Aviation in Africa

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Atlas Cheetah, South Africa’s forgotten fighter jet

When Africa designs fighter jets, it does it in style. But what happened to the Atlas Cheetah? ...

A short roadmap to aviation in Africa

As global air travel begins to recover, what does aviation in Africa look like today? ...

“3 days till collapse” - fuel price pushes Nigerian airlines to the brink

Exorbitant fuel prices could lead to Nigerian airlines shutting down operations. ...

Twin-engine narrow-body passenger aircraft Embraer E-Jet E195-E2

Moroccan start-up Dlimi Airlines to support summer launch with E2 fleet

Moroccan start-up carrier Dlimi Airlines looks to support its third quarter 2022 launch with Embraer E2 fleet. ...

AFRAA report: Tough travel measures hinder African air passenger demand

‘Panic measures’ continue to dampen passenger traffic volumes in Africa, but airlines hold firm thanks to st...

How aviation helps deliver aid to those in need in Africa

Do you know how aid organizations use air services to carry out their crucial work in Africa? AeroTime takes a look. &nb ...

What is Africa’s most powerful air force? | Data

Africa is a heavily militarized continent. But which country owns the most powerful air force? ...

How have African safari flights changed during the pandemic?

Safari flights are a great way to explore Africa. But how have they changed during the pandemic? ...

Why have African airlines never flown the Airbus A380?

Of all the carriers to have operated the Airbus A380 aircraft, not one was based in Africa. Why ...

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A day in the life of an African bush pilot

From his base in Malawi, Michael Houston talks to AeroTime about the daily life of an African bush pilot. ...

Frankfurt, Germany, Air Namibia Airbus A330

SA airline BDS Airways offers N$1.4 billion for Air Namibia

South African airline BDS Airways has offered NAD1.4 billion to acquire full ownership of Namibia's liquidated flag ...

Top 10: What is the oldest passenger aircraft in Africa?

AeroTime has compiled a list of 10 of the oldest aircraft to still be in passenger service in Africa. ...

South African Airways aircraft at King Shaka International Airpor

Customer demand sparks return of SAA’s JNB-DUR route

SAA set to relaunch operations on its Johannesburg to Durban route, following increased inquiries from the airline&rsquo...

A330neo Uganda Airlines MSN1977 and MSN1979 - On Ground

Uganda Airlines sets sights on UK in long-haul expansion

Entebbe-based carrier Uganda Airlines prepares to expand long-haul operations to the United Kingdom. ...

Air Peace expands A320 fleet, expects more E2s in 2022

Air Peace took delivery of two Airbus A320 aircraft, bringing the carrier’s Airbus fleet to four A320 aircraft. Ex ...

Kenya Airways Boeing 787 taxiing towards the terminal after landi

Kenya prolongs UAE flight ban as stalemate continues

The flight-ban between Dubai and Kenya continues and travel between both countries remains restricted. ...

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa - Aerial photo of Kulula a

Comair partners with Google Cloud to transform its travel experience

SA-based travel group Comair partners with Google Cloud in an initiative to modernize its IT infrastructure. ...

What do we know about Africa’s low-cost carriers?

Low-cost carriers are slowly gaining ground in Africa’s aviation market. But why has it taken them so lo ...

Embracing digitalization: What can customers expect from Africa’s airlines?

As Africa airlines begin to reshape intra-African travel, digital features across airline services are becoming a v ...

Three South African satellites hitch a ride on the Falcon 9

Three South African satellites hitch a ride to space during the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9. ...

Qatar to launch flights to Kano and Port Harcourt, boosts service to Nigeria

Qatar Airways anticipates benefits from its March 2022 introduction of new services to Kano and Port Harcourt in Nigeria ...

What is the oldest airline in Africa?

Egyptair is often credited as the oldest airline in Africa. But the situation is much more complicated. ...

Kenyan authorities issue a 7-day ban on flights from the UAE

Kenya suspends passenger flights from the United Arab Emirates for seven days in response to a similar ban issued by the ...

Uganda Airlines’ A330neos resume Entebbe-Dubai pax flights

Uganda Airlines has resumed A330neo passenger services on its coveted Entebbe to Dubai route after the UAE lifted t ...

EU states agree to lift travel ban on Southern African countries

EU member states have agreed to lift temporary emergency break restrictions imposed on Southern African c ...

Turning the tide: How policy change is reshaping African air services

Regulation reforms from the SAATM and AfCFTA are reshaping African airspace into a viable and open field for domestic an ...

Africa’s ageing airline fleets: the future looks bright

The future looks bright: updating Africa’s ageing airline fleets

Leading African airlines operate much older planes, but experts have noted that there is a more promising outlook for th ...

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Kenya Airways and South African Airways to partner to form a new airline

Following a MoC that both airlines signed in September 2021, Kenya Airways and South African Airways will form a new air ...

Aerial view of airliners at OR Tambo International Airport

Is consolidation the answer to unlocking African aviation?

Shifts towards new market policies, airline operations models and governance are unambiguously point ...

Aviation in Africa

Atlas Cheetah, South Africa’s forgotten fighter jet

A short roadmap to aviation in Africa

“3 days till collapse” - fuel price pushes Nigerian airlines to the brink

Three stories that highlight aviation’s essential role in organ transplants

How Thames Valley Air Ambulance takes the Emergency Room to the roadside

Meet the Air Ambulance CEO about to get her own AOC

How much do you know about essential aviation? | Quiz

The evolution of air ambulances through the decades

Moroccan start-up Dlimi Airlines to support summer launch with E2 fleet

AFRAA report: Tough travel measures hinder African air passenger demand

How aviation helps deliver aid to those in need in Africa

What is Africa’s most powerful air force? | Data

How have African safari flights changed during the pandemic?

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Test your knowledge of the Farnborough Airshow | Quiz

Farnborough 2022 orders: was the show a disappointment? | Data

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Wisk to unveil next generation of its self-flying air taxi in late fall