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Ethiopian Airlines Orders 10 Boeing Freighters in Major Cargo Expansion

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement to acquire 10 Boeing freighter aircraft as Africa’s largest airline expands its cargo operations and international network. The deal, announced on September 30, includes…

Africa News Now October 1, 2026

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Airlink Cancels FNB Stadium Flyby as Regulator Reviews Controversial Cape Town Display

South African airline Airlink has cancelled a planned formation flyby over Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium ahead of Saturday’s Springboks-All Blacks rugby Test, citing unfavorable weather conditions. The airline withdrew its application…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Kenya Aviation Workers End Strike, Flights Resume After Two-Day Disruption

Flights in Kenya began returning to normal on Tuesday after aviation workers ended a two-day strike that disrupted operations at the country’s major airports and left thousands of passengers stranded.…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Airlink Defends Low Flyby Over Packed Cape Town Stadium Amid Safety Concerns

A dramatic flyby by two Airlink passenger jets over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has sparked widespread debate over aviation safety after the aircraft appeared to skim the roof shortly before…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Kenya Airport Strike Triggers Long Delays at Nairobi’s JKIA

Passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi faced lengthy delays on Sunday after air traffic controllers and airport workers resumed industrial action over unresolved labor disputes. The workers’…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Strike Disrupts Flights at Nairobi Airport as Workers Demand Better Pay

A strike by airport workers disrupted flights on Monday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya’s main aviation hub, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and forcing airlines to adjust schedules. Kenya…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Ethiopian Airlines Posts $4.4bn Half-Year Revenue, Expands Global Network

Ethiopian Airlines generated $4.4 billion in revenue in the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, beating its target by 2%, the carrier announced in Addis Ababa. The performance…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Africa’s Largest Airport in Bishoftu

Ethiopia has officially begun construction of what it aims to be Africa’s largest airport and most ambitious aviation infrastructure project in Bishoftu, 45 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa. Prime Minister…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Egypt Opens Bids for Hurghada Airport as Part of Privatization Plan

Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry has opened bids for private companies to manage, operate, and develop Hurghada International Airport, the country's second-largest airport and a key gateway to Red Sea tourism.This…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Burkina Faso Accuses Nigeria of Airspace Violation After Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing

A Nigerian military aircraft made an emergency landing in western Burkina Faso on Sunday, triggering a sharp diplomatic dispute between Abuja and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). According to…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025

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Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s Visas, Tightens Control Over Borders and Airspace

Somaliland has announced that visas and travel permits issued by Somalia are no longer valid for entry into its territory, escalating tensions between the self-declared republic and Mogadishu. In a…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025