Tag: Africa
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...
Falcon Aero Taps Aviation Veteran Akinkuotu to Lead Next Phase of...
Falcon Aerospace Limited (Falcon Aero) has appointed former Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Folayele Akinkuotu, as Chairman of its Board...
AfBAA Commissions Pan-African Study to Unlock Business Aviation Growth
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has launched a major research initiative aimed at providing the most comprehensive data-driven assessment of business aviation across...
Africa’s Aviation Future Hinges on Fuel Security, Lower Costs and Regional...
Three major developments highlighted by the International Air Transport Association reveal a common challenge confronting African aviation: the continent remains highly vulnerable to external...
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Mauritius from July 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa's largest network carrier, has announced the launch of a new direct passenger service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Port Louis,...
African Aviation Remains Resilient Despite Middle East Conflict-Induced Global Traffic Decline
The global aviation industry experienced a significant setback in April 2026 as escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered a sharp decline in passenger...