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Economy
African airlines weighed down by 10 burdens holding back their growth
AFRAA identifies 10 major burdens weighing on African airlines and calls for action on taxation, blocked funds, infrastructure and financing as passenger demand continues to rise.
16.09.2026 - 18:30
Economy
New uniforms, twice the staff as airport passenger service gets a makeover
Redesigned as part of the “Airports 2030” strategy, ONDA’s passenger assistance service now has a new identity, with airport reception and support teams wearing uniforms in the colors of Airports of Morocco.
10.09.2026 - 18:30
International
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano eruption strands 170,000 passengers, disrupts 1,558 flights
An eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has disrupted air travel across western Indonesia, leaving about 170,000 passengers affected after authorities suspended operations at eight airports.
07.09.2026 - 16:30
International
Mediterranean warming could intensify thunderstorms and disrupt air travel, study warns
A warmer Mediterranean could create more favorable conditions for intense thunderstorms, potentially increasing weather-related disruptions at major airports across the region, according to a new study by Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV).
03.09.2026 - 15:30
International
Why only 2% of Africans fly: Tax predators, states that block airline funds and open skies champions
Africa accounts for just 2% of global air traffic despite its vast population and geography, with high taxes, restrictive air-service agreements and blocked airline revenues keeping intra-African travel expensive and limited. A new policy analysis highlights the countries helping open Africa’s skies and those whose policies continue to hold the sector back.
29.08.2026 - 17:00
Economy
Royal Air Maroc signs Starlink deal to equip entire fleet with Wi-Fi by 2027
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has reached an agreement with Starlink to deploy satellite-based Wi-Fi across its entire fleet by 2027, following months of negotiations over the technical and financial terms of the project, Africa Intelligence reported on Tuesday.
18.08.2026 - 11:00
Economy
Royal Air Maroc adds new Boeing 737 MAX 8 as fleet reaches record 69 aircraft
Royal Air Maroc is set to take delivery of its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8, registered CN-RHR, further strengthening its capacity on medium-haul routes. The delivery will bring the national carrier’s fleet to 69 aircraft, including those operated by its regional subsidiary RAM Express — a record for the airline.
16.08.2026 - 11:00
Society
Rabat-Salé Airport welcomes more than 1.2 million passengers in H1 2026
The capital’s airport handled more than 1.21 million passengers between January and June, while aircraft movements rose over 17%.
06.08.2026 - 12:30
Economy
Royal Air Maroc formalizes aeronautics academy to support fleet expansion
A decree published in the Official Gazette authorizes the creation of Moroccan Academy of Aeronautics SA, a new RAM subsidiary that will train more than 550 aircraft maintenance technicians annually as part of the airline’s 2037 expansion strategy.
04.08.2026 - 14:30
Lifestyle
African skies: Top five domestic, intra-African, and international routes by passenger traffic
What do Africa’s busiest air routes reveal about the continent’s aviation landscape? Published in late July 2026 by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the connectivity report for the second half of 2025 paints a clear picture: 13.4 million passengers traveled on domestic routes, 9.3 million on international routes, and just 4.1 million on intra-African services. Behind the figures lies a continent where a handful of countries and hubs dominate while Central Africa remains a statistical blind spot.
01.08.2026 - 16:30