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Namibia Moves to Relaunch a National Airline in a Clean Break from the Past

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:06:02 +0000

Namibia is moving toward the relaunch of a national airline, five years after the collapse of its former flag carrier, in what is shaping up to be one of the most deliberate resets in African aviation. The government is advancing plans to establish a new airline, distinct from the defunct Air Namibia, with operations targeted [...]

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Uganda Airlines Announces Landmark Order for Africa’s First Airbus A380

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:10:28 +0000

In a bold move that signals its long-term ambition to position itself among the world’s leading intercontinental carriers, Uganda Airlines has announced plans to acquire Africa’s first Airbus A380, a pre-owned example of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. According to senior officials familiar with the development, the double-deck jet will be deployed on high-demand long-haul [...]

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Air Cargo Demand up 11.2% in February 2026

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11.2% compared to February 2025 levels (+11.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 8.5% compared to February 2025 (+9.8% for international operations). “Air cargo [...]

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Kenya Airways Slips Back Into Losses as Structural Pressures Resurface

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:55:55 +0000

Kenya Airways slipped back into losses in 2025, underscoring the fragile economics of African aviation even as global travel demand rebounds and the carrier pushes ahead with a restructuring strategy centered on cargo and engineering. The airline reported a net loss of KShs 17.2 billion ($133 million) for the year ended December 31, reversing a [...]

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African Airlines Hit by Middle East Conflict as Costs Surge and Routes Collapse

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:13:40 +0000

African airlines are facing mounting disruption as the ongoing Middle East conflict ripples through global aviation, forcing flight suspensions, driving up fuel costs, and exposing the continent’s structural dependence on external air corridors. The crisis, triggered by escalating tensions involving Iran and its regional adversaries has led to widespread airspace closures across key Gulf states, [...]

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Air Cargo Becomes the Shock Absorber of Global Trade

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:39:49 +0000

In a year defined by geopolitical friction, tariff uncertainty and rapid technological change, air cargo quietly became one of the most important stabilizing forces in the global economy. A new report released by the International Air Transport Association shows that the sector played a decisive role in sustaining trade and economic growth in 2025, enabling [...]

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Kenya Airways Expands North American Reach Through New JetBlue Codeshare

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:02:51 +0000

Kenya Airways has signed a new unilateral codeshare agreement with JetBlue Airways, a move aimed at significantly expanding connectivity between East Africa and North America through New York. Under the agreement, Kenya Airways will place its flight code on a range of JetBlue-operated services from John F. Kennedy International Airport, allowing passengers arriving in New [...]

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IATA Releases 2025 Annual Safety Report

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:45:46 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: The all-accident rate of 32 per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights) was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 1.27. There were [...]

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African Airlines Suspend Middle East Flights as Conflict Disrupts Key Routes

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:51:34 +0000

Several African airlines have been forced to suspend or adjust flights to the Middle East as escalating tensions and airspace restrictions ripple through global aviation networks, disrupting one of the continent’s most important international corridors. The disruptions come as airlines across the world reroute or cancel services through parts of the Middle East due to [...]

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Uganda Airlines Turns to Ethiopian Airlines for Dreamliner Lease to Restore Long-Haul Operations

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:48:21 +0000

Uganda Airlines has secured a temporary wide-body aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines as it moves to stabilize its disrupted long-haul network and safeguard valuable airport slots following the grounding of its Airbus A330 fleet. The national carrier has arranged an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) lease for a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered ET-ASI, in a [...]

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