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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has celebrated the transformative milestone in African aviation with “the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace (FRA) in the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region.” According to AFRAA, the “landmark achievement, transitioning from successful trials initiated in November 2023, will allow any airline to plan and fly more direct User Preferred Routes (UPRs), significantly …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a list of countries with blocked funds, and the list includes some countries in Africa, Middle East and South Asia. According to IATA’s reports, “out of total blocked funds reported, 93% are trapped in Africa and Middle East (AME).” IATA reported that “USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation …
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that it is launching “a new passenger service to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, effective February 1st, 2026.” According to the airline, the launch of this service expands its “network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to five joining Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Madinah, offering enhanced flight options for its customers to and from the region across its …
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has announced “the re-election of Ms. Tendani Ndou, Chief Aviation Training Academy Officer, as President of the Association of African Aviation Training Organisations (AATO).” This announcement was made during AATO’s 5th General Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme, “Aviation Training: Enabler for Industry Innovation, Growth, Resilience and Sustainability.” The African Aviation …
South African Airways (SAA) and Angolan flag carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines have signed “a strategic codeshare agreement to enhance regional and intercontinental connectivity. This partnership strengthens the networks of both airlines, leveraging Luanda, Johannesburg, and Cape Town as key hubs for seamless travel across Africa and beyond.” SAA and TAAG stated that both airlines have worked diligently on system integration …
The national carrier of South Africa, South African Airways (SAA) has signed a codeshare agreement with the national flag carrier of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines. “The agreement was formalized on 4 December, 2025 during a ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, held alongside the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting. Senior executives from both airlines officiated the signing.” Chairman of the Board …
Star Alliance has been recognised as “the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six – year winning streak. This year’s recognition reflects the Alliance’s continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey, from booking and airport to connections and loyalty.” The recognition was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony …
Middle East carrier, Qatar Airways has appointed Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Al-Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer, who was appointed to the role in November 2023. According to Qatar, “Mr. Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he has served as Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he was responsible for …
Nigeria has marked a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever Nigeria International Airshow, an event the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN described as historic and long-awaited. Welcoming dignitaries, industry leaders and global partners, the Honorable Minister said, “It is with great pride and an even greater sense of responsibility that I welcome you …
The Federal Ministry of Aviation & Aerospace Development in partnership with Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative-ART has marked a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation history with the celebration of 100 years since the first flight landed in Kano, Nigeria with a grand celebration. The event was celebrated in the heart of the Nation’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The event brought …
