Airlink has expanded its modern fleet by taking delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, showcasing the airline’s ongoing growth strategy within the African regional market.
Airlink And SMBC Aviation Capital Announce Three-Year Partnership, marking a significant commitment by the aviation leasing sector to long-term humanitarian engagement and disaster response support worldwide.
TrueNoord Sells Two Embraer E190s to Airlink, completing a transaction that highlights the lessor’s flexible asset management approach and its continued support for regional airline operators. The two aircraft were delivered to Airlink in December 2025, reinforcing the airline’s strategy to safeguard fleet availability amid ongoing supply chain constraints.
Embraer has achieved another milestone with the E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft receiving Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). The approval further strengthens the manufacturer’s presence in Africa and signals the start of a new era for regional connectivity in the region.
Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier, has officially finalized a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion that will support the airline’s next phase of growth across sub-Saharan Africa. The first delivery is expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2027.
Turkish Airlines and Airlink, a prominent South African regional airline, have finalized a new codeshare agreement set to take effect on 1 August 2025. This partnership will provide enhanced connectivity between Turkey and numerous destinations across Southern Africa, improving network coverage for passengers of both carriers.
Airlink, a prominent regional airline based in South Africa, has announced plans to lease ten brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company. The lease agreement marks a major step in Airlink’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy and positions the airline for expanded capacity and improved fuel efficiency. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to begin in…
Airlink (South Africa) has announced the cancellation of flights to Nampula, citing a legal dispute with local authorities. The province’s court has instituted a claim for damages against the airline, accompanied by a court application to seize Airlink’s aircraft pending the resolution of the case.
Airlink, South Africa’s leading regional airline, has announced the introduction of nonstop flights between Cape Town and Gaborone. This new route, scheduled to commence on April 1, 2025, will enhance connectivity between the two cities, catering to both business and leisure travelers.
