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In
a landmark development poised to redraw East Africa's aviation map,
Somali Airlines is preparing to resume
scheduled operations next month, drawing the curtain on a hiatus
stretching back roughly 35 years. The
national carrier ceased operations in 1991 following the collapse of
Somalia's central g… read more
In
a bold departure from conventional aviation strategy,
Etihad Airways is rewriting the rulebook on
how international carriers enter African markets. Rather than flying
its aircraft into new cities first and figuring out passenger flows
later, the Abu Dhabi-based airline has spent recent weeks stitching
together a n… read more
Nigerian
carrier NG Eagle has temporarily halted
its domestic commercial services following weeks of schedule instability
that began in early July. The pause, first detected through air-traffic
tracking data, has yet to be accompanied by an official statement from
the airline confirming either the reasons behind the de… read more
East Africa's flagship carrier,
Kenya Airways, has unveiled fresh details
on the financial turbulence it is battling, confirming that the ongoing
conflict in the Middle East drove its fuel costs up by a dramatic
72 percent during the first half of 2026.
The soaring bill has pushed fuel to account for a… read more
A
fresh chapter has unfolded in the ongoing repatriation saga linking two
of Africa's largest economies, with eighty-three
Nigerians voluntarily returning home from South Africa in
the wake of continuing xenophobic tensions. The latest movement,
confirmed by Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscores how
safe… read more
West
Africa's civil aviation landscape took a decisive step forward this
month as member states of the West African Economic and
Monetary Union (WAEMU) and Mauritania joined forces to
reinforce the region's aviation safety oversight framework. The
milestone came during a dedicated technical workshop staged from
… read more
East
Africa's flagship carrier, Kenya Airways,
has revealed that its fuel bill soared by a staggering 72
percent during the first half of 2026, a direct
consequence of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has pushed
global jet fuel prices sharply higher and disrupted aviation supply
chains ac… read more
The
pan-African carrier ASKY Airlines is
broadening its West African reach with the launch of a brand-new service
linking Lomé in Togo with Kano in Northern
Nigeria, scheduled to take off on 2
September 2026. The move further cements the airline's
growing profile as one of the contin… read more
A
drawn-out and closely watched dispute between Air Sénégal
and American aircraft lessor Carlyle Aviation is finally
drawing to a close, following a settlement that puts an end to a
protracted legal battle over four Airbus jets. The agreement marks a
significant turning point for the Senegalese flag carrier and offers … read more
South
Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways
(SAA), has once again found itself at the centre of a
leadership storm, deepening what is fast becoming one of the most
closely watched governance sagas in African aviation. On Friday, 14
August 2026, the airline confirmed that its board had placed acting
group Chief… read more
Somali Airlines Set for Historic Return to the Skies After 35 Years Grounded
Etihad flips script: distribution first, aircraft later for Africa expansion
NG Eagle grounds Nigerian domestic flights as Boeing 737 heads to Congo's ECAIR
Kenya Airways Launches Sweeping Contract Review as Fuel Bill Rockets 72% Amid Middle East Crisis
Xenophobia Fallout Deepens as 83 More Nigerians Fly Home From South Africa Aboard SAA
WAEMU States and Mauritania Sharpen Aviation Safety Oversight With New Inspectors' Manual
ASKY Airlines Bridges Togo and Northern Nigeria With Fresh Lomé–Kano Service via Niamey
Air Sénégal and Carlyle Aviation Close Chapter on Airbus Lease Row, Signal Fresh Start
SAA Shakes Up Leadership Again: Acting CEO on Special Leave, Koekie Mbeki Steps In
