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FAAN Assures Nigerian Army Of Support For Welfare Flights, Logistics Expansion
The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has reaffirmed “the agency’s commitment to supporting the…
May 6
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria And Airbus Sign Working Together Agreement
The Nigeria Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN has signed a Working Together Agreement with…
May 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria Establishes Aircraft Leasing Company
In a bid to improve access to aircraft for Nigeria’s airlines, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus…
May 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Botswana Air Access Welcomes Proflight Zambia’s Flights Connecting Lusaka, Livingstone And Maun
The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced that “Botswana Air Access warmly welcomes the successful launch of Proflight…
May 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Clinches Best Airline In Africa At 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been recognised at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Award as the Best Airline in Africa. The airline…
May 5
MONDAY UKOHA
EgyptAir Takes Delivery Of First Boeing 737 MAX Jet Leased From SMBC Aviation Capital
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has confirmed that the Egypt’s national carrier, EgyptAir has taken “delivery of its first 737 MAX. The…
May 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Airbus Appoints Eric Kirstetter As Executive Vice President Strategy
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has appointed “Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective 18 May. He will succeed Matthieu Louvot,…
May 4
MONDAY UKOHA
South Africa Achieves 95.12% Score In ICAO ICVM Audit For Aviation Safety
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has announced that “South Africa reached another aviation safety milestone, achieving a preliminary…
May 4
MONDAY UKOHA
TrueNoord Announces Arcus Infrastructure Partners As New Majority Investor
Regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has announced that “infrastructure investor, Arcus Infrastructure Partners, has entered into definitive documentation to take a…
May 4
MONDAY UKOHA
Embraer’s Next‑Generation Praetor 600E Earns Triple Certification From ANAC, FAA, and EASA
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer’s Praetor 600E has earned “triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the…
May 4
MONDAY UKOHA
IATA Launches Pilot Billing & Settlement Plan in Somalia
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched “a pilot of its Billing & Settlement Plan (BSP) in Somalia, paving…
May 4
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Highlights Three Pillars For Africa’s Aviation Growth
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, has highlighted safety, seamless connectivity and operational efficiency…
April 29
MONDAY UKOHA
IATA Recognises Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo As One Of Africa’s Top Four Aviators
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recognised Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON…
April 29
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airlines Records Strongest Increase in Air Cargo Demand Again
African Airlines Record 19.2% Increase In March 2026 Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for March 2026…
April 29
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines And Visa Collaborate To Rollout Co‑Branded Card Payments Options
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and digital payments company Visa have signed “an agreement to support the rollout and growth of Visa…
April 29
MONDAY UKOHA
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FAAN Assures Nigerian Army Of Support For Welfare Flights, Logistics Expansion
The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has reaffirmed “the…
May 6
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria And Airbus Sign Working Together Agreement
The Nigeria Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr.…
Nigeria Establishes Aircraft Leasing Company
In a bid to improve access to aircraft for Nigeria’s…
Botswana Air Access Welcomes Proflight Zambia’s Flights Connecting Lusaka, Livingstone And Maun
The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced that…
NEWS
Airlines News
Botswana Air Access Welcomes Proflight Zambia’s Flights Connecting Lusaka, Livingstone And Maun
The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced that “Botswana Air Access warmly welcomes the successful launch of Proflight…
May 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Clinches Best Airline In Africa At 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been recognised at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Award as the Best Airline in Africa. The airline…
May 5
MONDAY UKOHA
EgyptAir Takes Delivery Of First Boeing 737 MAX Jet Leased From SMBC Aviation Capital
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has confirmed that the Egypt’s national carrier, EgyptAir has taken “delivery of its first 737 MAX. The…
May 5
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines And Visa Collaborate To Rollout Co‑Branded Card Payments Options
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and digital payments company Visa have signed “an agreement to support the rollout and growth of Visa…
April 29
MONDAY UKOHA
Madagascar Airlines Unveils Lounge And Agency At Ivato Airport’s New Terminal
Madagascar Airlines has unveiled its new Business Lounge and the Madagascar Airlines Agency at the inauguration of the new National…
April 28
MONDAY UKOHA
Air Seychelles Makes Extensive Adjustment to Schedule, To Resume Abu Dhabi And Tel Aviv Flights
Air Seychelles has enhanced its schedule for the upcoming summer months. The airline says it will resume flying to the…
April 28
MONDAY UKOHA
TAAG Angola Airlines’ Lounge Elected Best In Africa
TAAG Angola Airlines has been recognised amongst “a select group of airlines shortlisted in the “Best Lounge in Africa” category,…
April 28
