Building on the airline’s significant network expansion across East and Southeast Asia, Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a weekly freighter to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Already operating the largest and most diversified route network of any non-Asian airline, the new freighter destination provides regional customers with more flexibility to move their goods worldwide, via Dubai. The cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline now serves 43 global destinations with its
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Growthpoint Invests R8 Billion in Cape Winelands Airport Precinct to Drive Regional Growth
Growthpoint Properties Invests R8bn in Cape Winelands Airport Development, Creating 100,000 Jobs and a Sustainable Aviation Hub Growthpoint Properties has announced an initial R8 billion investment in the Cape Winelands Airport precinct, marking the start of a landmark partnership with RSA Aero to deliver a world-class aviation, hospitality, and industrial hub north of Cape Town. The privately owned airport, to be built on the site of the former Fisantekraal airfield,
Proflight Zambia to Co-Host Major Regional Aviation Summit in Lusaka
Zambia to Host 55th Airlines Association of Southern Africa AGM in 2025 — Proflight Showcases Growing Aviation Hub Zambia’s aviation industry will take centre stage this October as Proflight Zambia co-hosts the 55th Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA). The high-profile event will take place from 16 to 19 October 2025 at Ciela Resort in Lusaka. The prestigious gathering is expected to attract over
Malawi Airlines Strengthens Regional Network with New Boeing 737-700
Malawi Airlines Adds Boeing 737-700 to Fleet to Boost Regional Connectivity and Reliability Malawi Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of a refurbished Boeing 737-700, a strategic move aimed at enhancing regional services and improving operational reliability. The aircraft, registered ET-BCF, arrived in Lilongwe on 16 September 2025 after being repainted in Ireland. Previously, the jet operated with RwandAir. The new aircraft replaces a Boeing 737-700 that had
Proflight Zambia Introduces Bombardier CRJ-200 Jet to Boost Lusaka–Kasama Connectivity
Proflight Zambia Expands Fleet with CRJ-200 Jet to Enhance Lusaka–Kasama Flights and Tourism Proflight Zambia is set to expand its fleet and services later this year by introducing the 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200 jet on flights between Lusaka and Kasama. The service, scheduled to launch at the end of September 2025, marked the first time this aircraft type operates regular passenger flights into Kasama Airport in Zambia’s Northern Province. Initially, the
Nigeria Weighs Certification of China’s C919 Jet to Diversify Aviation Market
Nigeria Considers Certifying China’s C919 Jet, Opening Door for COMAC in African Aviation Nigeria’s civil aviation regulator is weighing the certification of China’s C919 passenger jet for use by domestic carriers, a move that could pave the way for Chinese aircraft in Africa’s largest aviation market. According to Reuters, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), confirmed that the agency has begun reviewing the months-long
South African Airways to Launch Twice-Daily Johannesburg–Gaborone Flights
SAA Expands Regional Network with New Twice-Daily Flights Between Johannesburg and Gaborone South African Airways (SAA) has announced the launch of a twice-daily service connecting Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana, starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Reservations for the new route are now available on flysaa.com. The expansion strengthens SAA’s regional connectivity, offering both business and leisure travelers greater convenience. Flight Schedule The new route features two daily return flights operating seven
Proflight Zambia Expands Domestic and Regional Routes to Boost Tourism
Proflight Zambia Enhances Flight Network to Support Growing Tourism and Business Travel Proflight Zambia has announced major enhancements to its domestic and regional flight schedules, positioning the airline to capitalize on the country’s rapidly growing tourism sector. Zambia aims to attract three million international visitors by 2025, following a remarkable 69% surge in arrivals during 2024, which increased numbers from 1.3 million to 2.2 million. Reliable air connectivity is now
Bestfly Expands Fleet with Gulfstream G450 and G550 Long-Range Jets in Angola
Bestfly Boosts Global Executive Aviation Fleet with New Gulfstream G450 and G550 Jets Luanda — Bestfly, a leading name in the executive aviation sector, has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two new long-range aircraft: a Gulfstream G450 (P4-BFX) and a Gulfstream G550 (P4-BFRS). Both jets are registered in Aruba under the “P4” registration prefix. The acquisitions mark a major milestone for the company, following a
One Air Expands Cargo Fleet with First Boeing 777 Freighter Delivery
UK’s One Air Adds First Boeing 777 Freighter to Boost Asia and Middle East Cargo Operations British cargo airline One Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter at Boeing’s Everett facility in the United States, marking a major milestone in its fleet expansion and strengthening its long-haul cargo operations. A subsidiary of AIR ONE International Holdings, One Air operates out of London Heathrow (LHR) and currently serves