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The
African aviation landscape faces fresh turbulence as Air
Sénégal confronts a massive \$65.2 million lawsuit filed
by three Irish leasing companies affiliated with global investment giant
Carlyle Aviation Partners. This legal battle, unfolding in New York's
federal court, exposes critical vulnerabilities within Afri… read more
Air
Burkina has swiftly moved to secure an emergency ACMI lease for a
Boeing 737 to sustain its scheduled flights after its sole owned
aircraft, an Embraer E190LR, was grounded for maintenance. This
short-term lease, effective from August 11 to September 11, 2025, covers
the full ACMI package—Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, … read more
South
Africa's dominant domestic carrier FlySafair has
successfully concluded a two-week pilot strike that
temporarily disrupted operations across the country's busiest air
corridors. The industrial action, which ran from July 21 to August 1,
2025, ended with a comprehensive agreement between the airline and trade
un… read more
The
United Arab Emirates has imposed a comprehensive airspace
ban on Sudanese carriers, effectively severing vital air
links between Sudan and one of the Middle East's most important
aviation hubs. This dramatic escalation in diplomatic tensions has left
thousands of passengers stranded and created significant operatio… read more
Zambian
carrier Proflight Zambia has implemented comprehensive
schedule enhancements across its domestic and regional
network, positioning the airline to capture growing demand as the
country targets three million international visitors by 2025. The
strategic adjustments reflect broader shifts in Southern African
avi… read more
Senegal's
national carrier faces mounting operational pressures as
Air Sénégal continues operating its crucial Dakar-Paris
route with a chartered Boeing 767-300ER from Portuguese
carrier euroAtlantic Airways. This temporary arrangement highlights the
fragility of fleet management strategies across West African aviation… read more
The
continental aviation landscape has reached a pivotal moment as
African airlines experience unprecedented growth
momentum, with industry data revealing remarkable
transformation across key performance metrics. Recent analysis indicates
that major carriers could generate an additional \$1.24
billion in annu… read more
The
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken
decisive enforcement action against two ValueJet pilots
following a serious safety protocol violation at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport. Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First
Officer Ivan Oloba had their licenses suspended with
immediate … read more
FlySafair
has solidified its position as Africa's dominant Boeing 737-800
operator following the acquisition of two nine-year-old
aircraft previously operated by China's Hainan Airlines. The South
African carrier now commands a fleet of 34 Boeing
737-800s, representing a strategic expansion that
incr… read more
Africa's
aviation landscape witnessed a defining moment as
Ethiopian Airlines delivered exceptional financial
results for the 2024/25 fiscal year, cementing its
position as the continent's undisputed carrier champion. The Addis
Ababa-based airline reported \$7.6 billion in total
revenue alongside record passe… read more
Air Sénégal Faces $65M Legal Battle: Wake-Up Call for African Aviation
Air Burkina’s Emergency Boeing 737 ACMI Lease Highlights Fleet Vulnerabilities in West Africa
FlySafair Strike Resolution Signals Aviation Sector Stability for African Market
UAE Blocks Sudan Airlines: Major Route Disruption Hits Regional Connectivity
Proflight Zambia Boosts Regional Routes with Strategic Schedule Overhaul
African Aviation Soars with 23.8% Revenue Growth as Strategic Partnerships Transform Sector
ValueJet Pilots Suspended: Safety Breach Highlights Nigerian Aviation Oversight
Ethiopian Airlines Posts $7.6B Revenue as Continental Hub Strategy Pays Off
