Africa News

Associated Press • Gerald Imray

Amazon Leo to launch satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027 via Herotel deal

Amazon says its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, will begin launching in South Africa in 2027, with residential service expected at commercial start. The partnership with Herotel is described as the first such agreement for Leo in Africa, targeting consumer connectivity ahead of launch.

3 Sources

2026-07-15T08:30:36.897441-07:00

AeroTime

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer vie for Ethiopian Airlines’ next narrowbody order; decision expected within weeks

2 Sources

2026-07-15T03:16:17.590028-07:00

ch-aviation

South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends conditional approval for Harith Aviation’s acquisition of Safair Holdings (FlyS

3 Sources

2026-07-14T08:00:56.720732-07:00

ch-aviation

Air Algérie takes first Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) on lease as it renews its A-320/737-size fleet; private Sahel operator Kangala Air

3 Sources

2026-07-14T01:30:12.614951-07:00

Africa News Timeline

Associated Press

3 sources

Amazon Leo to launch satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027 via Herotel deal Amazon says its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, will begin launching in South Africa in 2027, with residential service expected at commercial start. The partnership with Herotel is described as the first such agreement for Leo in Africa, targeting consumer connectivity ahead of launch.

2026-07-15T08:30:36.897441-07:00

Amazon Leo to launch satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027 via Herotel deal

AeroTime

2 sources

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer vie for Ethiopian Airlines’ next narrowbody order; decision expected within weeks Airbus, Boeing and Embraer are all bidding for a new narrowbody aircraft order from Ethiopian Airlines, according to the reporting. A procurement decision is expected within weeks, making the outcome a near-term test of OEM competitiveness in African airline fleet planning.

2026-07-15T03:16:17.590028-07:00

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer vie for Ethiopian Airlines’ next narrowbody order; decision expected within weeks

ch-aviation

1 source

Libya’s FLY OYA wet leases an Airbus A330-200 Libya’s FLY OYA has wet leased an Airbus A330-200, securing near-term capacity through a leased, crewed aircraft arrangement rather than using its own fleet. The move highlights how regional operators rely on aircraft leasing to scale operations quickly and manage fleet flexibility.

2026-07-14T09:00:09.830568-07:00

Libya’s FLY OYA wet leases an Airbus A330-200

ch-aviation

3 sources

❗️

South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends conditional approval for Harith Aviation’s acquisition of Safair Holdings (FlyS South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended the conditional approval of Harith Aviation Proprietary Limited’s acquisition of Safair Holdings, the parent of low-cost carrier FlySafair. The watchdog’s decision is subject to conditions designed to prevent anti-competitive outcomes at Lanseria International Airport.

2026-07-14T08:00:56.720732-07:00

South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends conditional approval for Harith Aviation’s acquisition of Safair Holdings (FlyS

ch-aviation

3 sources

Air Algérie takes first Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) on lease as it renews its A-320/737-size fleet; private Sahel operator Kangala Air Air Algérie has taken delivery of the first of ten leased Boeing 737-8s, with aircraft 7T-VLQ (msn 44017) flown from Budapest to Algiers on July 9, 2026. Separately, Burkina Faso’s Kangala Air Express received its first Boeing 737 Business Jet to expand high-end charter services across the Sahel.

2026-07-14T01:30:12.614951-07:00

Air Algérie takes first Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) on lease as it renews its A-320/737-size fleet; private Sahel operator Kangala Air

ch-aviation

5 sources

❗️

Air Algérie takes first Boeing 737 MAX 8; Kangala Air Express delivers first 737 Business Jet to expand premium Sahel charter Air Algérie formally received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 on July 11 as part of a phased replacement of its mid-market fleet, with the airline’s CEO highlighting the aircraft’s strengths. Separately, Sahel-focused private carrier Kangala Air Express took delivery of its first Boeing 737 Business Jet (BBJ), supporting expansion of premium charter services across the region.

2026-07-13T01:45:49.414909-07:00

Air Algérie takes first Boeing 737 MAX 8; Kangala Air Express delivers first 737 Business Jet to expand premium Sahel charter

Bloomberg

6 sources

Mali and Algeria agree to reopen airspace and restore ambassadors after months of tensions Mali and Algeria have agreed to reopen their airspace to civilian and military aircraft and to return ambassadors to their posts. The decision signals an easing of yearlong strain between the two northern African states, with potential near-term impacts on route access and overflight planning.

2026-07-10T14:44:55.295104-07:00

Mali and Algeria agree to reopen airspace and restore ambassadors after months of tensions

ch-aviation

1 source

Mozambique watchdog urges release of LAM audit Mozambique’s watchdog has urged the disclosure of an audit concerning LAM—Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique—seeking transparency around the carrier’s oversight and accountability. The call centers on releasing the audit findings rather than additional operational measures.

2026-07-10T06:30:11.150223-07:00

Mozambique watchdog urges release of LAM audit