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Boeing forecasts Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet to more than double by 2044Boeing expects Africa’s commercial aircra...
11/06/2026

Boeing forecasts Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet to more than double by 2044

Boeing expects Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet to more than double over the next two decades, reaching 1,680 aircraft by 2044.

The forecast is supported by projected annual passenger traffic growth of 6%, nearly twice the expected global average, driven by population growth, urbanisation, rising middle-class demand, and investment in airports and connectivity.

Boeing projects 1,205 new aircraft deliveries for Africa, led by 856 single-aisle jets, which are expected to support domestic and short-haul international network expansion.

Widebody demand is also expected to grow as African carriers modernise fleets and expand long-haul international routes, while freighter deliveries point to continued development of the continent’s cargo market.

The growth will require broader ecosystem investment, including an estimated 74,000 new aviation personnel and around $130 billion in aviation services demand over the next 20 years.

🔗 Fleet growth creates a broader aviation ecosystem opportunity across Africa: https://african.business/2025/12/trade-investment/africas-air-fleet-will-double-by-2044-says-boeing

Foreign carriers move nearly 80% of Africa’s air freight as local cargo capacity remains constrainedNearly 80% of air ca...
10/06/2026

Foreign carriers move nearly 80% of Africa’s air freight as local cargo capacity remains constrained

Nearly 80% of air cargo flown to and from Africa is currently carried by foreign airlines, according to Astral Aviation CEO Sanjeev Gadhia.

The imbalance highlights a major structural gap in Africa’s aviation value chain, where cargo demand is growing, yet local carriers capture only a limited share of the market.

IATA data shows African carriers accounted for just 2.1% of global air cargo in 2025, despite Africa being the fastest-growing region for air freight. Demand from African carriers rose 6.0% for the full year, with December growth reaching 10.1%.

The challenge is not only fleet capacity. African air cargo remains constrained by high transport costs, limited fifth-freedom rights for local carriers, weak intra-African connectivity, and underdeveloped cargo infrastructure.

Astral argues that air freight should be treated as economic infrastructure, with stronger liberalisation, greater use of SAATM, investment in cargo facilities, and digitalisation across the value chain.

🔗 Cargo control becomes central to Africa’s aviation and trade competitiveness: https://newsaero.info/airlines/foreign-carriers-move-80-of-africas-air-freight-astral-aviation-ceo-warns?true=9953

Rolls-Royce and easyJet demonstrate hydrogen engine at full takeoff powerA four-year international programme led by Roll...
09/06/2026

Rolls-Royce and easyJet demonstrate hydrogen engine at full takeoff power

A four-year international programme led by Rolls-Royce and easyJet has demonstrated a modern aero engine running on 100% hydrogen at full takeoff power.

The milestone supports hydrogen’s potential role in future zero-carbon aviation, particularly as the industry evaluates alternatives beyond SAF for long-term emissions reduction.

Swansea University contributed critical materials testing through the HYEST programme, developing capabilities for cryogenic temperatures and high-pressure hydrogen environments.

These tests help validate how engine materials behave under the extreme conditions required for hydrogen-fuelled gas turbines.

The achievement does not make hydrogen-powered commercial aviation immediate, but it moves the technology from concept toward validated engine-system development.

🔗 Hydrogen aviation advances from research milestone to engineering validation: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-hydrogen-viable-aviation-fuel.html

Emirates begins construction of $5.1 billion MRO complex in Dubai SouthEmirates has started construction of a new $5.1 b...
08/06/2026

Emirates begins construction of $5.1 billion MRO complex in Dubai South

Emirates has started construction of a new $5.1 billion engineering facility in Dubai South, designed to become one of the world’s largest and most advanced MRO centres.

The complex will cover 1.1 million square metres and support simultaneous maintenance of up to 28 widebody aircraft, significantly expanding Emirates’ in-house technical capacity.

The facility will include large-scale maintenance hangars, two aircraft paint hangars, a landing gear workshop, logistics and storage areas, training facilities, and dedicated operations infrastructure.

For Emirates, the project strengthens control over maintenance, fleet reliability, and long-term operating efficiency as widebody demand continues to grow.

The scale of the investment also reinforces Dubai’s position as a major global aviation engineering and logistics hub.

🔗 MRO capacity becomes a strategic advantage in global airline operations: https://airwaybuzz.com/emirates-begins-construction-of-5-1-billion-mega-mro-facility-in-dubai-south/

DHL scales SAF use across global air cargo network as supply constraints remainDHL is expanding the use of sustainable a...
05/06/2026

DHL scales SAF use across global air cargo network as supply constraints remain

DHL is expanding the use of sustainable aviation fuel across its global air operations, treating SAF as an operating input rather than a future pilot project.

In 2025, DHL used 185 kilotons of SAF in its own air fleet, reaching a 10% SAF share and reducing emissions by approximately 775,000 tonnes of CO₂e across owned and subcontracted air operations.

The company now deploys SAF across 17 airports in Europe, Asia, and North America, including Leipzig, Amsterdam, London Heathrow, Singapore, Tokyo Narita, Los Angeles, and New York JFK.

The challenge remains scaling. SAF represented only 0.6% of global aviation fuel supply in 2025, making long-term offtake agreements and demand certainty critical to unlocking new production capacity.

