A Chinese bank has committed $500 million to support the construction of Ethiopia’s planned multibillion-dollar airport at Bishoftu, a project set to become the largest aviation hub in Africa. Ethiopian Airlines Group chief executive Mesfin Tasew Bekele confirmed the funding pledge but did not ...

Aviation leaders gathered in Zanzibar in June for the AviaDev Africa 2025 conference to address the continent's mounting challenges and opportunities. Linas Dovydėnas, Chapman Freeborn IMEA President, participated in the panel titled 'Beyond the headwinds: Navigating rising costs, finance hurdle...

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo service between Addis Ababa and Urumqi in China. The inaugural flight was welcomed with a colourful ceremony and traditional water cannon salute upon arrival at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. The new service will operate every Mond...

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has achieved Cargo iQ’s quality standards certification for its air cargo handling operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa & Asia (EMEAA). The accreditation covers some 50 major airport stations in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ind...

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a letter of intent with the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the construction of a new world-class airport.  The $7.8bn project to build Abusera International Airport in Ethiopia aims to address the increasing demand for passenger and air cargo services and...

As the logistics industry comes together in Nairobi at Air Cargo Africa, Emirates SkyCargo reaffirms its near-four decade commitment to the continent. With an average of 3,820 tonnes carried in and out of Africa every week, the airline strengthens trade lanes and connects African manufacturers, t...

Last month, in conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, Air Charter Service helped in the transportation of 39 white rhinoceroses from Namibia to Dallas for three specific breeding programmes to aid the conservation of the unique genetics of the country’s specie...

Menzies Aviation has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant expansion i...

Menzies Aviation has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant expansion i...

Astral Aviation Limited, African cargo airline headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, has announced the launch of its inaugural flight from the People’s Republic of China. This landmark flight, departing from the bustling city of Guangzhou to Nairobi with an onward connection to Maputo, the capital o...

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's leading carrier, has announced announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Global Recognition and Appreciation Award at the First International Post-COVID Conference held in Toronto. This accolade acknowledges Ethiopian Airlines' pivotal role in distributing eme...

APG Cargo, a global cargo General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA), has announced a substantial expansion of its network across Africa. This expansion is part of the company’s ongoing effort to enhance connectivity and service capabilities in one of the world's most dynamic markets, adding to its...

Niger Air Cargo reinstated its weekly B747F service on 8 October, resuming the sole, direct full-freighter connection from Europe to Niger. Despite the difficult circumstances currently, it envisages a swift return to previous year volumes and foresees a stable 2024. More than 150 tonnes of cargo...

Swissport International has announced its participation in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) "Focus Africa" initiative. The initiative is a major commitment to support the transformation and growth of aviation in Africa. As a partner of the IATA "Focus Africa" initiative, Swi...

Boeing projects that intra-African passenger traffic will more than quadruple in the next twenty years, placing the continent’s growth among the highest globally. To support this, 1,025 new airplanes will be needed over the next two decades. Overall African air traffic growth is forecast at ...