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Airlink’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft entered service on 22 December, in time for the Christmas and New Year rush.Airli...
23/12/2025

Airlink’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft entered service on 22 December, in time for the Christmas and New Year rush.

Airlink is the first carrier in Southern Africa to operate the state-of-the-art E195-E2s, which are powered by the super fuel-efficient Pratt & Whitney PW1009G Geared Turbo-Fan (GTF) engines.

The E195-E2s’ extended range in comparison with its predecessor model, will extend Airlink’s reach, creating new opportunities to connect more destinations and markets across sub-Saharan Africa.

https://africanpilot.africa/airlinks-new-embraer-e195-e2-aircraft-enters-service/

✈️ || 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝟮𝟯 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗦-𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝟵𝟭𝟲𝗶𝗦BRM AERO has received EASA ...
22/12/2025

✈️ || 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝟮𝟯 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗦-𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝟵𝟭𝟲𝗶𝗦

BRM AERO has received EASA approval for the Bristell by BRM AERO B23 powered by the Rotax 916iS engine in the CS-23 category, adding the highest-power option to the B23 lineup and expanding its capabilities for training, touring, and demanding operations such as glider towing. As of the EASA approval date (December 17, 2025), the Bristell B23 is the world’s first EASA CS-23 approved aircraft equipped with the Rotax 916iS engine.

Pic: Bristell

Read more: https://www.bristell.com/bristell-b23-rotax-916is-easa-certification/

A persistent intra-African connectivity gap was highlighted during a panel discussion titled Driving Continental Collabo...
19/12/2025

A persistent intra-African connectivity gap was highlighted during a panel discussion titled Driving Continental Collaboration Under SAATM at the recent African Airlines Association Annual General Assembly.

From a regulatory standpoint, measurable progress has been made since the Single African Air Transport Market was launched in 2018. Thirty-eight African states have signed with 26 signing Memoranda of Implementation. Together, these states account for close to 80 percent of Africa’s air traffic. AFCAC reports the development of more than 110 new intra-African routes, including 19 fifth-freedom routes, as well as 60 bilateral air services agreements modified and aligned with liberalisation principles.

Yet further progress is needed for these frameworks to translate into tangible connectivity gains and the realisation of SAATM’s core objectives: enabling Africans to move efficiently within Africa.

Read more here: https://africanpilot.africa/africas-single-air-transport-market-progress-made-connectivity-still-elusive/

United has increased capacity on its Cape Town routes in response to rising demand during the South African summer holid...
19/12/2025

United has increased capacity on its Cape Town routes in response to rising demand during the South African summer holiday travel season.
Passenger bookings from Cape Town to the United States rose by 7 percent between 18 December and 6 January compared with the same period last year.

To meet this demand, United increased its Cape Town–New York/Newark service from three to four weekly flights during the peak holiday period.

Read more: https://africanpilot.africa/united-ups-service-to-meet-increased-demand-on-cape-town-routes/

When floods overwhelm roads, bridges and communications, helicopters become the backbone of emergency response.From resc...
18/12/2025

When floods overwhelm roads, bridges and communications, helicopters become the backbone of emergency response.

From rescue and evacuation to medical support and reconnaissance, aviation assets are critical in large-scale flood disasters. With climate events increasing, preparing HEMS crews for these realities is no longer optional.

Read more: https://africanpilot.africa/the-value-of-helicopters-in-flood-response/

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TAAG outlines its roadmap for 2026 and the targets shaping its ambition for 2030.The airline is consolidating operations...
18/12/2025

TAAG outlines its roadmap for 2026 and the targets shaping its ambition for 2030.

The airline is consolidating operations at the new Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport, renewing its fleet, expanding its African and long-haul network, increasing digital sales performance and preparing for a new MRO capability in Angola.

These developments point to a defining phase of growth for TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola and a strengthened role for Luanda as a regional and intercontinental hub.

🇦🇴 https://africanpilot.africa/taags-roadmap-for-2026-and-setting-ambitious-targets-for-2030/

Speaking at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly in Luanda, African Civil Aviation Commissio...
18/12/2025

Speaking at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly in Luanda, African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC Secretary General Adefunke Adeyemi described connectivity as a practical measure of how well aviation policy is translating into operational reality across Africa.

Ms. Adeyemi outlined four pillars guiding AFCAC’s work: Accessibility and Connectivity, Affordability, Sustainability, and People. Progress under SAATM is visible where market access is standardised, routes and corridors emerge, schedules improve and cargo moves where it matters.

However, affordability remains a systemic constraint, driven by the total cost of operations rather than airline margins alone.

Adeyemi also highlighted the need to address infrastructure gaps, invest in sustainable systems and close the skills gap by creating opportunities for young professionals and women in aviation.

Her message to airlines was direct: lean in to SAATM, cooperate more deeply, share data, and turn policy commitments into schedules, services and full cabins.

https://africanpilot.africa/turning-saatm-commitments-into-schedules-corridors-and-full-cabins/

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