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ATA Highlights Strong Growth but Persistent Structural Challenges at Focus Africa Conference

admin — Sun, 03 May 2026 11:51:55 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has outlined a mixed outlook for African aviation, combining strong traffic growth with continued structural constraints, during its presentation at the Focus Africa conference held in Addis Ababa. Speaking at the event, IATA Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi, said the continent is set [...]

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Nigeria Caps Jet Fuel Prices to Avert Airline Disruptions

admin — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:22:10 +0000

Nigeria has moved to cap jet fuel prices and introduce credit arrangements for airlines in an effort to prevent widespread flight disruptions as fuel costs surge. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has set indicative price bands for aviation fuel, with prices in Lagos expected to range between 1,760 and 1,988 naira per [...]

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Cabo Verde Airlines Resumes U.S. Service with Providence Route

admin — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:05:32 +0000

Cabo Verde Airlines is set to resume flights to the United States, launching a new transatlantic service to Providence, Rhode Island, in a move that underscores the airline’s strategy of targeting niche diaspora markets. The route will commence on May 4, 2026, with one weekly frequency, increasing to twice weekly from June 5, 2026. The [...]

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Embraer Backlog Hits Record $32.1 Billion as Deliveries Surge in Q1 2026

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:34:51 +0000

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has reported a record order backlog of $32.1 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive all-time high for the company as demand strengthens across its commercial, executive and defense businesses. The manufacturer delivered 44 aircraft during the quarter, a 47% increase compared to the same period last [...]

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The Future of Aviation Depends on Empowering the Modern Pilot

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:48:22 +0000

As aviation becomes more advanced, more automated, and more data-driven, a dangerous assumption is quietly taking hold: that technology is reducing the burden on pilots. In reality, the opposite is happening. Modern pilots are not simply flying aircraft, they are managing increasingly complex systems, interpreting continuous streams of data, and making high-stakes decisions in environments [...]

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Airlink Targets Abuja Route as Regional Expansion Gains Momentum

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:47:40 +0000

South African carrier Airlink has applied to operate daily flights between Johannesburg and Abuja, signaling a further push into West Africa as the airline continues to expand its regional footprint. The airline has submitted an application to the International Air Services Licensing Council to operate seven return flights per week between Johannesburg and Nnamdi Azikiwe [...]

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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Six Additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:11:24 +0000

Ethiopian Airlines has placed an order for six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reinforcing its long-haul expansion strategy and strengthening its position as Africa’s largest widebody operator. The order comes as the airline converts previously held options into firm commitments, bringing its total 787 order pipeline to 26 aircraft, with deliveries expected to begin from [...]

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Air Senegal Exits Long-Haul Operations as Financial Pressures Force Strategic Reset

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:35:38 +0000

Air Senegal has formally exited in-house long-haul operations after returning its final Airbus A330-900neo, marking a significant shift in strategy for the West African carrier as it moves to stabilize its finances. The return of the aircraft follows mounting financial and legal pressure on the airline, including action taken by French state investment bank Bpifrance, [...]

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Boeing Delivers 143 Commercial Aircraft in Q1 2026 as Production Stabilizes

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:55:26 +0000

Boeing delivered 143 commercial aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, signaling continued stabilization in production as the manufacturer works through supply chain constraints and a historically large order backlog. The deliveries were dominated by the 737 programme, which accounted for 114 aircraft, underscoring its central role in Boeing’s recovery and global narrowbody demand. The [...]

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Etihad Expands African Network with New Routes Across West, Central and Southern Africa

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:56:40 +0000

Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its African network, unveiling a series of new routes that will deepen its presence across the continent and strengthen connectivity through its Abu Dhabi hub. The airline’s latest expansion includes new direct services to Asmara in Eritrea, Accra in Ghana, Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the [...]

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