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TAAG Angola Airlines reportedly owes $9 million to former ground handler Ghassist

TAAG Angola Airlines has accumulated about USD 9 million in debt to Ghassist, its former ground handling services provider, according to reporting tied to the Luanda-based carrier. The arrears highlight recurring working-capital pressures in Angola’s flag carrier’s ground operations.

2026-05-07T03:18:18.046724-07:00

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Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

2026-05-07T01:09:14.271207-07:00

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Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations

2026-05-06T06:08:29.289102-07:00

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Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

2026-05-06T03:15:47.712390-07:00

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TAAG Angola Airlines reportedly owes $9 million to former ground handler Ghassist TAAG Angola Airlines has accumulated about USD 9 million in debt to Ghassist, its former ground handling services provider, according to reporting tied to the Luanda-based carrier. The arrears highlight recurring working-capital pressures in Angola’s flag carrier’s ground operations.

2026-05-07T03:18:18.046724-07:00

TAAG Angola Airlines reportedly owes $9 million to former ground handler Ghassist

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Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch Zimbabwean start-up FlyCristal has secured aircraft with the stated goal of beginning operations. The move signals an early-stage fleet buildout as the carrier prepares to enter the market, with aircraft availability now the key constraint it’s worked to resolve.

2026-05-07T01:09:14.271207-07:00

Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

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Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations Cabo Verde Airlines is restarting its operations to the United States, restoring direct scheduled connectivity between the carrier’s home market and the U.S. market. The resumption is positioned as a return to service after a disruption in U.S. operations.

2026-05-06T06:08:29.289102-07:00

Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations

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Avora Aviation delivers Airbus A321-211 to Egypt’s Sky Vision Airlines on dry lease Avora Aviation has taken delivery of and successfully delivered one Airbus A321-211 on a dry operating lease to Cairo-based Sky Vision Airlines, marking the airline’s first A321-200-family aircraft. The handover underlines continued lessor support for fleet buildouts in Egypt’s growing market.

2026-05-06T03:32:46.143715-07:00

Avora Aviation delivers Airbus A321-211 to Egypt’s Sky Vision Airlines on dry lease

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Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU Airbus will provide technical support, training and advisory services to Nigeria under a new memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the country’s aviation sector. The agreement positions Airbus to support capability-building beyond aircraft sales, focusing on operational and workforce development.

2026-05-06T03:15:47.712390-07:00

Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

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Air Congo sets up first intercontinental route: Kinshasa–Brussels nonstops in early 3Q26, with CEO talks and new ATRs Air Congo is preparing to launch nonstop long-haul service between Kinshasa and Brussels, its first intercontinental route. Multiple reports frame the plan around an early 3Q26 start, with Brussels-Europe competition highlighted as ticket sales begin from July. The airline’s CEOs also discussed the service with Ethiopian Airlines and the acquisition of new ATRs.

2026-05-06T02:00:16.681086-07:00

Air Congo sets up first intercontinental route: Kinshasa–Brussels nonstops in early 3Q26, with CEO talks and new ATRs

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EnComm Aviation files $160M UK High Court suit against BAE Systems over BAe ATP support withdrawal EnComm Aviation has filed a $160 million lawsuit in the UK High Court against BAE Systems, alleging the company breached a duty of care by abruptly withdrawing support for the BAe Advanced Turbo-Prop (BAe ATP) aircraft type. Encomm claims the action led to the grounding of its fleet and the destruction of its business.

2026-05-05T06:55:54.865492-07:00

EnComm Aviation files $160M UK High Court suit against BAE Systems over BAe ATP support withdrawal

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Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA Rotortrade reports strong growth in its helicopter-related activities across APAC and MEA going into 2025 and beyond, signaling expanding demand for rotorcraft ownership and support across both emerging and established markets. The update builds on recent Rotortrade-led type introductions and a market view of tightening supply versus demand.

2026-05-05T06:34:45.744256-07:00

Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA

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TAAG Angola Airlines reportedly owes $9 million to former ground handler Ghassist

Zimbabwe start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft ahead of launch

Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations

Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

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