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The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has reiterated “the Authority’s resolve to fully implement a cashless payment system across all airport payment points nationwide, effective February 28, 2026.” Ina statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, “the reaffirmation came during a visit by executives and members of …
Nigeria’s leading domestic airline, Overland Airways has achieved “its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s continued commitment to operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.” Dignitaries present at the certificate presentation are Overland Airways Managing Director, Capt. Edward Boyo; the Executive Director, Mrs. Aduke Atiba; the Chief Adminstrative Officer and ISO Champion, Mrs. …
Airlink will move “its Luanda flights to the city’s new Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA code: NBJ) from Sunday, 01 March 2026.” According to Southern Africa carrier whose flights currently operate from Luanda’s 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, “The move is in line with the transfer of international and domestic flights to the newly commissioned airport, which is located approximately …
Ethiopian Airlines says it will “inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu, and Debre Markos.” The airline says it plans to “operate thrice weekly passenger flights to each of the destinations. The addition of the 3 destinations increases Ethiopian Airlines’ domestic network …
The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) has submitted a national action plan for the aviation sector until the year 2028 to the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO). Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny said: “We are moving forward with a national plan that transforms sustainability from an international commitment to an economic power that enhances Egypt’s position in …
VINCI Airports has celebrated a major milestone with the completion of modernisation works in Cape Verde Airports. The Group announced the “completion of the first phase of airport modernization and the launch of an ambitious new investment program to continue supporting air traffic growth and fostering the economic and tourism dynamism of the archipelago.” The airport operator says since its …
By Oscar Obierefu The African Cockpit Is Going Digital Walk into any flight school briefing room in Lagos, Pretoria, Nairobi or Accra today and you will still see whiteboards, paper charts and POH binders. But look at the students’ hands and you see the real revolution: smartphones, tablets, YouTube playlists, CBT apps and WhatsApp study groups. Across Africa, mobile internet …
By Dr. Sheryl Walters-Malcolm African aviation stands at a defining inflection point. Passenger traffic on the continent grew 7.8% in 2025, setting a record load factor of 74.9%. The African Union has responded with a landmark $30 billion infrastructure modernization initiative, featuring, among other measures, the incorporation of advanced technologies like Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) to facilitate integrated airspace …
The global flight training market in 2025 was largely defined by contrasts. Initial pilot (ab initio) and MPL (Multi-crew Pilot License) training expanded as airlines invested in future pilot pipelines. Type rating activity, on the other hand, faced headwinds from aircraft delivery delays and market adjustments. For training organizations, 2025 required balancing immediate constraints with long-term positioning. The year showed that airlines were no longer simply reacting to staffing gaps but building structured …
Mr. Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, a seasoned and experienced veteran in the African aviation industry and current Chief Executive Officer of TAAG Angola Airlines, in this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal discussed the current state of the airline and African aviation industry at large, SAATM, supply chain challenges in Africa and other issues regarding the industry. Q: …
