The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s data for November 2025 global passenger demand shows that “African airlines were the stand-out performer, with an 11.2% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 8.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 74.3% (+1.8 ppt compared to November 2024).” The data also revealed that “Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.7% compared to …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for November 2025 global air cargo markets. According to the data, “African airlines saw a 15.6% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in November, the strongest rise of all regions. Capacity increased by 18.1% year-on-year.” It can be recalled that in October 2025, the African airlines also recorded the strongest …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reaffirmed “the company’s commitment to operational excellence, ethics in action, innovation, and sustainable growth as it reflects on a successful 2025 and outlines its strategic priorities for 2026 and beyond.” In a statement by Mrs. Vanessa Adetola Uansohia, Head, Corporate Communications, “a New Year message issued on behalf of the Chairman, Board of …
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) Secretary General, Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has stated that: “In a complex and evolving global context, our sector continued to demonstrate resilience, cohesion and steady progress, guided by the decisions of AFCAC’s governing organs and aligned with the African Union’s integration agenda, the commission remained steadfast in its mandate to advance a safe, secure, efficient, …
Ethiopian Airlines has announced “its plan to launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland, starting from 02 July 2026.” According to the airline, “With the addition of Lyon, Ethiopian Airlines will expand its network in France to three destinations, alongside Paris and Marseille, further strengthening its presence in the country and across Europe, while enhancing …
The cargo division of Morocco’s national carrier, Royal Air Maroc Cargo has “launched a new dedicated freighter route between Casablanca and Dakar (CMN–DSS).” According to the cargo carrier, “Operated by a Boeing 767 freighter offering 45 tons of capacity, this weekly Friday service strengthens the airline’s role as a strategic connector between North and West Africa.” Royal Air Maroc Cargo …
The Board of Directors of Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) has announced a leadership change with the appointment Captain George Kamal, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), as Acting GMD/CEO effective 16 December, 2025. “The Board will concurrently initiate a competitive recruitment process to appoint a substantive successor”, says the airline. KQ announced that Mr. Allan Kilavuka “will …
Southern Africa carrier, Airlink’s has ushered into service its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft in time for the Christmas and New Year rush, with its inaugural flight, number 4Z 553, from the airline’s main base at O.R. Tambo International Airport to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport. Airlink says it is “the first carrier in Southern Africa to operate the state-of-the-art E195-E2s, …
Nigeria’s leading domestic airline, Overland Airways has announced “the recommencement of flight services from Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.” Effective December 23, 2025 Overland Airways says it will “commence three weekly services from Ibadan to Abuja on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights will depart Abuja to Ibadan by 1030am and Ibadan to Abuja …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified the Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt and the Aminu Kano International Airports, a move which enhances the safety profile of the two aerodromes. The certification was announced at a ceremony at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The certification of the two aerodromes also boosts the confidence of operators into those …
