Tag: Africa
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,...
Rapid Traffic Growth Returns Lagos Airport to Africa’s Top Aviation Hubs
Nigeria's Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, has re-entered the list of Africa's 10 busiest airports after recording the continent's fastest year-on-year growth in...
Nigeria Becomes Africa’s First Airbus H160 Offshore Operations Hub with Bristow...
Nigeria has become the first country in Africa to deploy the Airbus H160 for commercial offshore operations following Bristow Helicopters' introduction of the next-generation...
Rising Airline Numbers Fail to Lift Nigeria’s Air Passenger Growth
Nigeria's aviation industry is facing growing concerns over stagnant passenger traffic despite a steady increase in the number of airlines operating in the country,...
United Nigeria Airlines Secures AFRAA Membership in Continental Expansion Push
United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a full member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), a milestone that strengthens the carrier's position within...
Africa Pushes Aviation Overhaul, Calls for Lower Costs and Modern Infrastructure
Africa's aviation leaders have renewed calls for sweeping reforms across the continent's air transport sector, urging governments and industry stakeholders to tackle infrastructure deficiencies,...
TAAG Joins IATA CO2 Connect to Advance Emissions Transparency and Sustainability...
TAAG Angola Airlines has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) CO2 Connect programme, strengthening its commitment to sustainability, environmental transparency and alignment with...
SAHCO Delivers Record Earnings, Sets Sights on International Expansion
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reported its strongest financial performance to date, posting robust growth in revenue and profitability while unveiling plans...