IATA Urges Release of Over $1 Billion in Blocked Airline Funds in Africa and Middle East
Africa and Middle East hold 85% of blocked airline funds as Mozambique tops the list at $205M.
Africa
Air Botswana’s New Embraer E175 Begins Service on Maun Route
E175 aircraft to enhance Air Botswana's domestic connectivity
Royal Air Maroc Leases Two Boeing 737 MAX from DAE
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Leases Two Boeing 737-8 MAX to Royal Air Maroc
African Airlines Report 13.6% Yearly Demand Increase in April 2025: IATA
Global air travel demand rose 8% in April 2025, with African airlines posting 8.9% capacity growth and a 76.3% load factor.
Astral Aviation Launches Hong Kong-Brisbane B767f Service for Aus Air Cargo
Astral Aviation begins Hong Kong-Brisbane freighter service in May 2025.
Emirates Expands Travel Store Presence in Accra and Mauritius
New travel hubs open in Accra and Mauritius in May 2025
