Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
February 2026 saw sustained growth in global air cargo markets, with demand outpacing capacity growth as industry conditions remained supportive but increasingly uncertain. GLOBAL DEMAND AND CAPACITY PERFORMANCE Demand growth outpaces capacity expansion Data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that total air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by […]
The AviAssist Foundation has appointed Mark Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Times Aerospace, to its Board. BOARD APPOINTMENT The appointment was announced on 31 March 2026, with Brown joining the organisation as it continues to expand its aviation safety initiatives across Africa. AviAssist indicated that the addition of industry experience in publishing, events, and
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National Airlines has commenced test flights of its first Boeing 777-200 Freighter, marking the next phase in the aircraft’s entry into service. ENTRY INTO SERVICE PROGRAMME UNDERWAY The aircraft, registered N791CA, began its test flight programme in March 2026 and is expected to enter revenue service in May 2026 following completion of regulatory and performance
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Tunisia has joined a multi-country tourism initiative, TOICE 2026 (Tourism & Open International Connectivity for Africa), alongside Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa, with the programme aimed at enabling simplified multi-country travel across participating destinations. PLATFORM STRUCTURE AND PARTICIPATION Multi-country tourism coordinationThe TOICE 2026 platform brings together eight African countries to facilitate
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Burkina Faso has launched a new digital platform, “e-Dimaakia”, designed to manage the acquisition of airline tickets for government use, with the system officially introduced on 24 March 2026. DIGITAL PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK Centralised ticket acquisition systemThe platform has been developed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transition.
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An affiliate of Sun European Partners has completed an investment in B&H Worldwide Ltd, a UK-based provider of aerospace and aviation logistics services. EXPANSION OF AVIATION LOGISTICS PLATFORM Sun European stated that the investment forms part of its broader strategy to expand its portfolio of business services companies through targeted acquisitions and development initiatives.
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Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with delivery scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. Fleet expansion According to the airline, the aircraft will be the first Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters to operate in Africa. The aircraft type is a converted version of the Boeing 777-300ER passenger
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AviaDev has announced that Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), will receive the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award at AviaDev Africa 2026. The award recognises his contribution to route development and aviation connectivity across Africa, reflecting a career spanning nearly four decades in the industry. RECOGNITION
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IATA calls for EU ETS reform to balance aviation decarbonisation with competitiveness and connectivity. Call focuses on policy alignment, SAF mechanisms and reinvestment strategy Geneva, 19 March 2026 – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for a review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), warning that current measures risk undermining
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Aviation buyers are spending longer researching online, with implications for digital strategy across the sector. Digital behaviour shift reshaping engagement across the sector Dayton, 19 March 2026 – New data from OneTeam Aviation Marketing indicates that private aviation buyers are spending significantly more time researching online before engaging with service providers. Analysis of 2025
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