Ethiopian Airlines has once again affirmed its leadership in African aviation after being named Best Airline in Africa at the APEX Passenger Choice Awards. The 2026 awards were announced on 4 May in Addis Ababa, recognising the airline’s continued commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The accolade is particularly significant as it is based entirely on independently verified passenger feedback, offering a direct measure of traveller experience. Drawin

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has issued a renewed warning over the growing dangers faced by civilian aircraft operating near or over conflict zones, calling on governments and industry stakeholders to strengthen measures designed to keep passengers, crews and aircraft safe. Speaking at the 2026 World Overflight Risk Conference in Valletta, Malta, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar highlighted the increasing threat posed by modern military techn

By Garth Calitz South African Airways (SAA) has announced that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola, will resign effective at the end of April 2026. This decision was confirmed after a Board meeting, with Barbara Creecy, acting as the shareholder representative, formally accepting Lamola’s resignation in conjunction with the airline’s Board. Professor Lamola will leave the airline after nearly four years, having initially joined SAA in July 2021 as a Non-E

Ethiopian Airlines has marked its 80th anniversary, commemorating eight decades of continuous operations and growth into one of Africa’s largest and most influential aviation groups. The milestone was formally announced at a press conference in Addis Ababa, where Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew outlined the significance of the anniversary and the airline’s plans to celebrate the occasion throughout the year. The launch event, held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, r

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation has issued a strong rebuke of Iran over what it says were unlawful violations of sovereign airspace across the Middle East, warning that the actions posed a serious and ongoing threat to civil aviation safety in one of the world’s most heavily used air corridors. Adopted on 31 March 2026 at ICAO’s headquarters in Montréal, the decision marks a rare and pointed intervention by the UN aviation body into a matter that

By Garth Calitz International air travellers will soon face tighter restrictions on portable power banks after the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) approved new rules aimed at reducing the fire risks associated with lithium battery devices carried in aircraft cabins. Under the updated provisions, passengers will be limited to carrying no more than two power banks each and they will not be allowed to recharge those devices during a flight. The new standards cam

In a move set to reshape regional air connectivity across Africa, CemAir and Kenya Airways have announced a new commercial partnership aimed at strengthening links between Southern and East Africa. The agreement marks another step in the growing trend of intra-African airline cooperation, as carriers look to expand reach, improve efficiency, and offer passengers more seamless travel options across the continent. The partnership, structured as an interline agreement, will enab

By Garth Calitz As fuel prices surge across global markets, airlines have once again turned to a familiar mechanism: the fuel levy. For passengers, the reappearance of these surcharges often feels like an unwelcome addition to already expensive tickets. But are these levies genuinely necessary, or are they a convenient way for airlines to quietly boost revenue? The answer, as is often the case in aviation, lies somewhere in between. Jet fuel remains one of the most volatile a

TAAG Angola Airlines has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A220-300, marking another important milestone in the carrier’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme and underlining its ambition to reposition itself as a competitive force in African aviation. The arrival of the new aircraft forms part of a broader strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency, expanding regional connectivity, and enhancing the passenger experience. As TAAG continues to transition away from ol

More than a decade after one of aviation’s greatest mysteries unfolded, the latest deep-sea search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has concluded without success. Despite sophisticated underwater technology and renewed determination, the wreckage of the aircraft and definitive answers for the families of the 239 people on board remain elusive. Flight MH370, operated by a Boeing 777-200ER, disappeared on 8 March 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. C