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West
Africa's aviation landscape is preparing for another exciting
transformation, as the Government of
Liberia officially launches an international tender for
the comprehensive development and expansion of Roberts
International Airport in Monrovia. The project,
structured under a 25-year con… read more
Nigeria's aviation industry
continues to feel the weight of the recent industrial action, with
Air Peace now revealing the full scale of
the damage caused by the picketing of its operations. The airline has
disclosed losses exceeding ₦2 billion in a single
day, describing the disruption as unlawful, vi… read more
East
Africa's aviation technology landscape has just taken a bold new turn,
as Air Tanzania officially confirms its
decision to partner with Sabre Corporation
for a sweeping overhaul of its passenger service systems. Announced on
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, the agreement is
designed to … read more
Travellers moving between Malawi
and South Africa are set to enjoy greater flexibility and improved
scheduling options, as Malawi Airlines
prepares to launch an additional direct service between
Lilongwe and Johannesburg. The new flights
will take off from 24 August 2026, marking
ano… read more
Nigeria's
aviation industry is once again facing turbulent times as
Air Peace, the country's largest domestic
carrier, confirms significant disruptions to its flight operations
following an ongoing industrial action by major labour unions. The
situation is causing considerable inconvenience to travellers moving
throu… read more
Africa's largest airline group is
set for a period of steady leadership, as Ethiopian
Airlines has officially extended the tenure of its Group
Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew
Bekele, until August 2027.
The decision brings much-needed clarity after months of speculation
surround… read more
Cameroon's
national airline is once again at the centre of a heated debate about
its future, as the country's Chamber of Accounts (Chambre
des comptes) has recommended suspending a proposed bank
loan of 128 million US dollars intended to
expand the fleet of Camair-Co. The
reco… read more
A
significant shift is quietly unfolding in East Africa's aviation
technology landscape, and its ripple effects will be felt by travel
agents, tour operators and corporate travel managers across the
continent. Air Tanzania Company Limited has
officially selected Sabre to power both
its core P… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is preparing for a major technological leap forward, as
the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA) announces plans to make Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking
mandatory across all Nigerian airports before the end of the year. The
move is designed to elimi… read more
Southern
Africa's aviation scene is set for a fresh boost as
Malawi Airlines announces an ambitious new
direction aimed at giving passengers more choice, better comfort and
improved regional connectivity. Effective from 24 August
2026, the national carrier will introduce additional
flights on key rou… read more
Liberia Opens Bidding for Roberts International Airport Expansion Under 25-Year Concession Deal
Air Peace Suffers ₦2 Billion Loss From Union Picketing, Vows Legal Action Over Court Order Breach
Air Tanzania Picks Sabre to Modernise Passenger Systems and Embrace Next-Generation Retailing
Malawi Airlines Adds New Afternoon Lilongwe–Johannesburg Flights From 24 August 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Extends CEO Mesfin Tasew's Tenure to 2027, Steadying Africa's Aviation Giant
Cameroon Auditor Urges Halt to Camair-Co's \$128 Million Loan for New Aircraft Purchase
Air Tanzania Picks Sabre for PSS and NDC, Reshaping East African Airline Distribution
Nigeria to Roll Out RFID Baggage Tracking Across All Airports Before Year End
