Pilots jailed in Guinea during fuel stop, families plead for US intervention
Two US pilots of a Gulfstream business jet have been detained in Guinea for nearly six weeks after what they…
Aviation in Africa
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Africa and its aviation potential: Opportunities for growth in 2025
“Flying over Africa, you can see the continent’s future written in its runways. Ethiopia is shaping a global…
Veteran pilot dies after vintage combat jet crashes at South African air show
A highly skilled and respected veteran test pilot died after the vintage combat jet he was flying at…
South African Airways CEO plans to grow fleet by 50%, add nine new destinations
The interim CEO of South African Airways (SAA) has indicated that he plans to grow the aircraft fleet…
AirAsia X goes on safari with brand new route to Kenyan capital from November
AirAsia X, the long-haul segment of AirAsia, has announced plans to expand into Africa with the launch of…
Transair Senegal Boeing 737 veers off runway in Dakar, 11 injured: Video
A Transair Senegal Boeing 737-300 operating a scheduled flight from Dakar in Senegal to Bamako in Mali has…
Emirates plays down near miss involving one of its Boeing 777s over Somaliland
Emirates has played down a recent incident where one of its aircraft allegedly came close to a mid-air…
The number of aircraft destroyed in Sudan increases
With fighting between the Sudanese government and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia about to enter its second…
A short roadmap to aviation in Africa
This article was originally published on January 31, 2022.Africa’s aviation sector is building up momentum in the wake…
How aviation helps deliver aid to those in need in Africa
Africa is not the easiest region to operate in when it comes to ease of transportation. Journeys to…
What is Africa’s most powerful air force? | Data
Africa is home to some of the world’s longest-running conflicts. For many countries on the continent, having a…
How have African safari flights changed during the pandemic?
American filmmaker and author John Heminway has returned to Africa nearly every year since 1960. He’s written books…
Why have African airlines never flown the Airbus A380?
Airbus A380 aircraft can be seen flying over various African countries including South Africa, Egypt and Algeria. But not one of the plane’s carriers is, or has been, based or registered in Africa. AeroTime investigates why…
A day in the life of an African bush pilot
Bush aviation plays an essential role in some parts of the world. In regions with scarce infrastructure, no…
SA airline BDS Airways offers N$1.4 billion for Air Namibia
BDS Airways, a new consumer airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has offered NAD1.4 billion (USD 94 million…
Top 10: What is the oldest passenger aircraft in Africa?
While some plane spotters look for rarer planes at the world’s largest airports, others collect photographs of popular…
Customer demand sparks return of SAA’s JNB-DUR route
South African Airways (SAA) is set to relaunch operations on its Johannesburg to Durban route, in response to popular…
Uganda Airlines sets sights on UK in long-haul expansion
Entebbe-based carrier Uganda Airlines is preparing to expand its long-haul operations to the United Kingdom. Reports from local…