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South Africa’s Special Tribunal Voids SAA–Flyfofa Boeing 737 Freighter Deal

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KLM plans winter return to Gulf as Riyadh Air adds Milan route

KLM’s winter schedule calls for the reinstatement of flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam, alongside service to 164 destinations from Amsterdam and a return to Entebbe. Separately, Riyadh Air will launch direct Riyadh–Milan flights on Dec. 16 as Saudi Arabia’s newest carrier expands into Europe.

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Jambojet plans 10-year network strategy, jet evaluation and East Africa expansion

Jambojet says it will define a 10-year network strategy within the next year, including whether to add jets, while expanding toward Entebbe and Dar es Salaam by March 2027. The Kenyan carrier’s 12th aircraft is now expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, despite performance running ahead of last year.

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South African Airways Group appoints acting group CEO

South African Airways Group has appointed a new acting group chief executive officer, marking a leadership change at the airline group. The announcement puts executive continuity and near-term strategic direction at the center of attention for the carrier and its stakeholders.

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Africa World Airlines receives first Embraer E190 as Ghanaian carrier plans fleet expansion

Africa World Airlines has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190, adding substantially more capacity than the ERJ-145s that anchor its operation. The Ghanaian carrier is positioning the aircraft as part of a plan to build a larger fleet and expand available seats.

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NigComSat contracts Hughes Jupiter gateways for NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B

Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has contracted Hughes Network Systems to provide access to its Jupiter scalable gateway system for the upcoming NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B satellites. The infrastructure will support satellite services targeting markets across Africa.

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Two Congolese freighter incidents damage DC-8 and 737-300 within days

A Trans Air Cargo DC-8-73CF was damaged in a runway excursion at Kinshasa, followed days later by a Serve Air Boeing 737-300 freighter whose main landing gear apparently collapsed during takeoff from Kindu. Congolese investigators are probing the 737 accident, in which the aircraft sustained serious damage.

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Eight African nations sign Artemis Accords, raising questions over a path to the moon

Eight African nations have signed the Artemis Accords, expanding participation in the U.S.-led framework for lunar exploration. The agreements create an opening for deeper U.S.-Africa space cooperation, but the signatories still need a practical pathway from political alignment to meaningful lunar roles.