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AviaDev has announced that “Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), will receive the AviaDev 2026 Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development and African aviation, recognising nearly four decades of experience in African aviation demonstrating leadership and dedication to advancing aviation connectivity across Africa.” AviaDev says, “the …
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer has celebrated “the 25th anniversary of its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, which has become one of the main gateways for engineers seeking to work at the company.” The aircraft manufacturer says, “the professional Master’s degree is offered in partnership with the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA) in Brazil.” Embraer said: “Over this period, 1,800 newly …
Ghana’s Ministry of Transport has confirmed that “the Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport.” According to the Ministry, “the facility was originally known as Accra International Airport before its redesignation. The government has considered it appropriate to restore the airport to its former and internationally recognised name.” …
Nigeria’s leading domestic airline, Overland Airways has announced “the resumption of flight services to Akure from Lagos, effective March 23, 2026.” According to Overland Airways, it will “operate the Lagos-Akure-Lagos route from Monday to Saturday every week, offering morning arrival and departure into and from Akure. Overland Airways flights will depart from Lagos to Akure at 08:30am and Akure to …
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the signing of a strategic interline agreement with South African regional airline, CemAir. Kenya Airways says, “this partnership will significantly expand the airline’s network by enabling seamless connections via Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT), further strengthening connectivity across key markets in Africa.” According to Kenya Airways, “under this agreement, KQ customers …
Aircraft lessor, AerCap has signed “a firm order with Airbus for 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft.” The aircraft manufacturer says, “this transaction underscores AerCap’s strategy of investing in the world’s most in-demand, fuel-efficient technology to meet the long-term requirements of its global airline customer base.” CEO of AerCap, Aengus Kelly said: “As the world’s largest owner of commercial aircraft, …
IT and Communications Provider, SITA says: “airport performance is increasingly constrained not by runways, gates, or terminals, but by how well operations are coordinated and optimized.” SITA reports that “as passenger volumes grow and airport ecosystems become more complex, fragmented decision-making across teams and systems is becoming the real operational bottleneck.” According to SITA, its “new white paper outlines why …
The national airline of Seychelles, Air Seychelles has announced “the launch of three weekly nonstop flights between Seychelles and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, starting on 20 March 2026 for a one-month period.” The airline says, “this new service will enhance air connectivity between the island nation and one of its most important European markets at a crucial time.” According …
Bell Textron Inc. has signed a purchase agreement with the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) for seven Bell 407GXis “for utility operations, including high voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and operational support.” According to Bell Textron, the purchase agreement was announced during the VAI Verticon 2026. Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Tim Evans said: “Bell is proud to …
Angola’s national carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines has received at the “Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) in Luanda, a new Airbus A220-300, registration D2-TAL, which joins the national carrier’s fleet under a leasing arrangement.” TAAG confirms “this delivery marks the sixth A220-300 aircraft to join TAAG’s fleet and the second aircraft received during the first quarter of 2026.” The …