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Clinches Three Titles At The 2026 PAX Readership Awards
Ethiopian Airlines has been recognized “with three accolades at the PAX Readership Awards 2026, in Hamburg Germany.” The airline confirms…
April 27
MONDAY UKOHA
AASA Calls For Clarity On Jet Fuel Situation In Southern Africa, As African Airlines Face Fuel Price Crunch
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has noted with grave concern “the lack of clarity around the availability of…
April 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Air Canada Receives First A321XLR From Airbus
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has delivered the first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada. Airbus says the…
April 24
MONDAY UKOHA
NEWS
Airport News
Madagascar Airlines Unveils Lounge And Agency At Ivato Airport’s New Terminal
Madagascar Airlines has unveiled its new Business Lounge…
April 28
MONDAY UKOHA
Kenya Airports Authority Appoints Mr. Moses Wekesa As Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that “the…
April 17
MONDAY UKOHA
Ghana Kotoka International Airport Renamed Accra International Airport
Ghana’s Ministry of Transport has confirmed that “the…
March 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Commences Construction Of Bishoftu International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced “the official construction…
January 12
MONDAY UKOHA
Lagos State Receives Approval To Commence Lekki-Epe International Airport
The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
November 21
MONDAY UKOHA
AASA’s CEO Aaron Munetsi Outlines Pathways For Africa’s Aviation Growth
The Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association of…
October 22
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria’s Ibadan Airport Receives First Flight After Recent Upgrade
The Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan has received “its…
October 15
MONDAY UKOHA
FAAN Launches Operation Go Cashless
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in…
September 26
MONDAY UKOHA
Mr. Urvesh J. Desai Joins Zambia Airports Corporation As Managing Director
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of…
September 23
MONDAY UKOHA
Riyadh To Host Routes World 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the…
September 10
MONDAY UKOHA
How Infrastructure Financing Was Unlocked for Sierra Leone’s Massive Airport Revamp
By Emmanuel Abara Benson As one of the…
October 11
MONDAY UKOHA
ACI Nominates MD FAAN To The Board As Regional Advisor
The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of…
October 8
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Inaugural Flight Lands At New Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group, has launched “its thrice weekly…
June 20
MONDAY UKOHA
AFRAA and TMAM Sign MoU for Enhanced Airline and Airport Operation In Africa
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a…
February 16
MONDAY UKOHA
ET Inaugurates Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport Terminal In Grand Style
Ethiopian Airlines Group has finalized the construction project…
February 12
MONDAY UKOHA
NEWS
Policy News
Nigeria And Cameroon Sign Bilateral Aviation Safety And Rescue Agreement
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, led a high-level…
February 28
MONDAY UKOHA
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Renews African CAAs And US FAA Approvals
Over 400 Business Aircraft Now Operating In Africa ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has “successfully…
November 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Kenya CAA Implements Online Personnel Licensing System
In a move aimed at eliminating duplication, improving efficiency and providing applicants with a faster…
September 23
MONDAY UKOHA
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: ICAO Launches Landmark Finvest Global Investment Portal
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) says it is partnering with International Renewable Energy Agency…
September 22
MONDAY UKOHA
EU Ban On Tanzanian Carriers: CAA Seeks To Resolve Safety Concerns
Following the European Commission’s “operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union” to air…
June 13
MONDAY UKOHA
Nigeria Signs Amended BASA Agreement With UAE
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hon. Festus Keyamo has “signed the amended Bilateral…
February 11
MONDAY UKOHA
ICAO Records Ministerial Participation at 4th GISS
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched its fourth Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) and…
February 11
MONDAY UKOHA
Egyptian Airports Company Signs MoU with ABL to Support Decarbonization of Egyptian Aviation
The Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN) and Global energy and marine…
February 11
MONDAY UKOHA
ICAO Council Adopts New Standards And Recommended Practices For RPAS
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has adopted new aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)…
April 12
MONDAY UKOHA
Oneworld Alliance Joins IATA CO2 Connect
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Oneworld Alliance will work together in the field…
December 19
MONDAY UKOHA
ACI World Selects NACO & To70 To Advance ESG For Global Aviation
-As part of the pilot stage NACO and To70 will implement ESG for Rwanda Airport…
November 1
MONDAY UKOHA
CAAS To Host ICAO Air Navigation World Event
The 2023 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Navigation World event themed: Air Traffic Management…
October 19
MONDAY UKOHA
AFCAC, AASA Partner IATA On Focus Africa
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) says the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the…
June 6
MONDAY UKOHA
Mixed Bag for Africa on Global Aviation Gender Equality
ICAO’s global survey on the status of licensed aviation personnel by gender has revealed that…
April 28
MONDAY UKOHA
GNSS milestone achieved as ICAO Council adopts new dual-frequency multi-constellation standards
The ICAO Council achieved a major milestone in the global standardization and roll-out of new…
March 31
MONDAY UKOHA
MAGAZINE
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Cover Story
