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The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has announced the “commencement of Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi second term as Secretary General, from the period of 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, reaffirming her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing Africa’s aviation sector.” It can be recalled that the Secretary General, Ms. Adeyemi, who resumed as the Secretary General of AFCAC …
African Airlines recorded a 9.4% increase in July 2025 over the same period in 2024 according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for July 2025 global air cargo markets. The report further notes that “Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations)” while capacity increased …
Atlas Air has announced a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Atlas Air says the “Under the agreement” it “will provide Etihad Cargo with dedicated freighter capacity through the operation of a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter. Beginning in August, the aircraft will initially …
Korean Air has signified its intention to “purchase 103 of Boeing’s fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier’s growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years”, according to Boeing. The aircraft manufacturer says” Korean Air’s commitment will be the airline’s largest-ever order and Boeing’s largest widebody order from an …
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its winter schedule to “significantly increase belly-hold cargo capacity and enhance connectivity across its global network.” The updated new schedule will see the cargo carrier offer services to African destinations: Addis Ababa and Algiers. The airlines said: “Between November 2025 and March 2026, Etihad Airways will progressively launch services …
The donation will offer practical skills experience to the students Southern Africa carrier, Airlink has “donated a decommissioned Embraer 135 passenger jet to the Gauteng Department of Basic Education (GDE) to be used as an aviation skills training aid for learners at Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation (SOS) in Kempton Park.” Airlink says it “will also fund the two-year …
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (“AFG”), a global leader in commercial aircraft, is expanding its footprint in Africa with “the successful acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft (MSN 19004 and MSN 19009) from Regional One, and the respective placement of both aircraft with Cally Air. The airline is the state-backed carrier of Cross River State, Nigeria, and will operate the aircraft …
By Monday Ukoha Regional Collaboration Is Driving Safety Improvements Aviation safety in Africa has continued to improve due in part and largely to many cooperative efforts at international and regional levels. In 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association, IATA, Africa has had no jet hull loss in the past seven years. In Abuja in July 2025, aviation experts …
South Africa airline, Airlink says it has finalized a lease agreement with Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance and asset management firm, Azorra to “acquire 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for later this year.” This lease agreement follows “the previously announced selection of the E195-E2s” by the airline. Airlink says Azorra will “supply the newly-built …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has reported “a remarkable 155.4% increase in profit, driven by strong revenue growth and operational efficiency” in its “unaudited half-year financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025.” The company says it “recorded a revenue of ₦21.063 billion, representing a 74% increase compared to ₦12.11 billion posted in the same period in 2024” …
