(Posted 03rd November 2026)
Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited
The past week was packed with significant developments across AFRICA’s aviation industry, spanning route network expansion, fleet developments, regulatory changes, strategic partnerships, airport infrastructure investments and other industry milestones.
Here is a roundup of the key highlights from the week:
1. Routes Trail
Air Algérie inaugurated a new direct service to CHINA and resumed flights to LIBYA after a 12-year hiatus. Ethiopian Airlines, Uganda Airlines and TAP Air Portugal also expanded their networks with new route launches, strengthening connectivity across AFRICA and international markets.
Read more ? https://lnkd.in/dG32pY8G
2. Fleet Trail
Aircongo added a leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, to its fleet through an arrangement with MIAT Mongolian Airlines. Meanwhile, Air Mauritius is reassessing its outstanding orders for three Airbus A350-900s while exploring the acquisition of up to five narrowbody aircraft. .
Read more ? https://lnkd.in/dCM9DqHy
3. Regulatory Trail
After more than a decade, LIBYA reported the removal of longstanding aviation safety warnings imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the country’s civil conflict. The development marks an important step towards restoring international confidence in its aviation sector and facilitating greater use of its airspace.
Read more ? https://lnkd.in/dHTM4s3Y
4. Agreements and Partnerships Trail
JORDAN and LIBYA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to incorporate the Amman–Misrata route into their bilateral air services framework, allowing designated airlines to operate up to seven weekly flights per side. Meanwhile, Skyway Aviation handling company Plc (SAHCO), TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola, Kenya Airways, among other industry players, entered into strategic partnerships.
Read more ?https://lnkd.in/d3emNnNx
5. Finance and Infrastructure Trail
UGANDA signed a Shs232 billion (approximately US$62 million) contract with EGYPT‘s SAMCO National Construction Company for the development of a new passenger terminal at Kabalega International Airport. Meanwhile, South African investment firm Harith General Partners secured Competition Tribunal approval to acquire 100% of FlySafair in a transaction valued at approximately US$420 million.
Read more ? https://lnkd.in/d_uEx5SF
And there was much more happening across the continent!
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Happy new month and have a productive week ahead,
