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UCAA Hosts Continental Workshop to Strengthen Fair Competition in Africa’s Air Transport Sector
The Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, officially opened a three-day capacity-building workshop on “Drafting,…
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Ethiopian Airlines Wins ‘Best Airline in Africa’ at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards
Ethiopian Airlines has received Best Airline in Africa 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, a recognition that reflects the confidence and…
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No Survivors as Cessna Crashes Near Juba, South Sudan
A Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd crashed about 20 kilometres southwest of Juba on Monday morning, killing…
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Uganda Airlines’ Airbus A330-800neo ‘5X-NIL’ Returns to Service
Uganda Airlines has announced the successful return to service of its Airbus A330-800neo, registration 5X-NIL. The aircraft operated its first…
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CAAi and AFCAC sign technical cooperation MoU at ICAO GISS
CAA International (CAAi) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation…
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African Union Brings Continental Stakeholders Together in Pretoria to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The African Union Commission (AUC) has convened a Continental Workshop on the Validation of Policy Guidelines and Model Regulations for…
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Nigeria Certifies Female-Founded Binani Air for Scheduled Operations
Nigeria’s aviation sector has a new entrant with the issuance of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Binani Air Global…
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Entebbe Airport Traffic Surges in February ahead of Middle East Airspace Restrictions
Entebbe International Airport recorded a significant surge in both passenger and cargo traffic in February 2026, continuing a strong upward…
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Business Aviation
KQ Cargo Bolsters African Trade with Strategic B747 Freighter Operation
In a significant move to enhance trade connectivity, KQ Cargo has successfully operated a B747 freighter under a new capacity…
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Airspace in Turmoil; The Ripple Effects of the U.S.–Iran War on International Flights
The US military strikes on Iran and the subsequent retaliatory actions have sent shockwaves through the global aviation industry, creating…
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