Posted on 8 August 2025
African air cargo carriers face ongoing political and economic challenges, but they equally have promising growth opportunities. Industry professionals are often quick to point to the political and economic challenges that Africa faces, but there are also untapped growth opportunities for the most savvy in the region. Data from IATA shows African airlines saw 8.5% […]
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Posted on 8 August 2025
Nigeria’s airline scene has traditionally been difficult for smaller companies to navigate. Now, new backers are appearing in an attempt to stabilise the situation. The commercial airline scene in Africa’s most populous nation has long been a difficult place in which to operate. With a population of 232 million, the continent’s fourth-largest economy and a […]
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Posted on 8 August 2025
African Development Bank is to provide a $500 million loan and lead efforts to raise remaining financing for the establishment of a new Ethiopian Airlines capital hub at Bishoftu, south of Addis Ababa. The airport is intended to have initial capacity for 60 million passengers with expansion options taking the figure to 110 million. Ethiopian […]
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Posted on 8 August 2025
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft leasing company, has delivered a factory-new ATR42-600 (MSN 1801) to Afrijet Business Service S.A. – operating as FLYGABON. The aircraft will be on a long-term operating lease and with this delivery, Afrijet Business Service completes its fleet transition from a fleet of ATR-500 series to the latest generation of turboprop […]
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Posted on 8 August 2025
The aviation industry in Africa is poised for growth, continuing the recovery witnessed in the industry. One major sector that will play a critical role in this growth is the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services sector. Industry figures project that between 2024 and 2033, Africa’s MRO spend will be approximately $32.6 billion USD. […]
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