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Africa World Airlines targets a 10-strong Embraer E190 fleet by 2028

Ghana’s Africa World Airlines is planning to grow its regional fleet with a target of ten Embraer E190 aircraft by 2028. The move signals an intent to scale capacity on shorter-haul routes using a common aircraft type for operational and fleet-management efficiency.

2026-06-11T03:43:06.670500-07:00

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ASPEX 2026: Africa Space Expo to debut in Abidjan on 24–26 September 2026

2026-06-11T02:22:05.449695-07:00

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Nigeria suspends permit after Challenger 601 incident at Asaba—jet landed on a road under construction and departed

2026-06-11T03:44:56.967194-07:00

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Uganda Airlines signs Boeing deal for up to 10 aircraft (~$985m), aiming to rebuild fleet capacity

2026-06-11T01:13:30.433862-07:00

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Nigeria suspends permit after Challenger 601 incident at Asaba—jet landed on a road under construction and departed Nigeria’s aviation regulator has suspended an operating permit following an incident near Asaba airport involving a US-registered Bombardier Challenger 601 executive jet. The aircraft reportedly landed on, then departed from, an unfinished road during its approach, prompting an inquiry and permit action.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.967194-07:00

Nigeria suspends permit after Challenger 601 incident at Asaba—jet landed on a road under construction and departed

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Africa World Airlines targets a 10-strong Embraer E190 fleet by 2028 Ghana’s Africa World Airlines is planning to grow its regional fleet with a target of ten Embraer E190 aircraft by 2028. The move signals an intent to scale capacity on shorter-haul routes using a common aircraft type for operational and fleet-management efficiency.

2026-06-11T03:43:06.670500-07:00

Africa World Airlines targets a 10-strong Embraer E190 fleet by 2028

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AJW Technique wins SACAA AMO approval to maintain civilian aeronautical components in South Africa AJW Technique, part of AJW Group, says it has secured South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) approval to perform maintenance on civilian aeronautical components under SACAA regulatory control. The clearance expands the company’s authorized sustainment scope in-country.

2026-06-11T03:23:18.853251-07:00

AJW Technique wins SACAA AMO approval to maintain civilian aeronautical components in South Africa

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ASPEX 2026: Africa Space Expo to debut in Abidjan on 24–26 September 2026 The African Space Agency will host the inaugural Africa Space Expo (ASPEX 2026) in Abidjan from 24 to 26 September 2026, aiming to convene Africa’s space sector during a key “execution” phase. The event sets a near-term platform for industry engagement and project visibility across the continent.

2026-06-11T02:22:05.449695-07:00

ASPEX 2026: Africa Space Expo to debut in Abidjan on 24–26 September 2026

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Uganda Airlines signs Boeing deal for up to 10 aircraft (~$985m), aiming to rebuild fleet capacity Uganda Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of 10 aircraft, described as worth about $985 million, to expand its fleet after recent operational disruptions and aircraft shortages. Reports indicate the aircraft are likely Boeing 787-9 widebodies, supporting a near-term capacity step-up.

2026-06-11T01:13:30.433862-07:00

Uganda Airlines signs Boeing deal for up to 10 aircraft (~$985m), aiming to rebuild fleet capacity

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Afriqiyah Airways pauses flights after disruption, resumes following urgent aircraft maintenance Afriqiyah Airways suspended flight operations after an unspecified disruption, then restarted services, attributing the earlier interruption to urgent maintenance work on an aircraft. The episode underscores near-term operational fragility and the resulting pressure on capacity planning.

2026-06-10T05:56:23.275350-07:00

Afriqiyah Airways pauses flights after disruption, resumes following urgent aircraft maintenance

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SAA drops case over confidential data

2026-06-09T06:41:54.797339-07:00

SAA drops case over confidential data

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Air Cairo to triple fleet and launch new Airbus A320 routes in June 2026, adding Kazakhstan nonstop and Turkey service Air Cairo plans to add regular scheduled service to Kazakhstan in June 2026 with a Sharm el Sheikh–Atyrau nonstop, using its Airbus A320 fleet. For the Northern winter 2026/27 season, the airline will also add Sharm el Sheikh–Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen service with A320s, as part of a wider network expansion plan.

2026-06-09T02:23:08.414115-07:00

Air Cairo to triple fleet and launch new Airbus A320 routes in June 2026, adding Kazakhstan nonstop and Turkey service

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Africa World Airlines targets a 10-strong Embraer E190 fleet by 2028

ASPEX 2026: Africa Space Expo to debut in Abidjan on 24–26 September 2026

Nigeria suspends permit after Challenger 601 incident at Asaba—jet landed on a road under construction and departed

Uganda Airlines signs Boeing deal for up to 10 aircraft (~$985m), aiming to rebuild fleet capacity

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