South Africa’s Lift airline IATA membership marks a strategic milestone as the low-cost carrier gains full entry into the International Air Transport Association (IATA) community, according to an aviation report by Lorne Philipot at AirlineGeeks. This development elevates Lift’s global…
Air Peace has rejected allegations that it defrauded Nigerians in connection with its proposed Lagos–São Paulo direct flight, insisting that the route has not yet launched and remains under regulatory and diplomatic review. The airline said it has not sold…
Ghana is advancing plans to relaunch its long-awaited national airline, with commercial flights expected to begin within the next 12 months, according to Ghanaweb and statements by the country’s transport minister. In remarks attributed to Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe,…
Africa’s largest airlines by departing seat capacity in December 2025 underline the continent’s uneven but steadily recovering aviation market, led once again by Ethiopian Airlines. According to Business Insider Africa, the ranking reflects scheduled outbound seats offered by airlines across…
Namibia’s Cabinet has approved “Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd” as the official name for the country’s proposed new national airline, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said in media remarks. The company will be registered as a state-owned entity with an…
Royal Air Maroc’s ambitious Royal Air Maroc 200 aircraft tender will begin delivering new planes from 2028, the carrier’s CEO confirmed in recent interviews, a dramatic acceleration of the Moroccan flag carrier’s fleet renewal and growth plan. According to reporting…
South African carriers and aviation stakeholders warned of severe operational and financial disruption after Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) suspended hundreds of instrument flight procedures (IFPs), a move that has forced route changes, cancellations and resulted in longer flight…
Air Burkina has taken delivery of a second Embraer E190 aircraft, landing at Ouagadougou International Airport on 30 October 2025 in a ceremony attended by government officials. The addition marks a key step in the carrier’s post-restructuring recovery and is…
Africa’s aviation sector continues to evolve with notable fleet additions, regulatory partnerships, and new domestic routes. This week’s aviation developments, first reported by AeroTrail (Week 30, 2025), highlight how carriers and regulators are strengthening infrastructure and competitiveness. Major updates include…
A strategic fleet upgrade takes shape FlyGabon’s fleet expansion is gathering pace with the arrival of its first Airbus A320 and the first new ATR 42-600, moves designed to strengthen domestic connectivity and open higher-capacity international routes from Libreville. As…
