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The
Kenyan aviation industry has received a powerful boost following a
landmark regulatory decision that will significantly expand the
country's operational capacity in the skies. The Kenya
Civil Aviation Authority has granted air service licences to 38 aviation
operators, a move that reinforces Nairobi's position as a… read more
A
prominent Nigerian carrier has taken a decisive step towards
international expansion by gaining admission into one of aviation's most
important financial networks. United Nigeria Airlines now
holds membership in the International Air Transport Association
Clearing House, a development that positions the airline
to … read more
Angola's
national carrier is preparing to restore direct flights to Côte
d'Ivoire, marking a significant milestone in African
aviation and regional trade connectivity. The route, dormant since 2005,
will once again link Luanda with Abidjan, the bustling commercial hub
of francophone West Africa. This development carrie… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier is actively pursuing
new narrowbody aircraft as it prepares to
dramatically expand its footprint across the African continent and
beyond. Air Congo has identified the Boeing
B737-8 as a leading candidate to address its urgent
capacity requirements, … read more
The
Nigerian aviation sector has welcomed a new participant following the
official certification of Enugu Air by the
country's civil aviation regulator. The carrier has now received full
approval to commence scheduled commercial flights, marking an important
development for regional connectivity in West Africa's larges… read more
West
Africa's aviation sector has reached an important milestone with the
formalisation of a bilateral search and rescue agreement
between Nigeria and Ghana. The partnership establishes a
coordinated framework for responding to aircraft emergencies across the
shared airspace of both nations, signalling a renewed commit… read more
Air access study, a visa harmonisation pilot and cross-border product development advance the SADC Tourism Programme 2020–2030’s ambition to exceed global tourism growth by 2030
As Angola took centre stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat convened a stakeholder gath… read more
April
marks a transitional period across Southern Africa as
the region shifts from the rainy summer months into the cooler autumn
season. While malaria transmission typically begins declining compared
to peak levels recorded between January and March, travel professionals
must understand that the risk has not vanished.… read more
Africa's
aviation sector is experiencing a remarkable expansion,
with the continent now posting double-digit growth figures that outpace
most other regions worldwide. At the forefront of this aerial
renaissance stands Ethiopia, whose aviation market has expanded by an
impressive 31 percent, reaching approximately 17 mi… read more
The
rainbow nation made a powerful statement at ITB Berlin
2026, arriving at one of the world's most prestigious
travel trade gatherings with impressive momentum behind it. Fresh from
welcoming a historic 10.5 million international visitors
in 2025, the South African delegation used the early
March e… read more
Kenya Aviation Sector Surges as Regulator Approves 38 New Air Service Licences
United Nigeria Airlines Secures IATA Clearing House Membership Ahead of Global Push
TAAG Angola Airlines Revives Abidjan Connection After Two Decades
Air Congo Eyes Boeing 737-8 Fleet to Fuel Ambitious African Expansion
New Nigerian Carrier Enugu Air Secures Licence to Launch Scheduled Services
Nigeria and Ghana Strengthen Aviation Safety With Cross-Border Rescue Agreement
SADC reports concrete progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin
Ethiopia Leads Africa's Aviation Surge as Continent Posts Record Growth
South Africa Rides Record Tourism Wave to Strengthen European Trade Ties
