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Libya’s Ministry of Transport said the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization has removed airspace restrictions issued in 2015 during the country’s civil war. The announcement marks a change to international aviation measures affecting Libya, though the ministry’s statement, as reported, did not specify the operational details or timing of implementation.
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Libya’s Ministry of Transport said the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization has removed airspace restrictions issued in 2015 during the country’s civil war. The announcement marks a change to international aviation measures affecting Libya, though the ministry’s statement, as reported, did not specify the operational details or timing of implementation.
Mozambique has reduced the estimated investment in its Civil Aviation System Master Plan for 2026-2045 to $420 million, from $710 million. Civil aviation institute chairman Emanuel Chaves said the lower estimate is intended to improve the plan’s feasibility.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is targeting a mid-fourth-quarter 2026 restart for Congo Airways. The report provides no further details on the plan, including the airline’s fleet, route network or the steps required to resume operations.
Tanzania’s Sindbard Air has taken delivery of an E120 freighter, adding cargo capacity to its fleet. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s delivery date, planned routes, operating configuration or intended service, leaving the scale and commercial role of the addition unclear.
The Nigerian air force has outlined acquisition priorities for the coming years, including additional T129 ATAK attack helicopters and Aksungur unmanned aircraft. The plans signal continued investment in rotary-wing and uncrewed capabilities, though the report provides no order quantities or delivery timelines.
Tanzanian airline Flightlink has added capacity through a wet lease of a Dash 8. The announcement points to an aircraft-and-crew leasing arrangement as the means of expanding the airline’s available capacity; the report provides no details on the aircraft’s number, lease duration or deployment.
Aircraft reached Iran in July 2025 after using Malagasy registrations, prompting investigations into how the Boeing 777s were transferred. A criminal case in Madagascar now puts former government officials, aviation authorities and businessmen at the center of proceedings over the operation.
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