IATA Reports 5.5% Growth in Global Air Cargo Demand for July 2025 Global air cargo demand increased by 5.5% in July 2025, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a strong month for the sector despite growing uncertainty over U.S. trade policy. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose 5.5% compared to July 2024, while available capacity increased 3.9%. IATA Director General Willie
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Mozambique Creates State-Owned Consortium to Rescue National Airline LAM
Mozambique Sets Up Special-Purpose Vehicle for $130M Rescue of National Airline LAM Mozambique will establish a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) to enable a consortium of state-owned companies to acquire shares in its struggling flag carrier, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), the cabinet announced in a statement. The new entity will be jointly owned by hydropower producer Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa, railway operator Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique, and insurer Empresa Moçambicana
RwandAir Strengthens Fleet with New Boeing 737s, Plans Airbus A330 for Long-Haul Expansion
RwandAir Expands Fleet with Boeing 737s and Upcoming Airbus A330 to Boost African and Global Connectivity RwandAir has bolstered its operations this month with the addition of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one of which has already entered service. A third aircraft is expected to join the fleet in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the Kigali-based carrier works to improve reliability and reduce flight delays. The airline has also
South Africa’s Airports Operator to Spend R21.7 Billion on Modernisation Drive
Airports Company South Africa to Invest $1.2 Billion in Upgrades, Expands OR Tambo and Cape Town Projects South Africa’s state-owned Airports Company South Africa SOC Ltd. (Acsa) plans to raise about half of the R21.7 billion ($1.2 billion) it will spend on infrastructure upgrades over the next year, according to Chief Financial Officer Luzuko Mbotya. The operator will fund the program through a mix of long-term debt instruments and favorable
Proflight Zambia Flies to Windhoek
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Proflight Zambia is expanding its regional footprint with the launch of a new route into Namibia’s capital, Windhoek. The new service, starting on March 3, 2026, will operate three times weekly, providing added travel options and convenient links between Zambia and Namibia from Lusaka via Livingstone. This development is expected to significantly boost both leisure and business travel between the two countries, with Proflight Zambia being the
AfDB Commits $500 Million to Ethiopia’s $10 Billion Mega Airport Project
African Development Bank to Fund Ethiopia’s Future Largest Airport in Africa with $500 Million Investment The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged up to $500 million to help finance Ethiopia’s planned mega airport, set to become the largest in Africa once completed. State-owned Ethiopian Airlines has signed a design agreement for the four-runway facility, which will be located near Bishoftu, approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa. The airline will
Saudia Cargo Launches ‘Beyond’ Initiative to Boost Saudi Exports Globally
Saudia Cargo Expands Global Reach with New ‘Beyond’ Export Campaign Under Vision 2030 The airfreight division of Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia Cargo, has unveiled a new export-focused campaign aimed at expanding the Kingdom’s presence in global markets. Titled ‘Beyond’, the initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision 2030 economic transformation strategy. Launched in collaboration with the Saudi Export Development Authority and the ‘Saudi Made’ initiative, the campaign is designed
Angola’s TAAG Airlines to Acquire Boeing 787s in $297M U.S.-Backed Deal
Angola’s TAAG Secures $297M EXIM-Backed Deal for Boeing 787 Jets to Boost Luanda’s New Aviation Hub Angola’s state-owned airline, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to acquire Boeing 787-10 wide-body aircraft and General Electric Aerospace engines through a $297 million financing package backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM). The agreement, announced Wednesday, will support the delivery of new aircraft and spare engines while strengthening U.S. manufacturing jobs and Angola’s aviation
Durban and Richards Bay Airports Expand to Boost Airfreight Growth
Durban and Richards Bay Airports Drive Airfreight Growth with Major Expansion Plans Expansion projects at Durban and Richards Bay airports are underway or in the planning stages to accommodate rising airfreight volumes in the region. Durban’s airfreight operator, Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport, opened a new public bonded warehouse on April 1. In May, the Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC) unveiled the second phase of its Aeropark and
Airlink Expands Fleet with 10 New Embraer E195-E2 Jets in Major Growth Push
Airlink to Add 10 Fuel-Efficient Embraer E195-E2 Jets to Boost African Network and Cut Emissions Airlink, southern Africa’s largest privately owned full-service airline, has announced a major fleet expansion with the acquisition of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, to be leased from global aviation lessor Azorra. The announcement was made during the Paris Air Show this week. The deal represents a significant upgrade for Airlink, which currently operates 68 aircraft