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Africa's aviation technology landscape has just taken a bold new turn,
as Air Tanzania officially confirms its
decision to partner with Sabre Corporation
for a sweeping overhaul of its passenger service systems. Announced on
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, the agreement is
designed to … read more
Africa's largest airline group is
set for a period of steady leadership, as Ethiopian
Airlines has officially extended the tenure of its Group
Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew
Bekele, until August 2027.
The decision brings much-needed clarity after months of speculation
surround… read more
Cameroon's
national airline is once again at the centre of a heated debate about
its future, as the country's Chamber of Accounts (Chambre
des comptes) has recommended suspending a proposed bank
loan of 128 million US dollars intended to
expand the fleet of Camair-Co. The
reco… read more
A
significant shift is quietly unfolding in East Africa's aviation
technology landscape, and its ripple effects will be felt by travel
agents, tour operators and corporate travel managers across the
continent. Air Tanzania Company Limited has
officially selected Sabre to power both
its core P… read more
Africa's
largest airline is once again in the international spotlight, this time
over the growing challenge of recovering revenues held in restricted
markets. Ethiopian Airlines currently has approximately 45
million US dollars of ticket sales revenue blocked in
Russia, a direct consequence of Western financial
sanct… read more
Algeria's
national carrier, Air Algérie, is stepping
up its investment in professional aviation training through its
dedicated subsidiary, the Algerian National Aeronautical
Academy (ANAA). In an announcement made on 23 July 2026,
the academy confirmed the opening of registrations for a new specialised… read more
In
a decision that has captured the attention of the global aviation
community, Air India has appointed
Tewolde Gebremariam, the former Group Chief
Executive of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director. The announcement, made this week by the Tata
Group-owned carri… read more
Uganda Airlines is navigating one
of the most challenging chapters in its brief history, with its
interim Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake
openly attributing the recent grounding of several aircraft to serious
maintenance shortcomings identified soon after he assumed leadership in
February. The revelations she… read more
A notable shift in the
Central African aviation landscape is unfolding as
Camair-Co, Cameroon's state-owned flag
carrier, adjusts its operational strategy in response to persistent
fleet challenges. The airline has replaced its 90-seat CRJ900, which it
had been operating under a wet-lease agreement with South African
… read more
A
fascinating pattern is emerging in the skies between Africa and the
United Kingdom, and it raises pressing questions for the continent's
aviation and tourism industries. With Air
Zimbabwe officially returning to London
Gatwick (LGW) from 22 July 2026 after a 14-year absence,
the airport's roster of… read more
Air Tanzania Picks Sabre to Modernise Passenger Systems and Embrace Next-Generation Retailing
Ethiopian Airlines Extends CEO Mesfin Tasew's Tenure to 2027, Steadying Africa's Aviation Giant
Cameroon Auditor Urges Halt to Camair-Co's \$128 Million Loan for New Aircraft Purchase
Air Tanzania Picks Sabre for PSS and NDC, Reshaping East African Airline Distribution
Air Algérie Launches New Ground Handling Training to Strengthen North African Aviation Talent
African Aviation Icon Tewolde Gebremariam Named Air India Chief in Landmark Move
Uganda Airlines Interim CEO Blames Fleet Groundings on Maintenance Gaps, Charts Recovery Path
Why African Airlines Keep Crowding London Gatwick While Bigger UK Markets Stay Untapped
