What do we know about Africa’s low-cost carriers?
Almost every African country has a national full-service carrier, which is carefully protected. But the same cannot be said about the…
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Aviation developments & news from Africa, a continent with diverse and rapidly evolving air transport landscapes.
What is the oldest airline in Africa?
Singling out a region’s oldest airline can be difficult. With KLM, the undisputed oldest airline in the world,…
Turning the tide: How policy change is reshaping African air services
Reforms in policy and legislation are gradually opening Africa’s airspace to increased commercial activity from both local and…
How well do you know aviation in Africa? | Quiz
January 2022 marks Africa month at AeroTime, where our team has been focusing on the aviation industry in the region. From the biggest airports to…
The future looks bright: updating Africa’s ageing airline fleets
Africa has the oldest aircraft fleet in the world. Despite Africans representing more than 17% of the world’s…
Kenya Airways and South African Airways to partner to form a new airline
A new African airline will grace the skies soon. In his New Year’s speech, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta…
Is consolidation the answer to unlocking African aviation?
Shifts towards new market policies, airline behavior, operations models and governance are clearly pointing towards a consolidated African…
Germany re-opens borders to travelers from Britain, Africa
Germany is removing Britain from its list of “virus variant” countries as of January 4, 2022, thus re-opening…
Emirates suspends flights from eight more African countries
Emirates has temporarily suspended the entry of travelers from eight destinations in Africa until further notice. The move was…
US to lift travel restrictions on eight South African countries
The United States will lift travel restrictions imposed on eight countries in southern Africa starting December 31, 2021.Travel…
Singapore lifts restrictions on ten African countries; puts VTL program on hold
Singapore’s Ministry of Health announced on December 26, 2021, that it is adjusting its approach to manage the…
Nigeria aims to set up national airline once again
Nigeria’s minister of state for aviation, Hadi Sirika, said the country aims to launch a new national airline,…
Boeing says Africa will need 1,030 new aircraft by 2040
Boeing anticipates a demand for 1,030 new aircraft valued at $160 billion in the African aviation market by…
Air Seychelles enters administration in row over debt
Air Seychelles has entered administration, seeking to protect its operations and jobs while it tries to settle debts. …
Aircraft collides with motorbike on Congolese runway
A Congo Airways aircraft arriving at Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) on August 14, 2021, collided with a motorbike crossing…
Green Africa Airways begins commercial service
Nigerian startup airline Green Africa Airways conducted its first domestic commercial flight on August 12, 2021, two years…
African aviation leaders call for a coordinated Industry restart
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International – Africa (ACI Africa) and the International Civil Aviation…
African markets to record an $8 billion loss for 2020 – AFRAA
Earlier this week the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) released assessment data revealing the impact of COVID-19 on the…