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Air Madagascar return planned as governance comes under scrutiny

Air Madagascar is preparing for a planned return as governance issues move into the spotlight. The development signals heightened attention on how the carrier’s oversight, accountability and management will stand up to scrutiny ahead of recommencing operations.

2026-06-03T05:22:25.475906-07:00

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NAC backs European helicopter lessor investment as South Africa expands rotorcraft financing footprint

2026-06-03T01:56:22.455409-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines to add Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from July 12, 2026

2026-06-02T09:26:42.651323-07:00

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Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

2026-06-02T02:11:33.611853-07:00

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Air Madagascar return planned as governance comes under scrutiny Air Madagascar is preparing for a planned return as governance issues move into the spotlight. The development signals heightened attention on how the carrier’s oversight, accountability and management will stand up to scrutiny ahead of recommencing operations.

2026-06-03T05:22:25.475906-07:00

Air Madagascar return planned as governance comes under scrutiny

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NAC backs European helicopter lessor investment as South Africa expands rotorcraft financing footprint South Africa’s NAC has invested in a European helicopter lessor, extending the capital role of the regional aviation finance player into the European rotorcraft leasing market. The deal links NAC’s cross-border funding model to a global supply of helicopter capacity.

2026-06-03T01:56:22.455409-07:00

NAC backs European helicopter lessor investment as South Africa expands rotorcraft financing footprint

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Ethiopian Airlines to add Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from July 12, 2026 Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new three-times-weekly nonstop service between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Port Louis, Mauritius, starting 12 July 2026. Flights will operate Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, expanding the carrier’s network with direct passenger connectivity to the island market.

2026-06-02T09:26:42.651323-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to add Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from July 12, 2026

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South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch denied by CAA over safety concerns; operator disputes suspension South Sudan’s aviation authority (SSCAA) has denied South Sudan Supreme Airlines authorization to restart operations, citing unresolved safety concerns. The dispute follows earlier announcements by the airline about returning to the air, with the regulator reiterating that no flight authorization has been granted as of June 1, 2026.

2026-06-02T08:43:47.346086-07:00

South Sudan Supreme Airlines relaunch denied by CAA over safety concerns; operator disputes suspension

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Fireblade Aviation targets pan-African expansion from South Africa South Africa’s Fireblade Aviation is looking to expand beyond its current footprint with a pan-African growth push, according to coverage referenced by ch-aviation. The move signals a new push for connectivity across multiple African markets under a single expansion strategy.

2026-06-02T05:57:21.163804-07:00

Fireblade Aviation targets pan-African expansion from South Africa

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Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025) Botswana has injected BWP523 million pula (USD39 million) into loss-making Air Botswana between 2021 and December 2025. The state-owned carrier is now seeking to convert a further BWP250 million (USD18.7 million) “irresponsible” government loan into equity because it says it cannot repay the debt.

2026-06-02T02:11:33.611853-07:00

Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

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LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is boosting capacity with an ACMI lease of a CemAir Dash 8-400, according to NewsAero. The carrier also says two Embraer E190s purchased in December 2025 are set to enter service soon, with reporting pointing to an E190 debut timeline that has slipped.

2026-06-02T00:57:20.904409-07:00

LAM Mozambique to lease a CemAir Dash 8-400 under ACMI and bring two Embraer E190s into service

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KLM cancels Entebbe routes as Ebola-linked travel restrictions tighten KLM said it is cancelling flights to and from Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, citing tighter international travel and entry restrictions connected to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The carrier linked the disruption to evolving cross-border rules governing passenger access.

2026-06-01T06:34:36.182898-07:00

KLM cancels Entebbe routes as Ebola-linked travel restrictions tighten

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Air Madagascar return planned as governance comes under scrutiny

NAC backs European helicopter lessor investment as South Africa expands rotorcraft financing footprint

Ethiopian Airlines to add Addis Ababa–Port Louis nonstop from July 12, 2026

Air Botswana seeks equity swap for “irresponsible” BWP250m government loan after BWP523m injection (2021–Dec 2025)

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