Tag: Africa
Africa’s Air Travel Boom to Drive Demand for 1,640 Aircraft
Africa’s passenger aviation market is projected to nearly triple over the next two decades, creating demand for 1,640 new passenger aircraft by 2045, according...
Air Travel Loses Momentum as Airlines Navigate a More Volatile Market
The global aviation industry is entering the final months of 2026 with a more complicated demand picture than the strong post-pandemic recovery might have...
Africa Outpaces Global Air Travel Market as August Demand Rises 6.7%
African airlines continued to outperform most major aviation markets in August, with passenger demand rising 6.7% year-on-year even as global air travel slipped back...
Emirates and the Kenya Tourism Board Sign Partnership Agreement to Drive...
Emirates and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) have signed a partnership agreement at the 2026 Arabian Travel Market, to strengthen collaboration and support the...
Africa’s Aircraft Fleet Set to More Than Double by 2045 as...
Africa’s commercial aviation market is poised for significant expansion over the next two decades, with the continent’s aircraft fleet projected to more than double...
Africa’s Passenger Demand Outpaces Global Growth as July Traffic Rises 6.4%
African airlines recorded one of the strongest increases in international passenger demand in July, with traffic rising 6.4% year-on-year, significantly outperforming the global market,...
Enugu Air Joins AFRAA as 50th Member, Targets Wider Network
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as its 50th member, strengthening the representation of Nigeria’s growing domestic aviation market within the...
African Air Cargo Demand Rises 4.7% in June as Capacity Falls...
African airlines recorded a 4.7% year-on-year increase in air cargo demand in June 2026, even as available cargo capacity declined by 7.1%, according to...
Uganda Airlines Orders Eight Boeing Jets to Expand Regional Network
Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever direct aircraft order with Boeing, committing to the purchase of eight new aircraft as the national carrier accelerates...
ASKY Strengthens Regional Network with New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft
ASKY Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, boosting its capacity to deepen regional connectivity,...