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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Eight Boeing 777-8 Freighters and Two 777Fs in Major Cargo Expansion

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:27:04 +0000

Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for eight Boeing 777-8 Freighters and two current-generation 777 Freighters, significantly expanding its long-term cargo capacity and becoming the first African airline to order Boeing’s next-generation 777X freighter. The ten-aircraft agreement strengthens an already substantial dedicated freighter operation at Ethiopian and gives the airline additional capacity across two [...]

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African Airlines Outpace Global Market as Passenger Demand Rises 6.7% in August

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:13:14 +0000

African airlines recorded a 6.7% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand in August 2026, significantly outperforming a global aviation market that contracted during the month, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). International capacity among African carriers increased even faster, rising 8.3% compared with August 2025. As a result, the region’s [...]

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Zimbabwe Considers Stock Market Listing for Air Zimbabwe in Bid to Fund Turnaround

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:46:58 +0000

Zimbabwe is considering listing national carrier Air Zimbabwe on the country’s stock exchanges as authorities search for private capital to rebuild an airline that has struggled for years with financial constraints, grounded aircraft and an ageing fleet. The proposal would represent a significant shift in how Zimbabwe finances its flag carrier, potentially opening Air Zimbabwe [...]

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African Airlines Pool 2.1 Billion Litres of Fuel Demand in Push to Cut Operating Costs

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:41:12 +0000

Fifteen African airlines are combining approximately 2.1 billion litres of annual aviation fuel demand across around 190 locations, using collective purchasing power to negotiate better prices and commercial terms in one of the clearest examples yet of airline cooperation on the continent. The initiative, operated through the African Airlines Association’s Joint Fuel Purchase Project, is [...]

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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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Boeing Sees Africa Among Fastest-Growing Aviation Markets in New 20-Year Foreca

admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:28:25 +0000

FARNBOROUGH, UK – Boeing has identified Africa as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets over the next two decades, with the continent expected to play an increasingly important role in global fleet expansion as airlines respond to rising passenger demand, urbanisation and economic growth. Released ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing’s 2026 Commercial [...]

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Uganda Airlines Places First Boeing Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:24:05 +0000

Boeing and Uganda Airlines announced today that the national carrier is ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernize its fleet. The airline’s first-ever Boeing airplane purchase will support growing demand across its regional and international network. “This commitment with Boeing marks a defining step in Uganda Airlines’ growth journey and in [...]

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Embraer Forecasts Africa to Be World’s Third-Fastest Growing Air Travel Market Through 2045

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:33:48 +0000

FARNBOROUGH, UK – Africa is expected to become the world’s third-fastest growing air travel market over the next two decades, driven by rising regional connectivity, economic integration and expanding trade, according to Embraer’s newly released Market Outlook 2026, unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer forecasts passenger traffic across Africa will grow [...]

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Farnborough International Airshow Opens as Aerospace Industry Looks Beyond Supply Chain Crisis

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:17:14 +0000

The Farnborough International Airshow opened on Monday, bringing together global aerospace leaders for one of the industry’s most influential trade events, with commercial aircraft orders, defence spending and next-generation technologies expected to dominate the agenda over the week. Running from 20–24 July, the biennial event has attracted a record 1,600 exhibitors, reflecting growing demand across [...]

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Air Zimbabwe to Resume Direct London Flights

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:55:07 +0000

Air Zimbabwe is set to resume direct scheduled passenger flights between Harare and London later this month, marking the national carrier’s return to one of its most important international routes after an absence of more than two decades. According to a statement issued by the airline on Wednesday, the Harare–London Gatwick service will commence on [...]

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