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Kenya Airways is navigating its path to recovery with determination. Despite the challenges of grounding three Dreamline...
10/09/2025

Kenya Airways is navigating its path to recovery with determination. Despite the challenges of grounding three Dreamliners, the airline has already welcomed one back into service, with the other two to follow later this year. Strong international passenger demand continues to highlight the importance of Kenya Airways in connecting Africa to the world. With cost optimisation measures underway and a capital raise in progress, the airline is positioning itself to return leaner, stronger, and more competitive.

✈️ Read more: https://africanpilot.africa/kenya-airways-charts-path-to-recovery-as-fleet-restoration-underway/

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda. Aviation co...
10/09/2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda. Aviation contributes USD$160 million to GDP, supports 42,000 jobs, and plays a strategic role in driving tourism, connectivity, and economic growth. Key priorities include cost-efficient infrastructure, training and capacity building, and advancing sustainability through initiatives like SAATM and sustainable aviation fuels.

🇷🇼 https://africanpilot.africa/iata-highlights-aviations-strategic-role-in-rwandas-economic-growth/

Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 have received Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authorit...
10/09/2025

Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 have received Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority - SACAA. This milestone clears the way for Airlink to introduce 10 new E195-E2 aircraft by 2027, enhancing capacity, efficiency, and connectivity across Southern Africa. With best-in-class fuel efficiency and Pratt & Whitney PW1900G engines, Embraer’s E2 family is set to play a pivotal role in Africa’s aviation growth.

✈️ https://africanpilot.africa/embraer-e190-e2-and-e195-e2-aircraft-receive-type-certification-from-south-african-civil-aviation-authority/

Behind every safe flight is a human being under pressure. In a special interview for African Pilot Magazine, we spotligh...
04/09/2025

Behind every safe flight is a human being under pressure. In a special interview for African Pilot Magazine, we spotlight Mayday-SA, a volunteer-driven peer support network changing the game for mental health in aviation. From cockpit stress to the stigma of speaking up, this article explores how South African aviation professionals are building a new culture of compassion, trust and safety. “𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘺. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.”

Read the full article here: https://africanpilot.africa/supporting-the-unsung-heroes-of-aviation-the-story-of-mayday-sa/

RwandAir has strengthened its operations with two newly delivered Boeing 737-800s and the return of serviced aircraft to...
04/09/2025

RwandAir has strengthened its operations with two newly delivered Boeing 737-800s and the return of serviced aircraft to operations. A third aircraft is expected in Q4 2025, alongside the delivery of a wide-body Airbus A330-200, enhancing reliability, reducing delays, and expanding connectivity across Africa and beyond.

🇷🇼 ✈️ https://africanpilot.africa/rwandair-strengthens-operations-with-added-aircraft/

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) has released a position paper on pilot-performed ...
03/09/2025

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) has released a position paper on pilot-performed maintenance, a practice gaining relevance in Africa, where remote airstrips, bird strikes, and limited technical support create unique challenges. What role should pilots play in keeping aircraft airworthy? And how can African regulators strike the right balance between safety and practicality?

Read the full feature here: https://africanpilot.africa/the-rise-of-pilot-maintenance-the-ifalpa-weighs-in/

In this opinion piece, Adele Nkomo, Acting Senior Manager for Corporate Communications at Airports Company South Africa ...
03/09/2025

In this opinion piece, Adele Nkomo, Acting Senior Manager for Corporate Communications at Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), looks at what lies beyond runways and terminals. She explores how customer centricity, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement are shaping airport experiences across ACSA’s nine airports.

Read more: https://africanpilot.africa/beyond-runways-and-terminals/

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