At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC - African Civil Aviation Commission’s Adefunke Adeyemi urged political action, investment & harmonisation to fast-track SAATM & open Africa’s skies. africanpilot.africa/building-afric… AUDA-NEPAD Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) African Union #SAATM #AFCAC #AviationAfrica #Agenda2063

📢 #AASAIndustryNews. Nearly a year after ATNS underwent a major shake-up, its Chairperson, Zola Majavu, has admitted the entity is “not out of the woods yet,” and is still fighting to retain its air-controller staff. Read more... ➡️ news24.com/business/econo…

📢 #AASAIndustryNews. The G20 group is led in 2025 by South Africa. One of its top four tourism priorities is promoting modernised air service agreements that allow for direct flights, or seamless travel, between countries. Read more... ➡️ moneyweb.co.za/news/africa/af…

#AASAIndustryNews. South Africa is set to transform global travel with new direct flight routes to Spain, Mozambique, and Zanzibar, offering travelers faster, more convenient access. Read more... ➡️ travelandtourworld.com/news/article/s…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. St. Helena Tourism has, in partnership #Airlink, released an 18-month forward flight schedule to the island, providing visitors & residents with enhanced visibility of planned flight operations. Read more... ➡️ engineeringnews.co.za/article/st-hel…

📢 #AASAIndustryNews. Africa’s Eden, in collaboration with JLL & WTTC, has released a report about tourism development in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia & Zimbabwe, highlighting the tourism potential & challenges the region faces. Read more... ➡️ travelandtourworld.com/news/article/t…

📢 #AASAIndustryNews. South African Tourism continues to forge ahead in its corporate engagement with India’s growing MICE tourism. The Corporate Think Tank initiative has grown in stature over the years, with this edition being the fifth. Read more... ➡️ travelandtourworld.com/news/article/s…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. South African Airways (SAA) has strengthened its African network with the launch of a new twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone. Read more... ➡️ bizcommunity.com/article/saa-ex…

📢 #AASAIndustryNews. With the continued influences of global sustainability initiatives, Africa’s tourism industry stands the chance to become a frontrunner in providing sustainable travel solutions. Read more... ➡️ travelandtourworld.com/news/article/a…

📢 #AASAAssociateMembersUpdate. AerCap has praised Air Peace Limited, West & Central Africa’s largest carrier, for its financial integrity & discipline in securing the delivery of a dry-leased Boeing 737-700 NG. Read more... ➡️ aviationmonitorng.com/aercap-dry-lea…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. Airlink has applied to expand its operations to Zimbabwe by adding two new routes connecting Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg to Harare and Bulawayo. Read more... ➡️ bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. Adding its 3rd turboprop ATR 72-600, from Dubai Aerospace, has reinforced Air Mauritius’ regional network. The addition aligns with the airline’s focus for a modern fleet & expand into the Indian Ocean region. Read more... ➡️ travelandtourworld.com/news/article/a…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. Angola signs up Lufthansa Consulting to advise TAAG Angola Airlines. Read more... ➡️ ch-aviation.com/news/160448-an…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. #SAA has requested fifth freedom traffic rights from Nigeria and an additional airline designation to operate flights between Cape Town & Lagos. Read more... ➡️ guardian.ng/news/ican-2025…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. #TAAG received its first Boeing 787-10 on 11 November at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ). Read more... ➡️ aviationweek.com/air-transport/…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. Airlink has expanded its flight schedule to the island of St Helena, introducing a new seasonal Cape Town route for the 2026/27 summer. Read more... ➡️ thesouthafrican.com/travel/airlink…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. Botswana’s efforts to boost air connectivity are bearing fruit, with Proflight Zambia becoming the latest airline to enter the local market. Read more... ➡️ thevoicebw.com/safari-skies-u…

📢 #AASAAirlineMembersUpdate. South Africa is enhancing its connectivity both regionally and globally with the introduction of new flights between Johannesburg and Gaborone, further solidifying its position as a key aviation hub. Read more... ➡️ travelandtourworld.com/news/article/s…

Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has called for greater transparency and collaboration following ATNS’s latest industry update on suspended Instrument Flight Procedures, staffing and infrastructure issues. The organisation warns that the 16-month operational crisis continues to harm airlines,

📢 #AASAIndustryNews. ACSA acknowledges reports from the fuel industry body FIASA re: the distribution of Jet A-1 fuel at CTIA. We wish to reassure stakeholders & the public fuel supply at CTIA remains largely stable. Read more... ➡️ linkedin.com/pulse/media-st…