South Africa transport bailouts have returned to the spotlight after the government approved billions of rand in guarantees to stabilize the country’s struggling logistics operator Transnet. According to reporting by TopAuto, government officials authorized a R51-billion guarantee facility designed to…
Uganda Airlines ACMI lease plans are underway after both of the carrier’s long-haul aircraft were grounded for unscheduled maintenance, disrupting key international routes. According to aviation intelligence platform ch-aviation, journalist Hilka Birns reported that the airline is seeking a short-term…
Africa aviation growth is increasingly being shaped by two key cities: Addis Ababa and Nairobi. These East African capitals have become major air transport hubs connecting Africa to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Their airports and national carriers are…
Ethiopian Airlines Australia flights are poised to become a reality, with Executive Traveller reporting that the carrier plans to launch non-stop services from Addis Ababa to the Australian continent in 2028, subject to securing suitable long-range aircraft. Ethiopia’s flag carrier,…
South Africa’s aviation industry is in the spotlight after reports emerged that a private equity group is moving to purchase the nation’s largest domestic airline. According to Bloomberg via BusinessTech, Harith General Partners is in advanced talks to acquire FlySafair,…
The new Ethiopian Airlines headquarters is being built near Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport. The multi-building complex topped out in 2025, and officials now expect full completion in August 2026, with commercial, corporate, and customer service facilities housed in a…
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…
