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In a significant strategic pivot that has captured the attention of the African aviation community, Madagascar Airlines is preparing to shed its current identity and revive the historic Air Madagascar brand by the end of October 2026. The transition, confirmed by the airline's new leadership on 11 September, is … read more
Nigeria's aviation landscape is set to welcome yet another new player, as startup carrier Caliphate Air prepares to take delivery of its second Embraer E190, an aircraft previously operated by Vietnam's Bamboo Airways. The incoming jet will join a first E190 already delivered to the Sokoto-backed airline, effect… read more
Nigeria's aviation sector faced considerable operational strain in August 2026, with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recording a staggering 4,765 delayed flights and 36 cancellations out of a total of 7,961 domestic operations. The figures, drawn from the regulator's monthly Summary of Domestic Airli… read more
Consumer protection has once again taken centre stage in African aviation, as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned RwandAir with a hefty N15 million fine for failing to resolve a passenger's baggage complaint within the timeframe prescribed by aviation regulations. The regulator's decisive action sends a st… read more
In a move that carries significant weight for the African aviation and tourism industry, Turkish Airlines has confirmed the permanent removal of eleven destinations from its long-term flight programme, with five of these being major sub-Saharan African cities. The affected African routes are Juba, Kinshasa, Libreville, L… read more
African travel professionals have plenty to celebrate as Qatar Airways unveils an ambitious winter schedule that promises to significantly strengthen connectivity between the continent and the rest of the world. The award-winning carrier will operate more than 186 weekly flights across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas … read more
East African aviation has taken another confident step forward as Tanzanian regional carrier FlightLink Ltd announces a significant new fleet investment. Speaking on the sidelines of the influential Aviation Africa summit held in Nairobi on 9 and 10 September 2026, the airline confirmed an order for four brand-new Cessna… read more
East African aviation is witnessing a fascinating new development as Kenyan private carrier Renegade Air secures a wet-lease agreement for the sole Dash 8-100 belonging to its rival, Mombasa Air Safari. The move underscores Renegade's growing appetite for expansion and highlights the increasingly dynamic competitive landscape sh… read more
Central African aviation is set for a landmark moment as Royal Airways, the Chadian private carrier, prepares to launch a brand-new direct service between N'Djamena and Bangui from 7 October 2026. The route fills a critical gap in the regional aviation map, offering a direct link between Chad and the Central African Republic tha… read more
Southern African aviation just received a welcome boost as FlySafair, South Africa's leading low-cost carrier, prepares to launch a brand-new scheduled service between Johannesburg and Lusaka from 1 February 2027. The move introduces a fresh, affordable option for travellers seeking to connect South Africa with Zambia, and it co… read more
Madagascar Airlines Set to Reclaim Iconic Air Madagascar Identity by End of October
Caliphate Air Boosts Launch Fleet With Second Embraer E190 Ahead of Q4 2026 Debut
Nigeria Records Nearly 5,000 Domestic Flight Delays in August as Pressure on Airlines Mounts
Nigeria's NCAA Slaps RwandAir with N15 Million Fine Over Unresolved Baggage Complaint
Turkish Airlines Permanently Drops Five Key African Cities From 2027 Network Plan
Qatar Airways Ramps Up African Winter Schedule with Zanzibar, Seychelles and Johannesburg Boost
Tanzania's FlightLink Orders Four New Cessna Grand Caravans to Power Regional Expansion
Renegade Air Wet-Leases Mombasa Air Safari's Only Dash 8-100 in Bold East African Move
Royal Airways to Connect N'Djamena and Bangui from 7 October in Central African Aviation Milestone
FlySafair Opens Budget-Friendly Johannesburg-Lusaka Route from February 2027
