Durban, South Africa, effective 11 December 2026. Africa’s largest…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
AfDB Signs €270 Million Financing Agreement To Expand Morocco’s Airport Modernisation
African Development Bank Group (AFDB) President, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah and Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah presided…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
UNHCR And ASKY Partner To Expand African Refugees’ Access To Jobs And Economic Opportunities
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Pan-African airline, Compagnie Aérienne ASKY have concluded “a three-year partnership to expand refugees’ access…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Ibom Air And Etihad Airways Sign Interline Agreement
Nigerian carrier, Ibom Air and the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways have signed “an interline agreement…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airlines Record 6.7% Increase In August 2026 Global Passenger Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s global passenger demand data for August shows that “African airlines saw a 6.7% increase…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Tanzania Immigration Department Removes Nigeria From Referred Visa Category
The Immigration Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs of The United Republic of Tanzania has officially removed the citizens…
September 30
MONDAY UKOHA
ACSA Appoints Mr. Siphamandla Mthethwa As Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) led by the Chairperson, Mr. Irvin Phenyane has appointed Mr. Siphamandla Mthethwa…
September 30
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airlines Record 3.0% Increase In August 2026 Global Air Cargo Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s global air cargo markets data for August 2026 shows that “African airlines saw a…
September 30
MONDAY UKOHA
Airbus A350F Freighter Completes Its First Flight
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus’ A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its first flight. Airbus says,…
September 30
MONDAY UKOHA
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African Airlines Record 6.7% Increase In August 2026 Global Passenger Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s global passenger demand data for August shows that “African…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airlines Record 3.0% Increase In August 2026 Global Air Cargo Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s global air cargo markets…
Airbus A350F Freighter Completes Its First Flight
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus’ A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of…
ASKY Welcomes Its Aircraft ET-BBB Return To Service Following Major Structural Repairs
ASKY has welcomed “the return to service of Boeing 737…
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Airlines News
Airlink Launches Inaugural Cape Town-Mauritius Flights
Southern African carrier, Airlink has launched its inaugural flight from Cape Town to Mauritius, connecting the “most popular leisure and…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
United Airlines Celebrates The 5th Anniversary Of Service Between Johannesburg And Newark/New York
United Airlines has celebrated “the fifth anniversary of its non-stop flights between Johannesburg and its Newark/New York hub, Newark Liberty…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreement With Boeing For 777-8F And 777F Freighters To Expand Cargo Fleet
The airline is the first in Africa to order the new 777-8 Freighter Africa’s leading carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET)…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
FastJet Zimbabwe Partners With Zimbabwe Tourism Authority In Promotion Of Sanganai Hlanganani Dzimbabwe Tourism Expo
Fastjet Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality, through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), have partnered “to promote the…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines To Resume Flights To Durban, South Africa In December 2026
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is set to resume daily passenger services to Durban, South Africa, effective 11 December 2026. Africa’s largest…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
UNHCR And ASKY Partner To Expand African Refugees’ Access To Jobs And Economic Opportunities
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Pan-African airline, Compagnie Aérienne ASKY have concluded “a three-year partnership to expand refugees’ access…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
ASKY Welcomes Its Aircraft ET-BBB Return To Service Following Major Structural Repairs
ASKY has welcomed “the return to service of Boeing 737 aircraft ET-BBB, following an extensive heavy maintenance and structural repair…
September 25
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Cargo Partners With CargoAi To Enhance Its Digital Booking Capabilities
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has partnered with “CargoAi as its strategic partner to further enhance the digital operations.” ET…
September 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Air Senegal Strengthen Fleet With Boeing 737-800 Acquisition
Air Senegal has strengthened and modernised its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800. Air Senegal says, “this acquisition…
September 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Lufthansa Group Expands Its Boeing 737 MAX Fleet
According to Lufthansa Group, “the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved the exercise of options for 20 Boeing…
September 18
MONDAY UKOHA
NEWS
Airport News
AfDB Signs €270 Million Financing Agreement To Expand Morocco’s Airport Modernisation
African Development Bank Group (AFDB) President, Dr. Sidi…
October 5
MONDAY UKOHA
ACSA Appoints Mr. Siphamandla Mthethwa As Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)…
