Kenya Airways Adopts IATA’s I-ASC Light To Elevate Safety Culture

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says that “Kenya Airways is the first airline to have used IATA’s new Aviation Safety Culture Survey (I-ASC) Light.” According to IATA, the “I-ASC Light is a support tool for airlines to improve safety performance by strengthening safety culture. The new module of I-ASC is an automated survey that evaluates nine key safety culture …

Royal Air Maroc Resumes Service Between Munich and Casablanca

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Morocco’s national carrier, Royal Air Maroc will “resume its nonstop service between Munich and Casablanca.” According to a statement from Munich Airport, “the route had been part of the airline’s schedule for many years until the pandemic but has not been operated since then. The airline operates the route twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, using a Boeing 737-800.” …

IATA Condemns Misguided Solidarity Levy Proposal by GSLTF

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed its deep disappointment at the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target air transportation in its aim to “improve domestic revenue mobilization of developing countries and support international solidarity (in particular with regards to climate change mitigation and adaptation, pandemics and other development challenges).” According to IATA, an …

Air Algérie Orders 16 New ATR 72-600s

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Regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR says North African carrier, Air Algérie has placed an order for “16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, reaffirming a trusted relationship that spans over two decades.” ATR confirms that this strategic acquisition also “includes an ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator – the first of its kind in Africa – marking a significant milestone in regional aviation training on …

Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Africa – Europe Connectivity with Launch of New Service to Porto

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Largest African carrier, ET has commenced flight services from its Addis Ababa hub to Porto, Portugal. The airline says “the inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on July 2, 2025, following a vibrant launch ceremony attended by invited guests, dignitaries, and airline executives.” Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group said the launch of the …

Keyamo Commissions Infrastructure At Sokoto Airport

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Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo (SAN) has “commissioned the newly constructed access road leading to the Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.” A statement from Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister, said the Honourable Minister also “laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new protocol lounge at …

IATA Releases SAF Matchmaker to Connect Airlines and SAF Suppliers

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers.” According to IATA, “when there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation offline to agree on specific terms including price and payment terms.” …

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Kigali: Increasing Network in Africa to 30 Destinations

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Qatar Airways is “increasing the number of destinations it serves in Africa to 30, with the resumption of flights between Doha and the Rwandan capital, Kigali.” According to the airline, this resumption marks “the continued expansion of the airline’s African operations and its commitment to operating across the continent, providing increased connectivity and choice of destinations via its award-winning Doha …

KlasJet Becomes IATA Member After Demonstrating Global Safety Standards

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Private jet charter company KlasJet has “joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an official member.” According to Klasjet, this membership proves that it meets “the highest global aviation safety, quality, and operational management standards,” establishing the company among world-class private airlines and strengthening its reputation with clients, regulators, and business partners. To become an IATA member, KlasJet says …

TPConnects and AFRAA Unveil Landmark Whitepaper on the Future of Airline Distribution in Africa

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In a pivotal step for African aviation, TPConnects Technologies and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have “released a comprehensive whitepaper, “Africa’s Next Flight: Modern Airline Retailing Unlocked,” offering new insights into the realities, challenges, and opportunities facing African airlines as they modernize their distribution and retailing strategies.” According to AFRAA, “The TPConnects–AFRAA Airline Distribution Survey 2025, which forms the basis …