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Angola's aviation ambitions have
taken a bold leap forward, with TAAG Angola
Airlines officially deploying the state-of-the-art
Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flagship
Luanda to Lisbon service. The milestone marks the aircraft's first
commercial operation on the airline's European network, following form… read more
Morocco's
flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is once
again making headlines in the global aviation community, with
confirmation that a new Boeing 787-8
Dreamliner is set to join its long-haul fleet by the end
of July 2026. The aircraft, registered
CN-RHV, will become the 13th 787-8 i… read more
Nigeria has made a decisive
move to reshape the future of African aviation with the official launch
of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Programme, a landmark initiative designed to decarbonise
the country's aviation sector and position the nation at the forefront
of Africa's green aviation transition. For sub-Sahara… read more
Africa's
biggest football spectacle is already unlocking exciting new tourism
opportunities long before the first whistle is blown. Organisers of the
22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market have
announced ambitious plans to fuse the power of sport with the enormous
potential of tourism ahead of the highly anticipated … read more
Travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa need to take careful note of a
significant new health screening requirement introduced by South African
authorities. The Department of Health
confirmed on 17 July 2026 that all passengers arriving in South Africa
who have spent time in Uganda or the Democratic Repu… read more
One
of Cape Town's most photographed coastal landmarks is entering an
important new chapter. Visitors planning a trip to
Muizenberg Beach in the coming months will
notice fresh changes as construction advances into the next phase of the
broader beachfront transformation. The four remaining colourful beach
huts on the… read more
A significant new chapter in
Africa's aviation landscape is unfolding as Etihad
Airways and Nigeria's largest carrier, Air
Peace, formalise an interline agreement designed to widen
travel possibilities between the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria and a
broad sweep of West and Central African destinations.… read more
Bontebok National Park reopens in phases from 01
August 2026 following the widespread flood damage that
forced its closure in May. South African National Parks (SANParks) has
confirmed that the beloved Western Cape reserve will once again welcome
overnight visitors, campers and hiking enthusiasts, marking a positive
st… read more
Emirates
has once again raised the bar for onboard comfort, becoming the first
airline in the world to introduce the innovative U-Dream
headrest in its Economy Class cabins. This significant
investment promises to transform the long-haul experience for millions
of travellers, and it holds particular re… read more
Kenya's
travel industry is standing at one of the most defining moments in its
modern history. Across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and beyond, agencies are
evolving faster than ever, yet the pressure on their business models
has never been more intense. From the rapid rise of artificial
intelligence to tighter regulatory scrutiny, shrinkin… read more
TAAG Angola Launches Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Luanda–Lisbon Route, Redefining Africa–Europe Travel
Royal Air Maroc Welcomes 13th Boeing 787 as Fleet Expansion Accelerates Toward 2038 Vision
Nigeria Takes Bold Leap to Become Africa's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub With New Programme
Akwaaba 2026 to Unite Sports and Tourism Ahead of AFCON 2027 in East Africa
South Africa Introduces New Health Screening for Arrivals from Uganda and DRC Amid Ebola Alert
Muizenberg's Iconic Beach Huts to Be Rebuilt as Cape Town Fast-Tracks Coastal Upgrade
Etihad and Air Peace Seal Interline Deal Unlocking 20 African Destinations via Lagos and Accra
Bontebok National Park to reopen from 01 August 2026 after flood recovery
Emirates Elevates Economy Comfort with World-First U-Dream Headrest Roll-Out Across Fleet
Kenya's Travel Sector at a Crossroads: AI, Regulation and Margins Reshape the Next Decade
