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Air Algerie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, launching a major long-haul fleet renewal programme.The air...
14/11/2025

Air Algerie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, launching a major long-haul fleet renewal programme.

The airline will receive a total of eight A330neos and will become the largest operator of the type in Africa.

The aircraft features Airbus’ Airspace cabin with Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes, supporting Air Algérie’s expansion into new transatlantic and Asian markets.

https://africanpilot.africa/air-algerie-takes-delivery-of-its-first-airbus-a330neo/

At the Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development, H.E. Ms Lerato Mataboge, Commissioner for Infras...
12/11/2025

At the Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development, H.E. Ms Lerato Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission, called on African nations to invest in open skies and integrated air transport through the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

She highlighted that a unified airspace is key to unlocking intra-African trade, tourism, and economic integration under the AfCFTA.

By 2035, the African Union aims to double Fifth Freedom routes and cut intra-African airfares by 40 percent, transforming air transport into a true driver of connectivity and prosperity.

https://africanpilot.africa/luanda-summit-aus-lerato-mataboge-rallies-africa-to-invest-in-open-skies-and-integrated-air-transport/

AUDA NEPAD

At the Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development, AFCAC CAFAC Secretary General Adefunke Adeyemi o...
12/11/2025

At the Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development, AFCAC CAFAC Secretary General Adefunke Adeyemi outlined the priorities needed to accelerate the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

She called for stronger political action, investment in aviation infrastructure, and harmonised regulation to make Africa’s open skies a reality and unlock the continent’s full economic potential.

https://africanpilot.africa/building-africas-open-skies-afcac-outlines-priorities-for-saatm-implementation/

African Union, AUDA NEPAD

At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, Dr Jimmy Gasore, shared how open policies, innovati...
12/11/2025

At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, Dr Jimmy Gasore, shared how open policies, innovation and connectivity are driving the country’s aviation growth.

Rwanda’s commitment to open skies, visa-free travel and emerging technologies such as drone logistics and autonomous air taxis positions it as a model for sustainable aviation development under the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure, AFCAC CAFAC, African Union, AUDA NEPAD

https://africanpilot.africa/rwandas-vision-for-aviation-growth-policy-innovation-and-openness-drive-integration/

At the Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development, Engineer Joy Pedzisayi Makumbe, representing Zim...
12/11/2025

At the Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development, Engineer Joy Pedzisayi Makumbe, representing Zimbabwe’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, outlined how collaboration, harmonisation and investment are shaping Africa’s aviation future.

Zimbabwe’s approach prioritises infrastructure modernisation, financing through PPPs, regulatory alignment and peer-to-peer capacity building.

Practical steps towards a more connected and competitive African aviation network.

Read more: https://africanpilot.africa/zimbabwes-approach-to-collaborative-growth-and-modernisation-in-african-aviation/

AUDA NEPAD, African Union

At the Luanda Financing Summit, Morocco shared its long-term vision for sustainable aviation growth and regional integra...
11/11/2025

At the Luanda Financing Summit, Morocco shared its long-term vision for sustainable aviation growth and regional integration.

Adil Bahi, Director of Strategy, Management and Coordination of Transport at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, highlighted Morocco’s three-pillar approach — infrastructure expansion, liberalised airspace, and cooperation with African partners — aligned with SAATM and the African Union’s Agenda 2036.

Morocco’s strategy includes modernising 25 airports, doubling passenger capacity, expanding Royal Air Maroc’s fleet, and strengthening aviation governance to build a unified African airspace.

AUDA NEPAD

https://africanpilot.africa/saatm-morocco-highlights-long-term-vision-for-sustainable-aviation-growth-and-infrastructure-integration-at-luanda-finance-summit/

Neil Howard, CEO of Absolute Aviation, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Aircraft Dealer...
11/11/2025

Neil Howard, CEO of Absolute Aviation, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). His appointment reflects a continued commitment to leadership and excellence in business aviation, strengthening IADA’s global presence and standards. !

https://africanpilot.africa/neil-howard-appointed-to-iada-board-of-directors/

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