September 30
MONDAY UKOHA
ACI WORLD Outlines Four Priorities For Next-Generation Airports
The Director-General of Airports Council International (ACI) World,…
September 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Walvis Bay International Airport Strengthens Aviation Safety With Firefighting Vehicle
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has acquired an…
June 2
MONDAY UKOHA
Airports Company South Africa Appoints Mr. Charles Shilowa As Acting CEO
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has appointed…
May 15
MONDAY UKOHA
ZACL Signs Strategic MoU With Copperbelt University To Drive Digital Transformation With ERP Development
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has signed…
May 13
MONDAY UKOHA
Madagascar Airlines Unveils Lounge And Agency At Ivato Airport’s New Terminal
Madagascar Airlines has unveiled its new Business Lounge…
April 28
MONDAY UKOHA
Kenya Airports Authority Appoints Mr. Moses Wekesa As Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that “the…
April 17
MONDAY UKOHA
Ghana Kotoka International Airport Renamed Accra International Airport
Ghana’s Ministry of Transport has confirmed that “the…
March 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Commences Construction Of Bishoftu International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced “the official construction…
January 12
MONDAY UKOHA
Lagos State Receives Approval To Commence Lekki-Epe International Airport
The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
November 21
MONDAY UKOHA
AASA’s CEO Aaron Munetsi Outlines Pathways For Africa’s Aviation Growth
The Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association of…
October 22
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria’s Ibadan Airport Receives First Flight After Recent Upgrade
The Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan has received “its…
October 15
MONDAY UKOHA
FAAN Launches Operation Go Cashless
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in…
September 26
MONDAY UKOHA
Mr. Urvesh J. Desai Joins Zambia Airports Corporation As Managing Director
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of…
September 23
MONDAY UKOHA
NEWS
Policy News
ITAerea Aeronautical Business School Honours AFCAC For Advancing Aviation Capacity Building In Africa
The International Air Transport and Aeronautical Business School (ITAerea) has recognized the African Civil Aviation…
June 19
MONDAY UKOHA
AWAYA Calls For Investment In Women And Youth To Tackle Talent Shortage In The African Aviation Industry
Leaders and representatives of the African Women and Youth in Aviation (AWAYA) have called for…
June 19
MONDAY UKOHA
Namibia Calls For SAATM To Move From Commitments To Implementation
Speaking at the African Air Transport Convention & Expo, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Works and…
June 18
MONDAY UKOHA
AFRAA Calls On African Governments To Support SAF Production On The Continent Through Subsidies And Scale Ups
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has called on African governments to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
June 18
MONDAY UKOHA
African Ministers Adopt Lomé Declaration At African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026
Launches AFCAC Solidarity Commitment 2026-2028 At the day two of the Maiden edition of the…
June 17
MONDAY UKOHA
Rwanda And Togo Presidents And Ex President Obasanjo Headline First-Ever African Air Transport Convention And Expo In Lomé
Ministers and Heads of Delegation responsible for Transport, Tourism, Trade and Finance from African Union…
June 16
MONDAY UKOHA
IATA And ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at the…
June 2
MONDAY UKOHA
Ghana CAA Celebrates 40th Anniversary Showcasing Unity And Diversity
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a colourful “event,…
June 2
MONDAY UKOHA
ICAO Urges Strict Adherence To Health Protocols & WHO Guidance Amid Ebola Outbreak
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has urged “governments and aviation stakeholders to adhere strictly…
May 26
MONDAY UKOHA
AFCAC To Host First African Air Transport Convention And Expo
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in collaboration with the African Union (AU), African Continental…
May 26
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria And Cameroon Sign Bilateral Aviation Safety And Rescue Agreement
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, led a high-level…
February 28
MONDAY UKOHA
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Renews African CAAs And US FAA Approvals
Over 400 Business Aircraft Now Operating In Africa ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has “successfully…
November 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Kenya CAA Implements Online Personnel Licensing System
In a move aimed at eliminating duplication, improving efficiency and providing applicants with a faster…
September 23
MONDAY UKOHA
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: ICAO Launches Landmark Finvest Global Investment Portal
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) says it is partnering with International Renewable Energy Agency…
September 22
MONDAY UKOHA
EU Ban On Tanzanian Carriers: CAA Seeks To Resolve Safety Concerns
Following the European Commission’s “operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union” to air…
June 13
MONDAY UKOHA
MAGAZINE
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MAGAZINE
Cover Story
Managing Air Navigation Services During Conflicts: An Experience of NANSC
INTRODUCTION In times of regional geopolitical challenges, air transport is usually one of the most impacted industries. The short-lived Iran-Israel…
September 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Helicopter Operations In Africa: Trends, Challenges And Prospects
