#African AViation
The Nigerian State Of Lagos Wants To Launch Its Own Airline
Only one Nigerian state currently owns an airline.
Somalia Has Just Opened Its 1st MRO Facility In Over 3 Decades
Somalia now has a facility to repair and inspect aircraft locally.
90 Years Old: South African Airways Celebrates A Milestone
Looking at the aircraft SAA has operated and where they are now.
Nigeria Still Owes Foreign Airlines $700+ Million
Nigeria's central bank recently cleared over $100 million of blocked funds.
Analysis: Why the Last Few Years Have Been So Turbulent For South African Airways
South African Airways has seen major ups and downs over the last few years.
Qatar's Aviation Authority Approves 7 Weekly Madagascar Flights
Madagascar aims to establish direct connections with the Middle East.
The US Will Spend $4.5 Million On Improving Libya's Airport Security
The US will help train more airport officers in Libya.
90+ Abandoned Planes Are Set To Be Auctioned In Kenya
Most aircraft were last operated by Kenyan airlines, including flag carrier Kenya Airways.
El Al Expected To Suspend South Africa Flights Over Low Load Factors
There will be no flights between Israel and South Africa from April 2024.
5 Notable Accidents That Defined The History Of South African Aviation
South Africa's worst air disaster claimed over 150 lives.
Air Zimbabwe Takes Delivery Of 22-Year-Old Embraer ERJ-145
Air Zimbabwe now has two ERJ-145s in its fleet.
Casablanca Airport Still Hasn't Recovered From COVID-19 Despite 28% Growth
Moroccan airports handled over 27 million passengers in 2023.
Tragedy In Namibia: The Crash Of LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470
A LAM Mozambique Airlines pilot forced an aircraft into the ground.
Johannesburg Airport Has 30% Of Africa's Quadjet Flights
South Africa sees the most quadjets among all African countries.
Hainan Airlines Returns To Cairo With The Boeing 787 After 13 Years
Hainan Airlines has returned to Africa with flights to Cairo, Egypt.
Cape Town Airport Breaks All Time Record For International Passengers
The airport's international passenger numbers have almost doubled in a 10-year span.
Egyptian Parliament Calls For EgyptAir To Be Restructured
Egyptair was not ranked among the world's top 100 airlines in 2023.
flydubai Launches Boeing 737 MAX Flights to Kenya
flydubai is the only UAE-based carrier flying to Mombasa, Kenya.
Somalia Blocks An Ethiopian Airlines Dash 8 From Its Airspace
The Somalian government ordered an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft not to enter its airspace.
Connecting The Rainbow Nation: 5 South African Carriers You Might Not Have Heard Of
South Africa has several small aviation players.