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South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

Pretoria High Court has struck down the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act criteria used when adjudicating licence applications for international carriers operating in South Africa. The June 5 order effectively removes a key element of the racial-criteria licensing test for foreign operators.

2026-06-16T04:34:12.147361-07:00

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AFBAA launches continent-wide research to quantify Africa’s business aviation market

2026-06-15T02:07:54.884279-07:00

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Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00

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EU blacklists Algeria’s Air Express Algeria over failed third-country authorization, banning EU airspace operations

2026-06-12T05:57:35.586083-07:00

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South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing Pretoria High Court has struck down the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act criteria used when adjudicating licence applications for international carriers operating in South Africa. The June 5 order effectively removes a key element of the racial-criteria licensing test for foreign operators.

2026-06-16T04:34:12.147361-07:00

South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

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AFBAA launches continent-wide research to quantify Africa’s business aviation market The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has commissioned a data-driven study—partnering with Seefeld Group—to map business aviation activity across Africa. AfBAA says initial findings will be presented at Aviation Africa in Nairobi on Sept. 9–10, targeting actionable intelligence for members, operators and policymakers.

2026-06-15T02:07:54.884279-07:00

AFBAA launches continent-wide research to quantify Africa’s business aviation market

Associated Press

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns War-related disruption is driving up jet-fuel prices and worsening fuel supply strains for African airlines, the African Airlines Association warns. The group says the crisis has exposed how heavily carriers rely on imported jet fuel—leaving networks vulnerable to rapid cost and availability swings.

2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

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Airbus positions A321XLR as a fit for unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa Airbus says the A321XLR is a “compelling” aircraft for developing market demand, particularly across unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa, where some airlines already have plans to introduce the type. The pitch reinforces the A321XLR’s role as extended-range single-aisle capacity for thinner markets.

2026-06-12T06:17:51.988997-07:00

Airbus positions A321XLR as a fit for unserved routes in Sub-Saharan Africa

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EU blacklists Algeria’s Air Express Algeria over failed third-country authorization, banning EU airspace operations The European Commission has added Air Express Algeria to the EU aviation safety blacklist after EASA rejected the carrier’s application for third-country authorisation. The decision bars the regional operator from operating in European airspace, elevating regulatory risk for North African carriers seeking EU market access.

2026-06-12T05:57:35.586083-07:00

EU blacklists Algeria’s Air Express Algeria over failed third-country authorization, banning EU airspace operations

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AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations Nigeria’s aviation ground-handlers association (AGHAN) has suspended all services to MaxAir (Nigeria) at VM, Katsina, except its Hajj operations, citing an estimated NGN1 billion naira (about USD735,000) in unpaid debt, according to BusinessDay. The action directly affects the airline’s ability to operate through contracted ground support.

2026-06-12T05:30:18.703506-07:00

AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations

FlightGlobal

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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South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

AFBAA launches continent-wide research to quantify Africa’s business aviation market

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

EU blacklists Algeria’s Air Express Algeria over failed third-country authorization, banning EU airspace operations

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