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Namibia Pushes Ahead With New National Airline Five Years After Air Namibia’s Collapse

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:24:52 +0000

Namibia is moving closer to returning to the airline business, five years after liquidating loss-making Air Namibia, reopening a national debate over whether the country needs a flag carrier and, more importantly, whether a new airline can avoid the financial and strategic failures of its predecessor. The government is developing a new carrier under the [...]

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Ethiopian Airlines Retains Africa’s Top Airline Crown as EgyptAir Surges in 2026 Skytrax Rankings

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:23:14 +0000

Ethiopian Airlines has retained its position as Africa’s highest-ranked carrier in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, extending its run at the top to nine consecutive years, while EgyptAir recorded one of the strongest improvements among the continent’s leading airlines. The latest rankings place Ethiopian Airlines first in Africa, followed by EgyptAir, Air Mauritius, Royal [...]

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Uganda Airlines Launches Accra and Kigali Services in Major Regional Network Expansion

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:44:24 +0000

Uganda Airlines has officially launched scheduled flights to Accra, Ghana, and Kigali, Rwanda, marking another milestone in the national carrier’s regional expansion strategy as it strengthens its footprint across Africa. The new services expand Uganda Airlines’ intra-African network and reinforce its ambition to position Entebbe International Airport as a growing regional hub connecting East, West [...]

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Ethiopian Airlines Weighs Airbus, Boeing and Embraer in Major Narrowbody Fleet Decision

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:39:10 +0000

Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to make one of the most significant fleet decisions in its recent history as it evaluates three competing aircraft types for an order of 25 new narrowbody aircraft expected to be finalized next month. The airline is assessing the Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737 MAX 7 and Embraer E195-E2 as it looks [...]

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United Nigeria Airlines Joins AFRAA as Full Member Amid Expansion Drive

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:07:52 +0000

United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a Full Member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), strengthening the continental body’s presence in Nigeria, Africa’s largest aviation market by population. The move marks another milestone for the fast-growing Nigerian carrier as it continues expanding its domestic, regional and international ambitions just over five years after launching [...]

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Uganda Airlines Commits to $1 Billion Boeing Fleet Expansion in Major Strategic Shift

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:38:45 +0000

Uganda Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft in a sweeping fleet expansion and modernization plan that signals a major strategic shift for the national carrier. The agreement, signed at State House Entebbe and witnessed by President Yoweri Museveni, includes the acquisition of eight passenger aircraft and two freighters [...]

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Air Congo Takes Off Regionally with Five New International Routes

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:59 +0000

Air Congo, the newly established flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has announced a significant expansion of its route network, marking a major milestone in its evolution from a domestic operator to a regional player in Africa’s aviation landscape. The airline, which commenced operations in December 2024 with domestic flights out [...]

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Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026

admin — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:40:41 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist. Highlights include: Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net profit of $41 billion in 2026 (up from $39.5 billion in 2025). While this would set a new record, [...]

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TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways ink Codeshare Agreement

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:35:38 +0000

TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways have announced a strategic codeshare agreement to enhance regional and intercontinental connectivity. This partnership strengthens the networks of both airlines, leveraging Luanda, Johannesburg, and Cape Town as key hubs for seamless travel across Africa and beyond. The codeshare agreement will enable both airlines to expand their networks by [...]

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Rwanda Strengthens Global Aviation Footprint as Parliament Ratifies 12 New Air Service Agreements

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:16:37 +0000

Rwanda’s Chamber of Deputies has approved twelve new air service agreements designed to expand RwandAir’s international and regional reach. The agreements, signed between 2022 and 2024, cover partnerships with Eswatini, Guinea, Georgia, Canada, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Oman, Poland, Suriname, France, and Zimbabwe. This legislative greenlight marks another key step in Rwanda’s effort to position itself [...]

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