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IATA Reports $1.2 Billion in Blocked Airline Funds with Algeria Leading IATA reports $1.2 billion in blocked airline funds, mainly in Africa and the Middle East, with Algeria now the top country for fund blockages.

3 months ago

Congratulations to LIFT on five years in the skies. The limited-edition birthday tail is a great way to celebrate the milestone and the strong connection the airline has built with South African travellers.

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#LIFT #SouthAfrica #Aviation #AfricanAviation #Aviation

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3 months ago

IATA reports $1.2B in blocked airline funds, mostly in Africa and the Middle East. Algeria tops the list with $307M blocked due to new trade approvals. Nigeria has cleared 98% of its backlog. #IATA #Algeria #AfricanAviation
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Ethiopian Airlines Cements African Leadership with Order for 11 Boeing 737 MAX Jets AviationNews – Ethiopian Airlines has solidified its dominance in the African aviation market by committing to the purchase of 11 additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Announced today at the Dubai Airshow 2025, this latest agreement expands the carrier's order book and reinforces its aggressive growth strategy. The deal underscores the airline's confidence in the single-aisle platform to serve its rapidly densifying regional and medium-haul network connecting…

4 months ago

#EthiopianAirlines #Boeing737MAX #DubaiAirshow #AviationNews #Vision2035 #MesfinTasew #AfricanAviation #FleetExpansion #AddisAbaba #Aerospace

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Air Senegal Signs Historic Deal for Nine Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Fuel Global Expansion AviationNews – In a transformative move for West African aviation, Air Senegal has finalized a landmark commitment to purchase nine Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, this strategic acquisition represents the largest fleet purchase in the airline’s history and signals a decisive push to establish Dakar as a premier intercontinental transit hub. The agreement marks a significant pivot for the national carrier, which has not placed a direct order with the American manufacturer since 2004.

4 months ago

#AirSenegal #Boeing737MAX #DubaiAirshow #AviationNews #DakarHub #AfricanAviation #FleetExpansion #Boeing #TravelNews #WestAfrica

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Air Côte d’Ivoire Orders New Embraer E175s to Boost Regional Expansion Dubai Airshow 2025 – Air Côte d’Ivoire has signed a firm order for four Embraer E175 aircraft, along with eight purchase rights, strengthening its fleet modernization plan and supporting regional network growth. The national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire aims to enhance connectivity across West and Central Africa as it upgrades its fleet with modern, efficient aircraft. The newly ordered E175s will feature a 76-seat, two-class cabin configuration with 12 Business Class and 64 Economy seats, improving both capacity and passenger comfort.

4 months ago

#AirCoteDIvoire #Embraer #E175 #AviationNews #AfricanAviation #FleetExpansion #RegionalJets #WestAfrica #AirlineGrowth #E175Order

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Air Algérie Welcomes First Airbus A330-900 as Fleet Renewal Accelerates Aviation News – Air Algérie has received its first Airbus A330-900, a major step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernisation and future route expansion from Algiers. The delivery marks a milestone in the carrier’s long partnership with Airbus and signals the start of a wider fleet renewal program. Air Algérie plans to introduce seven additional A330neo aircraft, positioning the airline to become the largest operator of the type on the African continent.

4 months ago

#AirAlgerie #A330900 #AirbusA330neo #AfricanAviation #FleetRenewal #AviationNews #LongHaulTravel #AirlineExpansion #AlgiersHub #TravelIndustry

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6 months ago

AFRAA: Addressing Safety, Taxes & Connectivity for Africa’s Airlines Join Phillippa Dean, Editor of African Pilot Magazine, as she speaks with African Airlines Association (AFRAA) – Secretary General Abderahmane Berthé and Maureen Kahonge, Senior Manager Business Development & Communications, during the recent African Aviation 2025 Summit held in Kigali. The discussion covers AFRAA’s five strategic objectives for Africa’s airlines, from safety and security to financial sustainability and improved connectivity, and examines challenges such as high taxes, blocked funds, expensive fuel, and the need for infrastructure investment. We also highlight AFRAA’s advocacy work, collaborations with ICAO, IATA and regional bodies, and plans for the General Assembly in Luanda 2025, and the first AFRAA MRO Africa event in 2026. The future of African aviation, regional integration and the growth of air transport across the continent make this a must-watch conversation. #Africa #Aviation #AFRAA #AfricanAirlines #AviationAfrica #AirTransport #AfricanPilot #AviationIndustry #AviationSafety #AirConnectivity #MROAfrica ✈️ Website: https://www.africanpilot.africa ✈️ Linkedin - [https://www.linkedin.com/company/africanpilot/ ✈️ Instagram -...

AFRAA’s Abderahmane Berthé & Maureen Kahonge talk safety, taxes, blocked funds & the future of African aviation, with African Pilot Magazine.

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#AFRAA #AfricanAviation #AviationAfrica #AfricanAirlines #MROAfrica

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6 months ago

Africa stands united at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly 🇨🇦 ✈️ 8 African states are vying for ICAO Council seats, aiming for stronger representation & advancing SAATM, safety & sustainability priorities.

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#AfricanUnion #ICAO #AviationAfrica #SAATM #AfricanAviation #CORSIA

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6 months ago

Gabon’s Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) appoints new directors under statutory reforms, including the creation of an Air Transport Directorate.

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#GabonAviation #ANAC #CivilAviation #AfricanAviation

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7 months ago

Masterclass in the flare: Nigerian pilots demonstrate exceptional skill landing MAX AIR’s Boeing 737-36Q(WL) (5N-DAB).

A testament to Nigeria’s high aviation standards and pilot training. #Aviation #Boeing737 #FlightOps #Nigeria #AfricanAviation #PilotSkills #AircraftLanding

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9 months ago

EXTERIOR OF Embraer 190-200LR (5N-CEF) – Air Peace regional aviation cornerstone. Enables connectivity across Nigeria and neighboring states, embodying operational and engineering excellence.. ✈️🌍
#Aviation #AfricanAviation #RegionalConnectivity #Embraer #AircraftSpotting #AvTech
#flyairpeace

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9 months ago

INTERIOR OF Embraer 190-200LR (5N-CEF) – Air Peace regional aviation cornerstone. Enables connectivity across Nigeria and neighboring states, embodying operational and engineering excellence.. ✈️🌍
#Aviation #AfricanAviation #RegionalConnectivity #Embraer #AircraftSpotting #AvTech
#flyairpeace

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9 months ago

Breaking the silence on aviation’s critical layer:
✈️ Aircraft engineers at mastering high-stakes maintenance on Embraer regional jets & RR turbofans.

Aviation safety isn’t accidental – it’s built by these experts.
#Aerospace #AvTech #SafetyCulture #AfricanAviation #MRO

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10 months ago

Quiet diplomacy in motion? ✈️
Ivory Coast Air Force Gulfstream G450 (TU-VAG) spotted at Lagos’ Presidential Wing — classic airlift for urgent state business.
• Common for ECOWAS crisis talks: security, elections, or trade deals
#Aviation #WestAfrica #Diplomacy #Gulfstream #AfricanAviation

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