Freedom Airline, based in Kenya, has entered into a 12-month wet lease agreement with Sky Vision Airlines of Egypt for the operation of a freighter-configured Airbus A321F, bearing serial number 1707. This strategic move enhances Freedom Airline’s cargo service capabilities amid rising demand for regional and intra-African freight transport.
ASKY, the West African carrier based in Togo, is reassessing its previously announced plans to acquire Boeing 787 Dreamliners, citing concerns over infrastructure limitations and challenging market dynamics in the region. This reevaluation casts uncertainty over the airline’s goal of reaching a fleet size of 20 aircraft by 2027, a target that was part of its long-term expansion strategy.
Ibom Air, Nigeria’s rapidly growing airline, has announced a significant leadership transition. George Uriesi, previously serving as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). At the same time, Mfon Udom, the airline’s founding CEO, has taken on the role of Non-Executive Chairman.
Ibom Air, a Nigerian-based airline, has reported impressive financial results for the year 2024, with revenue climbing by 43% to $62.1 million and a net profit of $4.4 million. This represents a significant milestone in the airline’s operational maturity and financial resilience, reflecting strong demand, strategic expansion, and improved cost control.
Madagascar Airlines is actively seeking financial support from the World Bank to facilitate its growth strategy, which includes expanding its fleet to seven aircraft by 2027. The move underlines the airline’s intent to improve its connectivity and service capacity across both domestic and regional markets.
Kenya Airways has announced a strategic codeshare agreement with regional operator Safarilink Aviation, aimed at significantly enhancing domestic connectivity within Kenya. The partnership will provide Kenya Airways’ customers access to an extended network of nine key destinations, enabling smoother travel to remote and underserved regions.
Air Botswana has taken delivery of a wet leased ERJ145, under a two-year strategic agreement with Westair of Namibia. The aircraft, bearing serial number 14501022, was introduced as part of the carrier’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity and fleet efficiency.
Fly Angola has announced the discontinuation of its route between Luanda and Sao Tome, citing a recent surge in airport fees as the primary reason for the decision. The airline emphasized that the increase in operational costs has made the route financially unsustainable, prompting its closure.