Helicopter Operations In Africa: Trends, Challenges And Prospects
Helicopters have come to stay as indispensable tools in aviation’s contribution to emergency response, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airports in the Age of AI: Strategy, Risks, and Opportunities Executive Summary
By Dr. Sheryl Walters-Malcolm African aviation stands at a defining inflection point. Passenger traffic on the continent grew 7.8% in…
February 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Government Policy And The Future Of The African Airline Industry
African Airlines have been plagued by many challenges over the years. From small and aging fleet to inability to attract…
December 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Restrictive Travel Regimes For Africans Are Impeding SAATM And AfCFTA
By Monday Ukoha In September 2025, the government of Burkina Faso announced that it would waive visa fees for…
October 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Restrictive Travel Regimes For Africans Are Impeding SAATM And AfCFTA
By Monday Ukoha In September 2025, the government of Burkina Faso announced that it would waive visa fees for African…
October 23
MONDAY UKOHA
Artificial Intelligence (AI) And The Future Of Air Traffic Management
By Dina Abd Elghany We have been told that the machine now thinks, feels, decides, and interacts; that the pulse…
August 14
MONDAY UKOHA
Air Traffic Control Officers Shortage In Africa And The Search For Solutions
By Seton Serge Hodonou Why is Africa facing an air traffic control officer shortage at the very moment it needs…
August 14
MONDAY UKOHA
Aircraft Financing in Africa: How African Airlines Are Transforming Fleet Financing
By Tristan Brouard Africa’s aviation industry stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing population, the continued liberalization of…
June 17
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airports in The Age of SAATM and AfCFTA
By Monday Ukoha In the past couple of years and even currently many African countries have been investing in the…
February 10
MONDAY UKOHA
Increasing Women’s Participation In The African Aviation Industry
By Monday Ukoha A Multi-pronged Approach Increasing the participation of women in many economic sectors has been one of the…
October 11
MONDAY UKOHA
MAGAZINE
Airlines News
South African Airports Shine At 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards
South African airports, Cape Town International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport,…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 80TH Anniversary And 65 Years Of Partnership With Nigeria
Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated its 80th anniversary highlighting its history from a single flight destination…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
TAAG Angola And H2AIR Sign Agreement For TAAG’s Internship Programme
TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola and H2air Serviços Aéreos Lda have signed “a cooperation agreement under…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
Air Cairo Expands into the Nordic Market with Seven New Nonstop Routes
Air Cairo says it is launching “a major expansion into the Nordic market with the…
April 22
MONDAY UKOHA
Royal Jordanian Airlines Leases Two A321neos From Avolon
Aviation finance company, Avolon says it is leasing “two Airbus A321neo aircraft to Royal Jordanian…
December 18
MONDAY UKOHA
CemAir Launches New Route Linking George and Hoedspruit
CemAir is launching “a new domestic route connecting George and Hoedspruit to commence 17th May,…
December 16
MONDAY UKOHA
Airlink And Uganda Airlines Sign Interline Partnership Agreement
Southern Africa carrier, Airlink has signed an interline partnership agreement with Uganda Airlines. This strategic…
December 16
MONDAY UKOHA
Jambojet Appoints Ayisi Makatiani As New Chairman
Jambojet has appointed Mr. Ayisi Makatiani, E.B.S. as Chairman of the Board, the airline has…
December 16
MONDAY UKOHA
Turkish Airlines Orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Commits to More 737 MAX Jets
Turkish Airlines has made “a firm order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners”, the flag…
October 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Qatar Airways Cargo Increases Belly-Hold Capacity In Africa
Qatar Airways Cargo says it is “boosting belly-hold flight frequencies, in addition to its scheduled…
October 24
MONDAY UKOHA
MAGAZINE
Policy News
Highlights
Egypt CAA Submits National Action Plan To ICAO For The Aviation Sector Until 2028
The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) has submitted a national action plan for the aviation sector until the year 2028…
February 18
MONDAY UKOHA
Magazine
Mr. Urvesh J. Desai Joins Zambia Airports Corporation As Managing Director
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has appointed Mr. Urvesh J. Desai as…
October 24
MONDAY UKOHA
Highlights
AFCAC Builds States’ Capacity For Economic Regulation Under SAATM
Enabling States Draw Benefits From SAATM Implementation By Roland Ohaeri Point Of No Return The air transport…
August 15
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Magazine
AUC, Kingdom Of Morocco Sign Revised Constitution Of AFCAC
Agreement The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) says the Kingdom of Morocco have signed the AFCAC revised constitution and the…
April 27
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Featured Magazine
ICAO Adopts New Set Of SARPs
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council says it has adopted a new set of international Standards and Recommended Practices…
April 13
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Magazine
SACAA Unveils Security Culture Campaign
Awareness The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) says it is partnering with Mthatha Airport, in the Eastern Cape, in…
December 20
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Cover Story Magazine
Strengthening Collaboration For Restart, Recovery And Future Skies
By Boni Dibate CANSO brings the world’s air navigation service providers, leading industry innovators and air traffic management specialists…
August 20
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