Helicopters have come to stay as indispensable tools in aviation’s contribution to emergency response, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airports in the Age of AI: Strategy, Risks, and Opportunities Executive Summary
By Dr. Sheryl Walters-Malcolm African aviation stands at a defining inflection point. Passenger traffic on the continent grew 7.8% in…
February 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Government Policy And The Future Of The African Airline Industry
African Airlines have been plagued by many challenges over the years. From small and aging fleet to inability to attract…
December 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Restrictive Travel Regimes For Africans Are Impeding SAATM And AfCFTA
By Monday Ukoha In September 2025, the government of Burkina Faso announced that it would waive visa fees for…
October 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Restrictive Travel Regimes For Africans Are Impeding SAATM And AfCFTA
By Monday Ukoha In September 2025, the government of Burkina Faso announced that it would waive visa fees for African…
October 23
MONDAY UKOHA
Artificial Intelligence (AI) And The Future Of Air Traffic Management
By Dina Abd Elghany We have been told that the machine now thinks, feels, decides, and interacts; that the pulse…
August 14
MONDAY UKOHA
Air Traffic Control Officers Shortage In Africa And The Search For Solutions
By Seton Serge Hodonou Why is Africa facing an air traffic control officer shortage at the very moment it needs…
August 14
MONDAY UKOHA
Aircraft Financing in Africa: How African Airlines Are Transforming Fleet Financing
By Tristan Brouard Africa’s aviation industry stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing population, the continued liberalization of…
June 17
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airports in The Age of SAATM and AfCFTA
By Monday Ukoha In the past couple of years and even currently many African countries have been investing in the…
February 10
MONDAY UKOHA
MAGAZINE
Airlines News
South African Airports Shine At 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards
South African airports, Cape Town International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport,…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 80TH Anniversary And 65 Years Of Partnership With Nigeria
Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated its 80th anniversary highlighting its history from a single flight destination…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
TAAG Angola And H2AIR Sign Agreement For TAAG’s Internship Programme
TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola and H2air Serviços Aéreos Lda have signed “a cooperation agreement under…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
Air Cairo Expands into the Nordic Market with Seven New Nonstop Routes
Air Cairo says it is launching “a major expansion into the Nordic market with the…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
Royal Jordanian Airlines Leases Two A321neos From Avolon
Aviation finance company, Avolon says it is leasing “two Airbus A321neo aircraft to Royal Jordanian…
December 18
MONDAY UKOHA
CemAir Launches New Route Linking George and Hoedspruit
CemAir is launching “a new domestic route connecting George and Hoedspruit to commence 17th May,…
December 16
MONDAY UKOHA
Airlink And Uganda Airlines Sign Interline Partnership Agreement
Southern Africa carrier, Airlink has signed an interline partnership agreement with Uganda Airlines. This strategic…
December 16
MONDAY UKOHA
Jambojet Appoints Ayisi Makatiani As New Chairman
Jambojet has appointed Mr. Ayisi Makatiani, E.B.S. as Chairman of the Board, the airline has…
December 16
MONDAY UKOHA
Turkish Airlines Orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Commits to More 737 MAX Jets
Turkish Airlines has made “a firm order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners”, the flag…
October 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Qatar Airways Cargo Increases Belly-Hold Capacity In Africa
Qatar Airways Cargo says it is “boosting belly-hold flight frequencies, in addition to its scheduled…
October 24
MONDAY UKOHA
MAGAZINE
Policy News
Highlights
Egypt CAA Submits National Action Plan To ICAO For The Aviation Sector Until 2028
The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) has submitted a national action plan for the aviation sector until the year 2028…
February 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Magazine
Mr. Urvesh J. Desai Joins Zambia Airports Corporation As Managing Director
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has appointed Mr. Urvesh J. Desai as…
October 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Highlights
AFCAC Builds States’ Capacity For Economic Regulation Under SAATM
Enabling States Draw Benefits From SAATM Implementation By Roland Ohaeri Point Of No Return The air transport…
August 15
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Magazine
AUC, Kingdom Of Morocco Sign Revised Constitution Of AFCAC
Agreement The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) says the Kingdom of Morocco have signed the AFCAC revised constitution and the…
April 27
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Featured Magazine
ICAO Adopts New Set Of SARPs
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council says it has adopted a new set of international Standards and Recommended Practices…
April 13
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Magazine
SACAA Unveils Security Culture Campaign
Awareness The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) says it is partnering with Mthatha Airport, in the Eastern Cape, in…
December 20
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Cover Story Magazine
Strengthening Collaboration For Restart, Recovery And Future Skies
By Boni Dibate CANSO brings the world’s air navigation service providers, leading industry innovators and air traffic management specialists…
August 20
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