Air Senegal announced the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 with the support of the State of Senegal. The aircraft must integrate the company's fleet and will be used in particular to transport the flame of the Olympic Youth Games Dakar 2026. Air Senegal has...
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Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines could order up to 10 Boeing cargo aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines would be close to an agreement with Boeing to acquire up to 10 long-haul cargo aircraft. The company already operates 12 Boeing 777F and simultaneously develops its cargo capabilities through the extension of its fleet and the...
Air freight: SolitAir expands its network in Africa with two new destinations
The Emirati cargo company SolitAir is strengthening its presence on the African market with the opening of connections to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Hargeisa, Somaliland. This expansion brings its African network to 20 destinations in 16 countries and aims to support...
Air freight: demand in Africa grew by 1.1 per cent in July 2026
Air cargo demand by African airlines increased by 1.1 per cent in July 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This progression remains the weakest...
Air freight: My Freighter launches GSA tender in four African markets
The Uzbek cargo company My Freighter Airlines is looking for partners General Sales Agent (GSA) in several countries in Africa and Asia to support the development of its international network and commercial activities. In Africa, the call for tenders...
Air freight: Ethiopian Airlines opens cargo service between Chengdu and Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Airlines launched a new scheduled freight route between Chengdu, in southwestern China, and Addis Ababa on 28 August 2026. First operated twice a week with a Boeing 777F, this road reinforces air connections...
Kenya: Kenya Airways loses $125 million twice a year
Kenya Airways recorded a net loss of 16.1 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $125 million) in the first half of 2026, compared to 12.2 billion shillings (approximately $95 million) in the same period in 2025. The increase in income and the...
Nigeria: Etihad Airways to resume daily flights to Lagos in March 2027
Etihad Airways plans to resume its daily links between Abu Dhabi and Lagos on 18 March 2027. In preparation for this recovery, the Nigerian authorities and the Emirati company have engaged in discussions on the operational modalities of the service and on...
Morocco: Royal Air Maroc Cargo connects Casablanca to Los Angeles three times a week
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has operated a direct link between Casablanca and Los Angeles since June 2026. Three times a week in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, this road opens a direct connection between Africa and the West Coast of the United States and is part of the...
Zambia: Aman Wole Gurmu appointed Managing Director of Zambia Airways
Zambian national company Zambia Airways has appointed Aman Wole Gurmu to the position of Managing Director, with effective entry into office on 1 August 2026. The former executive of Ethiopian Airlines has more than 19 years of experience in aviation, especially in the...












