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Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on 3 September 2025 that the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has granted type-acceptance certification for its E-Jet E2 family, the E190-E2 and E195-E2, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for commercial operation in South Africa…
Nigeria’s aviation sector is running up against a shortage of serviceable aircraft that has left many pilots and aircraft engineers underemployed, according to reporting by BusinessDay. The article, based on interviews with industry insiders and workers, says reduced fleet availability…
Families of victims killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes asked a federal judge on Sept. 3 to reject a U.S. Department of Justice deal that would dismiss a felony conspiracy charge against Boeing, arguing the agreement fails to…
Namibia’s government has committed to establishing a Namibia new national airline, opting to build a fresh, sustainable carrier from scratch rather than revive the defunct Air Namibia, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi told local media. The statement, first summarized…
Air Côte d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo, marking the Ivorian carrier’s first widebody acquisition and a strategic move into scheduled long-haul services. FlightGlobal reporter David Kaminski-Morrow documented the arrival in early September 2025; Airbus confirmed the…
Turkish Airlines has signalled plans to add Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, to its West African network after its board approved a proposal to launch scheduled service to the capital, the airline said. The approval is conditional, dependent on “availability and market conditions”, …
Kenya Airways reported a sharp first-half loss for 2025 after multiple Boeing 787-8s were grounded for extended maintenance, a setback the carrier says is easing as aircraft return to service and parts bottlenecks slowly improve. According to FlightGlobal editor Lewis…
RwandAir has reinforced its narrowbody capacity with two additional Boeing 737-800s and expects an Airbus A330-200 before year-end, advancing a measured growth plan centered on reliability and regional connectivity. The move adds immediate seats on short- and medium-haul routes while…
Bolgatanga airport plan takes off in Ghana’s Upper East Ghana’s Transport Ministry has officially initiated processes for a new airport in Bolgatanga, aiming to strengthen regional air connectivity Ghana-wide, Citi Newsroom reports. The announcement was made during a strategic workshop…
Tanzania’s New Aviation Fee Sparks Industry Alarm The Citizen reports that Tanzania plans to introduce a Passenger Facilitation Fee (VI Tax) of $45 one-way and $90 return, starting 1 November 2025. Children under two are exempt, and airlines will collect…
