South Africa’s ability to compete in global markets increasingly depends on the efficiency of its air cargo infrastructure. Strengthening the performance of the country’s major cargo hubs could play a pivotal role in accelerating economic growth, boosting exports, and enhancing trade competitiveness. This was highlighted by Nelson Teixeira, Managing DirectorContinue Reading
Kenya Airways expects flight schedules to return to normal within 24 hours following the suspension of a strike that disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The airline confirmed that it is already working to restore on-time performance after nearly two days of delays and cancellations caused by industrialContinue Reading
Africa’s air cargo sector is gaining momentum, supported by rising demand for perishables, shifting global supply chains, and ongoing efforts to reduce trade barriers. Industry stakeholders remain optimistic, even as structural and geopolitical challenges persist. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African airlines recorded a 6% year-on-year increaseContinue Reading
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that the 2026 edition of the IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) will take place in Singapore on April 8–9, 2026. The announcement was made as the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) concluded in Lima, Peru, highlighting the growing importance of data, digital technologiesContinue Reading
Fiasa executive director Siganeko Magafela during a panel discussion at the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa Aviation Summit in KwaZulu-Natal last week. Source: Barsa Aviation Summit 2026 South Africa’s aviation sector currently has sufficient jet fuel stocks to meet demand for about three weeks, but industry warns that infrastructure constraintsContinue Reading
Canadian freighter operator Cargojet reported softer fourth-quarter financial results, reflecting the broader slowdown in transpacific cargo demand and ongoing volatility in global trade flows — trends closely watched by African air cargo stakeholders linked to Asia-bound supply chains. For the fourth quarter, Cargojet recorded revenues of C$284.7 million, representing aContinue Reading
Malta-based Bridges Air Cargo is preparing to launch operations with its first Embraer E190 converted freighter, marking a key milestone for the airline just five months after delivery. The E190F, registered 9H-BRD and leased from US lessor Regional One, was delivered in August last year. Bridges Air Cargo, announced asContinue Reading
Vienna International Airport recorded its highest-ever air cargo volumes in 2025, driven by expanded long-haul connectivity, strong pharmaceutical traffic and continued growth in e-commerce shipments. Total cargo throughput reached 313,763 tonnes, representing a 5.3% year-on-year increase, according to the airport. The performance was supported by the targeted expansion of long-haulContinue Reading
Tunisian cargo carrier Cargo Wings Express has acquired two Boeing 737-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft as it prepares to commence commercial operations. The aircraft have been leased from Bulgaria-based Cargo Air and are aged 38 and 39 years, according to aviation data platform Planespotters. Both freighters are currently parked as theContinue Reading
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has expanded its African air freight network with the launch of a new dedicated freighter route linking Casablanca in Morocco with Dakar, Senegal. The weekly service operates between Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), strengthening cargo connectivity between North and WestContinue Reading