DHL’s approach shows how logistics operators can help make SAF projects bankable by creating stable demand across multi-regional aviation networks.

🔗 SAF scaling moves from pilot projects to global operating models: https://www.dhl.com/global-en/delivered/responsibility/sustainable-aviation-fuel-low-carbon-flight.html

Cape Town leads Africa’s top airport ranking as service quality becomes a competitive factorCape Town International Airp...
04/06/2026

Cape Town leads Africa’s top airport ranking as service quality becomes a competitive factor

Cape Town International Airport has been ranked Africa’s leading airport in the latest Skytrax-based ranking, ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo, Durban King Shaka, Marrakech, and Casablanca.

South African and Moroccan airports dominate the top five, reflecting sustained investment in passenger experience, operational efficiency, and infrastructure quality.

The ranking also highlights the role of key hubs such as Addis Ababa, Kigali, Mauritius, Cairo, and Antananarivo, each supporting different parts of Africa’s aviation network, from tourism flows to regional and intercontinental connectivity.

As African aviation expands, airport competitiveness is increasingly shaped not only by location or traffic volume, but by service standards, processing efficiency, and the ability to support airline growth.

🔗 Airport service quality becomes part of Africa’s connectivity advantage: https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/top-10-airports-in-africa-leading-the-aviation-industry-photos/2hm5v1j

Côte d’Ivoire has approved a 25% reduction in passenger and security charges on ECOWAS regional flights, aligning with w...
03/06/2026

Côte d’Ivoire has approved a 25% reduction in passenger and security charges on ECOWAS regional flights, aligning with wider efforts to harmonise aviation taxes across West Africa.

The reform follows an ECOWAS directive aimed at reducing selected air transport taxes and lowering passenger-related charges across member states from 2026.

The measure is intended to reduce ticket prices, support passenger growth, and improve the competitiveness of Air Côte d’Ivoire and the country’s airports.

High taxes and charges remain one of the key structural barriers to intra-African air travel, often making regional flights disproportionately expensive relative to distance.

By moving early on implementation, Côte d’Ivoire positions itself among the first ECOWAS markets to translate regional aviation cost reform into national policy.

🔗 Aviation cost reform gains momentum in West Africa: https://www.ecofinagency.com/news/3004-55171-cote-d-ivoire-cuts-air-travel-charges-to-lower-fares-and-boost-regional-flights

IATA urges African governments to treat aviation as long-term economic infrastructureIATA has called on African governme...
01/06/2026

IATA urges African governments to treat aviation as long-term economic infrastructure

IATA has called on African governments to prioritise aviation as a strategic driver of economic development, regional integration, trade, and tourism.

The organisation highlights four key areas for policy action: safety, cost competitiveness, ease of doing business, and energy security.

Safety has improved, with Africa’s accident rate declining from 12.13 to 7.86 per million sectors between 2024 and 2025, but it remains above the global average of 1.32. IATA is calling for stronger implementation of ICAO standards, improved accident reporting, and wider use of global safety audits.

Cost remains another structural barrier. Taxes and charges in Africa are estimated to be around 15% higher than the global average, while blocked airline funds reached $774 million by the end of March 2026.

IATA also pointed to SAF and climate finance as long-term opportunities, with Sub-Saharan Africa potentially able to supply up to 106 million tonnes of SAF-suitable feedstock by 2050.

The message is clear: aviation growth in Africa depends not only on demand, but on policy ex*****on, cost reform, and investment conditions.

🔗 Policy ex*****on becomes central to Africa’s aviation competitiveness: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-04-29-01/

Namibia Airports Company is progressing plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, with preliminary cost estima...
29/05/2026

Namibia Airports Company is progressing plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, with preliminary cost estimates ranging from N$4 billion to N$5 billion.

The project remains at the feasibility stage and centres on the development of a new passenger terminal, with construction targeted for completion by 2030.

Passenger growth projections indicate that the current terminal could face congestion by 2029–2030, underscoring the need for additional capacity at Namibia’s main international gateway.

Hosea Kutako remains the country’s dominant airport, accounting for 78.4% of total passenger movement, ahead of Walvis Bay International and Eros Airport.

The expansion is positioned to support tourism growth, regional connectivity, and increased business travel as Namibia prepares for higher passenger and industrial activity.

🔗 Airport capacity planning becomes central to Namibia’s aviation growth: https://www.namibian.com.na/hosea-kutako-expansion-to-cost-up-to-n5-billion/

Ryanair warns high energy costs could intensify pressure on European airlinesRyanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that...
28/05/2026

Ryanair warns high energy costs could intensify pressure on European airlines

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that some European airlines could face bankruptcy if energy prices remain elevated and fuel supply uncertainty persists into the autumn.

The airline has suspended its full-year financial guidance due to market uncertainty, noting that summer fares remain flat despite strong passenger demand.

The core pressure is margin compression: operating costs are rising, but airlines may not be able to fully pass those increases on to consumers as inflation concerns affect spending behaviour.

The warning reflects a wider risk across Europe’s aviation market, where high fuel costs, cautious demand, and limited pricing power could place weaker carriers under growing financial strain.

🔗 Cost pressure returns as a key test for European airline resilience: https://airwaybuzz.com/ryanair-ceo-warns-of-possible-airline-bankruptcies-in-europe/

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