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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/

Kenya Airways has announced an executive leadership transition, with Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka leav...
17/12/2025

Kenya Airways has announced an executive leadership transition, with Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka leaving after six years at the helm.

The Board has appointed Chief Operating Officer Captain George Kamal as Acting GMD/CEO from 16 December 2025, while a competitive process is initiated to appoint a substantive successor.

https://africanpilot.africa/kenya-airways-announces-executive-leadership-transition/

At the recent Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in Luanda, International Air Transport...
17/12/2025

At the recent Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in Luanda, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi, outlined both the growth momentum and the structural constraints shaping African aviation.

Africa is leading global passenger and cargo demand growth, yet the sector continues to face weak profitability, high operating costs, safety performance gaps, regulatory fragmentation and persistent blocked funds.

Looking ahead, Al-Awadhi confirmed that International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host a Focus Africa event in Addis Ababa at the end of April 2026, where new safety initiatives targeting airlines, airports and civil aviation authorities will be launched. These measures are intended to drive tangible improvements in safety performance across the continent.

Read the full article here: https://africanpilot.africa/africa-leads-global-aviation-growth-but-structural-constraints-continue-to-undermine-sustainability/

As global aviation prepares for unprecedented growth, outdated visa systems are emerging as one of the most significant ...
17/12/2025

As global aviation prepares for unprecedented growth, outdated visa systems are emerging as one of the most significant barriers to seamless travel. Our latest article examines why modernising visas through full digitalisation, pre-travel clearance, and secure digital identities is now essential for national competitiveness and traveller efficiency.
The WTTC–SITA Better Borders findings make clear that visa reform is no longer optional, it is a strategic priority for governments worldwide.

Read more here: https://africanpilot.africa/visas-in-the-age-of-seamless-travel-why-the-world-must-rethink-entry-requirements/

The African Airlines Association heralds a transformative milestone in African aviation with the full operational deploy...
17/12/2025

The African Airlines Association heralds a transformative milestone in African aviation with the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace (FRA) in the West and Central Africa (WACAF) region, effective 30 October 2025.

Transitioning from trials launched in November 2023, the initiative enables airlines to plan and fly User Preferred Routes (UPRs), supporting more direct routings, reduced fuel burn, shorter flight times and lower emissions. African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank has supported the FRA initiative since the trials began, in line with its Memorandum of Understanding with AFRAA and the objectives of SAATM and AfCFTA.

Read more here: https://africanpilot.africa/afraa-marks-new-era-of-african-aviation-as-free-route-airspace-takes-flight-in-west-and-central-africa/

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